Spiritual Wisdom

Law There is a medicine story that tells of Crow’s fascination with her own shadow. She kept looking at it, scratching it, pecking at it, until her shadow woke up and became alive. Then Crow’s shadow ate her. Crow is Dead Crow now. Dead Crow is the Left-Handed Guardian. If you look deeply into Crow’s eye, you will have found the gateway to the supernatural. Crow knows the unknowable mysteries of creation and is the keeper of all sacred law. Since Crow is the keeper of sacr

"Gossamer threads of life hold me, perched between Earth and Sky, weaving the web, dreaming the dream, through the two worlds I will fly. With you as my muse, Mother, I create the substance of dreams, allowing the artist within me to fashion my life with esteem. I mold the clay of experiences into a sacred Medicine Bowl, capturing the essence of living as it sings deep in my soul. Your secrets of creation, Mother, have taught me when to destroy the chains that have bound me,

Magic Throughout time, Raven has carried the medicine of magic. This has been true in many cultures across the planet. It is sacred, in the medicine way, to honor Raven as the bringer of magic. If the magic is bad medicine, the carrier may be honored out of fear rather than out of respect. Those who fear the Raven may do so because they have been dabbling in areas in which they had no knowledge, and a spell may have backfired on them. Rather than analyzing the dark side of so

I came to a startling discovery today. I had seen glimpses of it previously but dismissed it as not possible, yet here we are. Growing up anything metaphysical, or spiritual, or otherworldly was taboo. Now-a-days not so much it's everywhere you look. But that's the point. When something needs healing within us it persists growing in intensity each time until we acknowledge it. I've had the persistent thought lately that "People should not mess with things they don't understan

Keeper of tomorrow's dreams, mother of the star-filled night, show me how to live my truth and bring my dreams to light. Teach me how to use my will, living the truth I find within, discovering all the parts of me where light and shadow blend. Let me sing the song of future with concern for what will be, upholding all of nature's laws for creatures, stones, and trees. Mother, I see you in the sunset and I hear you in the rain. you teach me inner knowing through your heart's s

Joy Hummingbird is associated with the Ghost Shirt religion, which taught that a certain dance done properly would bring about the return of the animals, and that white people would disappear. Once again the Original People would know the joy of the old ways. In Mayan teachings, Hummingbird is connected to the Black Sun and the Fifth World. Hummingbirds can give us medicine to solve the riddle of the contradiction of duality. The song of Hummingbird awakens the medicine flo

Stealth Weasel has an incredible amount of energy and ingenuity, yet it is a difficult power totem to have. It is not without significance that ermine or weasel pelt is worn by royalty. Weasel ears hear what is really being said. This is a great ability. Weasel eyes see beneath the surface of a situation to know the many ramifications of an event. This too is a rare gift. The chiefs sent Weasel to the enemy camp to smoke them for power. "What are the medicines of the enemy?"

Ik’, or Iq’ in K’iche’ Maya, represents the wind and the air in all of its forms, from warm tropical breezes to ocean zephyrs, from crackling lightning and thunder to fierce howling hurricanes. This is the wind that sweeps clean the heart and psyche, the body and the mind. This is the breath of life that heals all negative energy and illness, be it of a physical or psychological nature, but especially if the problem stems from anger or rage. It’s the energy of words and commu

Leadership Mountain Lion can be a very difficult power totem for you to have, because it places you in a position to be a target for the problems of others. You could be blamed for things going wrong, or for always taking charge when others cannot. You could become the perfect justification for the insecurities of others. Mountain Lion medicine involves lessons on the use of power in leadership. It is the ability to lead without insisting that others follow. It is the unders

A sign of harmony, balance, and equilibrium, Muluc, or Toj in K'iche' Maya, embodies not only the power, freedom, and inner peace that these states of grace carry, but also all of the struggles and challenges we go through to achieve and maintain them in our lives. It is, in a word, the sign of karma, the sign of payment and the energy of the law of action and reaction that the concept of karma carries. A potent and highly charged sign, Muluc packs a powerful swell of energie

Cib, or Ajmaq in K'iche' Maya, represents the wisdom and the souls of our ancestors, of the ancients that came before us, both in our own bloodline and in the human family now inhabiting the Earth. The energy of Cib embodies our connection to the long history of life through evolution, through the millions of years that have elapsed and blessed our planet with the diversity of life we see today, and the sanctity of consciousness, free will and love. Cib also represents forg

Mother, sing me a song that will ease my pain, mend broken bones, bring wholeness again. Catch my babies when they are born, sing my death song, teach me how to mourn. Show me the Medicine of the healing herbs, the value of spirit, the way I can serve. Mother, heal my heart so that I can see the gifts of yours that can live through me. She Who Heals is the Clan Mother of the Eighth Moon Cycle in August and is the Guardian of “SERVING THE TRUTH.” She serves the Children of Ea

Akb’al, or Aq’ab’al in K’iche’ Maya, symbolizes both darkness and dawn, those magical times of the day when Night cedes to Day and Day gives way to Night. These are periods of transition, of grace, of potential - and polarity, which Akb’al naturally embodies. It is light and dark, heat and cold, opposing sides and opposite energies. Akb’al embodies the essence of the love between a man and a woman, of marriage, romance and all matters of physical, spiritual, and emotional lov

Oc, or Tz’i in K’iche’ Maya, represents spiritual and material law and authority, justice and legality, and those who govern, determine, and enforce the law, such as lawmakers, lawyers, judges and magistrates, the police and other related professions. It also signifies fidelity, vengeance, order, accuracy, and precision. Oc is the nagual of sexuality and guides us to avoid the Wuqub’ Qak’ix, the seven sins of ambition, pride, envy, lies, crime, ignorance, and ingratitude. The

Generous Protector Raccoon carries the medicine of the protector of the underdog and provider for the young, infirm, and elderly. Often called "little bandit" by southern tribes, this Robin Hood of the animal kingdom teaches us about generosity and caring for others. When Raccoon comes your way, you are being asked to contact your inner warrior, to become a protector and generous provider for those in need. Raccoon medicine people have the uncanny ability to assist others wit

Trickster There are thousands of myths and stories about Coyote, the great trickster. Many Native cultures call Coyote the "Medicine Dog." You can be sure that some kind of medicine is on its way - and it may or may not be to your liking. Whatever the medicine is, good or bad, you can be sure it will make you laugh, maybe even painfully. You can be sure that Coyote will teach you a lesson about yourself. Coyote has many magical powers, but they do not always work in his favo

"Mother, show me how to love beyond my human fear, teach me all the joys of life behind the veil of tears. Let me find the pleasure of a lover's gentle hands, let me know the wisdom of respect without demands. Oh, Keeper of Forgiveness, teach me how to see beyond the petty judgments, supporting human dignity. I will learn your Medicine Of Mother, lover, friend, teaching others how to love and broken hearts to mend." LOVES ALL THINGS is the Clan Mother of the Seventh Moon Cyc

Caban, or No’j in K’iche’ Maya, represents intelligence, ideas, wisdom, knowledge, and memory. It signifies dignity and honor, patience, prudence, and sublime, unconditional love; and also represents education, counseling, advising, meeting, and related activities. The nagual of intelligence, Caban invigorates the intellect and enriches the eternal quest for enlightenment. Just as time turns choice grapes into fine wine, so Caban turns knowledge and experience into wisdom. It

Action When time was just beginning and the "Tribe of Man" was small, Antelope saw that the two-leggeds were naked, hungry, and in danger of extinction. The Ancestors would soon vanish from Mother Earth if action were not taken. Antelope took action and came into the camp, calling all the two-leggeds together for Council. "Great Mystery sent me to teach you a lesson. The lesson is to do. You have no need to be fearful if you know what to do and then you do it," Antelope sai

The symbol of the sacred Ceiba tree, Kan, or K’at in K’iche’ Maya, represents the magic of germination and growth, in the form of new offspring, new crops, and the expansion of future generations. At times called Seed, Kan is considered by some Maya to control the sexual force in the body, and as such, it embodies the power of gender. Within its vast body of meaning, it also signifies the Net, in all of the diversity of senses of the word: a fisherman’s net, a woven net for f