[My] Life in Wisconsin

The Qualities of the Medicine Wheel


Native American Horoscope
       When you look at the Qualities of the Medicine Wheel you will notice dates and an animal names.
For simplicity sake, you can pick the date you were born and learn more about the animal and the Characteristics of that area on the Medicine Wheel.

Remember, that in each quadrant of the Medicine Wheel we learn things about ourselves.
We are always changing and may take on other attitudes of another area.
We are never really totally one certain trait all the time.
We may have the general qualities of one animal, however, we can take on the heir of others in order to learn more about ourselves. That is the spiraling beauty of the Medicine Wheel
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Native American Horoscope
   When you look at the Qualities of the Medicine Wheel you will notice dates and an animal names. For simplicity sake, you can pick the date you were born and learn more about the animal and the Characteristics of that area on the Medicine Wheel.Remember, that in each quadrant of the Medicine Wheel we learn things about ourselves. We are always changing and may take on other attitudes of another area. We are never really totally one certain trait all the time. We may have the general qualities of one animal, however, we can take on the heir of others in order to learn more about ourselves. That is the spiraling beauty of the Medicine Wheel


Otter
1/20-2/18
The Otter has a sense of playfulness and a strong sense of family. This type of person is friendly, playful, bold, and good at mimicking others. Otter people have to have cleanliness and order to feel comfortable in life. Otters represent curiosity and the feminine aspects of creation, imagination, joy and love. They are service oriented and are great organizers. Often they are directed to the benefit of the Earth and its inhabitants. Take care to avoid being self-centered as this could lead to being made miserable and morose. Otter people are also broad minded and will try almost anything. They can be unpredictable and rather eccentric. Emotions affect them but rarely run deep. Self assured and reliant, they find it difficult to conform to rules and regulations. Otters are artistic, humane and dynamic.


Wolf
2/19-3/20
Wolf people are usually teachers and guide others. They often surprise others with the subtleties of truth. Wolf is cunning, sensitive, intuitive. Emotions must run freely. Permanent relationships give a meaning to life. One hunts for underlying meanings of everything around them.Wolf also tends to be very ritualistic in day to day activities. They are able to discern attitudes, feelings and intentions of others, however well hidden they appear to be. Wolf people feel vulnerable when emotions are unbalanced. Their "prey" is philosophy, religion and mysticism. Compassionate and warm they absorb everything like sponges. Decisions are made by feelings instead of logic. Freedom is needed for wolf people. They put their heart into any endeavor on any level and it becomes a part of them which tends to make them sensitive to criticism


Falcon
3/21-4/19
Falcons are hunters of new ideas and experiences. Fearless travelers that go after things the want, whether it be a new experience, venture or idea. They have high ideals and can lack patience and concentration. Persistence needs to be developed. Falcons have strong and powerful talons, whereas people have the capacity to rip or shred others by mere words. Balance of words of the mind and the feelings of the heart needs to be exercised. The have high ideals and are great starters but not finishers. They move quickly away from something after they get the fullest benefits from it. Restless and energetic they are designed for action. Optimistic and determined, they need to learn to rise above adversity. Their imagination exaggerates ides and are often good motivators. They speak their minds which may be deemed as tactless. Falcons are in the present, the past can be easily discarded.
 

Beaver
4/20-5/20
Beaver transforms the environment for their own comfort. They are hard workers, adaptable, creative. Their patience and perseverance allows them to accomplish much. Beavers are quick learners, make stability by holding onto the environment thus they become the mast of their own lives. Beavers tend to act on dreams to make them a reality. They are always busy with work and home, which gives them security. Stability is important for Beaver people. Reliable, methodical, and  good manual dexterity. Beavers love beauty in arts, crafts and clothes - thus they have taste. They can be irritable and high strung if peace and harmony are lacking. They are generally orthodox about philosophy and religion. Risk taking is unlikely. Beaver people can be lazy and self indulgent but very practical, patient and persistent. Their world is of physical sensations and pleasures.


Deer
5/21-6/20
Deer people blend well with the environment. They are sensitive to sounds and movement and are quite intuitive, understanding and compassionate. They have the ability to see things at a distance. Deer people are connected with higher forms of inner thoughts and perceptions which are quite accurate. They are alert and fast moving, especially in moodiness. Thoughts race through their minds and they feel the need to express themselves - often times interrupting conversations. Deer people are beautiful but can discern the deeper beauty in people, places and things. They have the ability to draw the best attributes out of people. Organization is a quality that deer people need to learn. Bubbly and expressive, they thrive on change. Full of fun and charm, but can be sarcastic as well. Deer have good communications skills - they love to talk but may listen too little.


Woodpecker
6/21-7/21
Woodpeckers have a hard time letting go of relationships and situations of the heart which is one of the most difficult experiences for people to learn. This also coincides with strong paternal/maternal instincts These people require a comfortable and harmonious home in which their lives are centered. Sometimes Woodpeckers can become bitter if unable to share the home with someone. They need to serve their devotions to feel complete in their energy. Woodpeckers drum a beat while perched on a tree. This emphasizes that you must find your own rhythm in life. Those who get to know woodpecker people feel warm and cared for, thus making strong bonds. To the outside world they  may appear to be hard and cold. Woodpecker people have high emotions and will often play upon sympathy. These sensitive and imaginative people can be unforgiving and moody but are protective and tender.


Salmon
7/22-8/21
Salmon people have wisdom and strength of purpose. They are usually blessed with longevity and old age. Through friction and disturbances they still move gracefully. Resisting changes causes emotional upsets, so a lesson to attain mastery of the emotions is needed. Salmon people have great determination, energy and enthusiasm to see tasks to the end, much like the salmon on the spawning journey. Sometimes arrogant, their warmth wins them over. They are bold and uncompromising in their views, which makes them very convincing. Tough on the exterior, inward they are tender hearted and can be easily hurt. These dramatic people often inflate problems out of proportion. Judgements are not always sound in decision making. Salmon people are extremely generous, creative, trusting and proud. They anchor and find security at home. Quiet meditation will help find balance you need.


Bear
8/22-9/21
Brown Bear people are self reliant and much prefers the familiar surroundings including a calm emotional level. They usually are compassionate healers because the feelings run so deep. Bear's imagination runs often to see things more clearly. The Bear connects to the unconscious and subconscious ideals of life. They are very adaptable to life's situations and can handle stress effectively. They have an innate ability to fix things, material and emotional. Hardworking and careful, bears easily lose sight of main issues so they must break down tasks into smaller ones for accomplishment. Bear people struggle with self expression with tendencies of becoming pushovers in relationships. Bear's tough side however makes them independent in business ventures. They are very dependable and hard working after getting past other's expectations. Their good nature is wonderfully apparent.


Crow
9/22-10/22
Crow people are not loners. They feel secure with other people and work best in groups. Crow people are not loners. They feel secure with other people and work best in groups. Crows have a strong sense of loyalty and have the ability to turn thoughts into reality. Confidences and trusts are kept with Crow people. Taking time to look within and gain inner strength helps make those important decisions without hesitation. Crows may have the appearance of not having courage and strength, but discerns quite well situations that may be dangerous. Masters of alchemy, crows can transform desires into reality. Crows often have difficulty in making choices, however, when those choices are made they act with vigilance. Talkative and good natured they love and thrive on new experiences. Cheerful and fun, yet annoying and bothersome. Crow people may have a two-sided work ethic: workaholic and lazy. Easy going crows love groups and come alive in social settings. Their excellent negotiating skills is marked by their balance for justice. These people can be indecisive and gullible also romantic and easy going. Crow people need to balance the mind with the emotions.


Snake
10/23-11/22
Snake has the power of transformation and renewal. They are sensitive to situations and can smell trouble. When changes need to be made in their life they do adapt by donning a new attitude, likened to shedding the old skin. Snake people may need to learn to keep their tough exterior outwards since they are open and friendly to everyone. This is a tough lesson to learn. Snake people act in inopportune moments, often causing stress and anxiety. The art of timing needs to be learned. They have a disturbing way of seeing right through you. Slow to anger, they can strike when provoked. Snake people need to balance the wounding with healing aspect of their being. They are noted for their magnetic personalities and a behavior for opposites: impulsive/rational, patient/intolerant, spiritual/materialistic. Snakes move slowly in endeavors but speed up when needed and tend to make a lot progress when there are obstacles surrounding them.


Owl
11/23-12/21
Owl people conduct themselves proudly. They have good insight to what they set their minds on. Owl people feel drawn to "secret" realms of thought so they need to be kept grounded in reality. Often they can be withdrawn seeming to be reclusive in nature. Owls see things prior to the true illumination of ideas, thoughts and feelings. They also have excellent hearing and can discern what is or is not being said. Owl is associated with hidden wisdom. Keen eyes and strong wings, they silently move in life. Fun-loving and jovial, owls are independent and outgoing. They cannot be confined in mind or spirit. They express what they feel with a seemingly harsh attitude. Self-centered in nature, they would rather talk about subjects that interest them. Adventurous and explorative, they like making their mark on life but are rarely satisfied. Owls need to focus on one clear goal, since they tend to scatter their energies, for they possess the will and determination to achieve it.


Goose
12/22-1/19
Goose people have imaginative minds to set out on new frontiers. They are often perfectionists with a high enthusiasm for life. Goose finds frustration when dreams are not realized immediately. Patience needs to be learned to attain the goals that are desired. Goose people have made imprints  early in their life that needs to be nurtured whether those imprints are good or bad. The impossible becomes manifest for Goose. They have a wonderful sense of teaching others. Ambitious and resourceful, they can tap into their inner strength to attain desires. Goose people are aloof creatures and tend to take things too seriously. Stress and anxiety results. Pessimism and depression sets in when they are not understood, which could lead to destructive to behaviors. Usually Goose has &many connections with people, however, only calling a few friends. They have a tendency to regard nature above humans. They are persistent and ambitious along with demanding and selfish. Goose people exude a tough outer appearance but deep down they have good hearts. Balancing the range of traits is a welcome challenge to Goose people, and much needed.