Solar Birth Totem

A birth totem is similar to an astrological sign of the zodiac. Your birth totem can tell you many things about your personality, your attitudes, your abilities and your short comings. These totems are often referred to as Solar totems because they encompass many aspects of the "solar" system. From seasonal relationships to moon phases.

But a birth totem is not the same thing as a spiritual totem or having a particular animal as a spirit guide. Those relationships are purely spiritual in nature. The animal acts as a teacher along your path specifically for spiritual understanding and growth.

As a birth totem, these aspects of the "birthing sign" are much more than just spiritual symbolism set along the road to help us understand a certain situation in our life. These aspects tell us about who we are, why we probably look at things in a certain way and react to situations or people using particular responses.

We are more in tune with the characteristics of these aspects, almost as if we mirror of those traits and qualities. We can therefore use their strengths to help us over come our weaknesses.

The following is a brief listing of the Solar Birth Totems.

March 21 - April 19    Birth and animal totem: Red Hawk Moon: Budding Trees Moon Season Aspect: The Awakening Time Wind Relation: East Winds Directional Relation: North-East Element Relation: Fire Elemental clan: Hawk Clan Plant totem: Dandelion Mineral totem: Opal Polarity with: Falcon Color Aspect: Yellow/Green Musical vibration: C Sharp Personality: Active. Spiritual energy ¹: Feminine energies Emotions: Quickly aroused Positive traits: Pioneering spirit Negative traits: Impatient, selfish and often times egotistical. Compatibilities: Salmon and Owls Conscious Desire: To lead, manage head the adventure. Subconscious desire: Learning through experience. Spiritual Path: Expanding the individual through discernment Strengths: Persistence and patience with others Weakness: Conceit and intolerance.

April 20 - May 20    Birth and animal totem: Beaver Moon: Frogs Return Moon Season Aspect: The Growing Time Wind Relation: East Winds Directional Relation: East Element Relation: Earth with Fire Elemental clan: Turtle Clan Plant totem: Wild clover Mineral totem: Bloodstone Polarity with: Snake Color Aspect: Yellow Musical vibration: D Sharp Personality: Resourceful and methodical Spiritual energy: Masculine energies Emotions: High strung Positive traits: Persistent and often strong-willed. Negative traits: Inflexible, possessive and often times self involved Compatibilities: Woodpeckers, Brown Bears and Geese Conscious Desire: Security through abundance Subconscious desire: Freedom from attachments Spiritual Path: To discover that which has lasting value Strengths: Accepting change, compassion, inner security and confidence Weakness: Possessiveness and inflexibility

May 21 - June 20    Birth and animal totem: Deer Moon: Corn Planting Moon Season Aspect: The Flowering Time Wind Relation: East Winds Directional Relation: South-east Element Relation: Air with fire Elemental clan: Butterfly Clan Plant totem: Lily of the Valley Mineral totem: Agate Polarity with: Owl Color Aspect: Green Musical vibration: E natural Personality: Talkative, congenial, moody. Spiritual energy: Feminine energies Emotions: Sensitive Positive traits: Friendly, intellectual and quick witted Negative traits: Restless, yet insecure Compatibilities: Crows and otters Conscious Desire: Bridging gaps Subconscious desire: Mastery of the mind Spiritual Path: Sharing what one has learned or experienced for growth Strengths: Persistence and concentration Weakness: Moodiness, "day dreaming"

June 21 - July 21    Birth and animal totem: Woodpecker {Flicker} Moon: Strong Sun Moon Season Aspect: Long Days Time Wind Relation: South winds Directional Relation: South-south-east Element Relation: Water Elemental clan: Frog Clan Plant totem: Wild rose Mineral totem: Rose quartz Polarity with: Goose Color Aspect: Rose Musical vibration: F natural Personality: Emotional, vulnerable but protective Spiritual energy: Masculine energy Emotions: Protective, wanting to protect Positive traits: Tender and sympathetic. Negative traits: Moody, often unforgiving Compatibilities: Snakes, Wolves, Beavers Conscious Desire: Emotional stability Subconscious desire: Accomplishment Spiritual Path: Fitting in with the greater good Strengths: Resourcefulness, self acceptance and forgiveness. Weakness: Self-pity, Envy and relying to heavily on others.

July 22 - August 21    Birth and animal totem: Salmon Moon: Ripe Berries Moon Season Aspect: The Ripening Time Wind Relation: South winds Directional Relation: South Element Relation: Water Elemental clan: Fish Clan Plant totem: Raspberry Mineral totem: Carnelian Polarity with: Otter Color Aspect: Blue Musical vibration: F sharp Personality: Confident and energetic Spiritual energy: Feminine energies Emotions: Passionate & intense Positive traits: Generous and Creative Negative traits: Controlling, often arrogant and intolerant Compatibilities: Owl and Falcon Conscious Desire: To rule Subconscious desire: Emotional balance Spiritual Path: To find the underlying purpose of life Strengths: Tolerance, humbleness and letting go Weakness: Egotistical behavior and Controlling nature

August 22 - September 21    Birth and animal totem: Bear {Brown Bear} Moon: Harvest Moon Season Aspect: Harvesting Time Wind Relation: South winds Directional Relation: South-south-west Element Relation: Earth Elemental clan: Turtle Clan Plant totem: Violets Mineral totem: Topaz Polarity with: Wolf Color Aspect: Brown Musical vibration: G natural Personality: Practical and industrious Spiritual energy: Masculine energies Emotions: Warm and thought out Positive traits: Detailed, humble, trustworthy Negative traits: Finicky, judgmental and often times hypocritical Compatibilities: Geese and Beavers Conscious Desire: Reaching forth, aiming high Subconscious desire: Attaining pure wisdom and truth Spiritual Path: Understanding it all Strengths: Optimism, tolerance and self acceptance Weakness: Fault finding, pessimism and putting things off

September 22 - October 22    Birth and animal totem: Raven {Crow} Moon: Ducks Flying Moon Season Aspect: Falling Leaves Time Wind Relation: West winds Directional Relation: South-west Element Relation: Air Elemental clan: Butterfly Clan Plant totem: Ivy Mineral totem: Azurite Polarity with: Falcon Color Aspect: Blue Musical vibration: A natural Personality: Tolerant and friendly Spiritual energy: Feminine energies Emotions: Sensitive Positive traits: Diplomatic, often romantic and overly optimistic Negative traits: Gullible, indecisive and often holds a grudge Compatibilities: Otter and Deer Conscious Desire: Partnership Subconscious desire: Balance and harmony Spiritual Path: Peace and balance Strengths: Caution, making decisions and letting go Weakness: Taking sides, indecision and trusting to much

October 23 - November 21    Birth and animal totem: Snake Moon: Cold Winds Moon Season Aspect: The Frosting Time Wind Relation: West Winds Directional Relation: West Element Relation: Water Elemental clan: Frog Clan Plant totem: Mums Mineral totem: Amethyst Polarity with: Beaver Color Aspect: Lavender Musical vibration: B natural Personality: Impulsive, ambitious Spiritual energy: Masculine energy Emotions: Hidden, keeping things inside Positive traits: Discerning and imaginative Negative traits: Stubborn, mistrustful, often stubborn Compatibilities: Woodpeckers and wolves Conscious Desire: Acceptance Subconscious desire: Spiritual balance Spiritual Path: Expressing inner intuition Strengths: Creativity, ability to change and sensitive to others Weakness: Egotistical, often aloof and distant

November 22 - December 21    Birth and animal totem: Elk Moon: Snowy Moon Season Aspect: Starry Night Moon Wind Relation: West winds Directional Relation: North-west Element Relation: Fire Elemental clan: Hawk Clan Plant totem: Poinsettia Mineral totem: Obsidian Polarity with: Deer Color Aspect: Gold Musical vibration: C sharp Personality: Laugh-hearty, loving and independent Spiritual energy: Feminine energy Emotions: Caring Positive traits: Adaptable, trustworthy Negative traits: Restless and loud Compatibilities: Falcons and Salmon Conscious Desire: To understand the spirit and the human nature Subconscious desire: Applying the spiritual to the physical to bring about healing Spiritual Path: Spiritual evolution Strengths: Optimistic, happy and focused Weakness: Often exaggerates, and is concerned with "status"

December 22 - January 19    Birth and animal totem: Snow Goose Moon: New Moon Season Aspect: The Renewal Time Wind Relation: North wind Directional Relation: North-north-west Element Relation: Earth Elemental clan: Turtle Clan Plant totem: Bramble Mineral totem: Peridot Polarity with: Woodpecker Color Aspect: White Musical vibration: D sharp Personality: Reliable, high standards of self Spiritual energy: Masculine energy Emotions: Self concerned Positive traits: Ambitious, never gives up Negative traits: Rigid, driven, often too focused on succeeding Compatibilities: Beavers, Bears and Crows Conscious Desire: To succeed Subconscious desire: To rest and rejuvenate Spiritual Path: To learn patience and the flow of life Strengths: Sociable, well spoken Weakness: Self-doubt, can't see the forest for the trees.

January 20 - February 18    Birth and animal totem: Otter Moon: Cleansing Moon Season Aspect: The Cleansing Time Wind Relation: North Winds Directional Relation: North Element Relation: Air Elemental clan: Butterfly clan Plant totem: Fern Mineral totem: Turquoise Polarity with: Salmon Color Aspect: Silver Musical vibration: E natural Personality: Sociable, talkative and independent Spiritual energy: Masculine energy Emotions: Creative, unconventional Positive traits: Inventive, soothing and very perceptive Negative traits: Nosy, unpredictable, often times too blunt Compatibilities: Crows, Falcons and Deer Conscious Desire: To gain knowledge Subconscious desire: To attain wisdom Spiritual Path: Applying spiritual knowledge to daily life Strengths: Tolerance, courage, is often an original thinker Weakness: Considered to be rebellious, and often times eccentric.

February 19 - March 20 Earth influence: The Blustery Winds Time Influencing wind: The North Winds Influencing direction: North-north-east Predominant elements: Water with Air Elemental clan: Frog (Water) clan. Birth and animal totem: Wolf Plant totem: Plantain Mineral totem: Jade Polarity totem: Brown Bear Affinity color: Blue/Green Musical vibration: F sharp Personality: Compassionate, Benevolent, Generous, Artistic and Gentle. Spiritual alchemy: Yin predominates. Starting totems: Wolf, Buffalo, Frog, Plantain, Jade and Brown Bear. Feelings: Deep Intention: Understanding Nature: Trusting Positive traits: Sympathetic, Adaptable, Impressionable and Sensitive. Negative traits: Impractical, vague, timid, indecisive. Sex-drive: Tender Compatibilities: Woodpeckers, Brown Bears and snakes. Conscious aim: Freedom Subconscious desire: Identity Life-path: Love Must cultivate: Intuition, Creativity and Understanding. Must avoid: Timidity, Indolence and Impracticality.