The Animal Totem; Falcon, a bird of prey, is as elegant as he is powerful. He is an excellent flier who catches his prey by nose-diving from great heights. His eyes express self-assurance, pride and wisdom. Falcon has a curved beak and sharp talons which, when combined with his incredible speed and keen eyesight, make him an excellent hunter. Falcon symbolizes freedom and independence--the very reason it is so difficult to tame him.
The Element; Falcon has been assigned the element fire, the element that stands for warmth, spirit, courage, and honesty. The influence of fire makes for an energetic and enthusiastic personality with strong emotions, spontaneity, and vitality. In other words, people born under the sign of Falcon are always ready to go and eager to game for adventure.
The Clan; Falcon belongs to the Hawk clan. Members of this clan are the thinkers and heroes. In other words, they are individuals who are self-assured and who want to inspire, convince, and move people. They want to lead. They are pioneers who blaze trails for others to follow. Motivated and inspired by a fire burning within, members of the Hawk clan are courageous and bold, and they never think small.
The Wind; March 21 to April 19 is the time when the wind blows from the East, bringing spring and the promise of rebirth. The East is also where the Sun rises every day. The East Wind also symbolizes partings and new beginnings, typical for Falcon people. In nature new life awakens; for Falcon, new projects and ideas are created.
Falcon Character; People born under the sign of the Falcon are observant. However, given their temperament, they often lose sight of the big picture. They are always ready to rev up their engines. They focus quickly and spontaneously on a goal, sometimes overshooting their target. But who cares? Those who can catch themselves quickly can also just as quickly start over many times without much effort. In the end, everything works out. Confidence and drive, after all, are what count, and we can readily admire Falcon's vitality and enthusiam.
Falcons love the excitement and tension of the moment; they do not make lengthy plans or devise complicated strategies. Rather, they are spontaneous and uncomplicated. Falcons know what they want and how to get it, even if their fiery temperament leads them into impulsive and exuberant action. But they are open, direct, and honest. Thanks to their down-to-earth charm, they are very endearing people. Count yourself lucky if you have Falcon as a friend. Those who make an enemy of him have only themselves to blame.
On the negative side, Falcons may fight merely for the sake of fighting. Also not to be ovrlooked is their tendency at times to be egotistical and inconsiderate. Falcons need to learn to compromise and to accept the opinion of others.