The Wakan Circle

Important Announcement

The MSN Groups service will close in February 2009. You can move your group to Multiply, MSN’s partner for online groups. Learn More

And still another White Buffalo.... this just in.

On behalf of the O'Rourke Family, I am honored to be allowed to announce the birth of another sacred white buffalo calf. Born on the Double E Buffalo Ranch in Vanderbilt Michigan on August 7, 2001, this female calf is now healthy and strong and already beginning the color changes as foretold in the Lakota, Dakota, Nakota Sioux prophecies and the stories of many Native American Nations.

Incredibly, this is the 9th white buffalo calf born since Miracle was born in August of 1994 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Keeper of the Original Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe, sent these words to me about this wonderful new calf yesterday.....

White Buffalo Calf Woman's spirit would make her presence known - a sign of great changes signifying the Crossroads. I never dreamed I would live to witness this momentous time. Eight other white buffalo have since stood upon Mother Earth. White Buffalo Calf Woman's spirit has announced her message of support in this time of great danger, and she continues to announce the message in the birth of each White Buffalo--each one of them a Sign, each one a fulfillment of ancient Prophecy as well as a new Prophecy for our times.

Pictures of this beautiful calf can currently be seen at the following temporary webpage..... http://www.homestead.com/orourkewhitecalf/index.html

The O'Rourke family is awed by this gift to them and clearly recognize the spiritual importance this holds for many people of many traditions. Certainly, in these days of crisis, this brings a ray of hope to all of us for the future of our world and harmony amongst humanity.

The O'Rourke Family would also like me to let you know that you are welcome to visit the new calf free of charge during Ranch Business Hours of 10:00am to 5:00pm, Tuesday Through Saturday. If your visit can only be at another time, please call ahead for an appointment. After remaining for the traditional four days, any prayer and ceremonial items left at the fence will be moved to a safe place nearby on the Ranch.

Visitors are, however, asked to allow plenty of time to see the calf. She is with the herd on 120 acres of open, hilly range and the grazing pattern is such that she's not always readily accessible to see. Additionally, due to the ranch being located in northern Michigan, inclement weather can often be a factor in viewing.

More information about the Ranch can be found at their website, http://www.doubleebuffaloranch.com/

Miracle, the Sacred White Female Buffalo Calf, was born on the farm of Dave, Valerie, and Corey Heider near Janesville, Wisconsin during the morning of August 20, 1994. Not an albino, she was considered to be the first white buffalo calf born since 1933. Furthermore, she was extremely important to the religious beliefs of many American Indian and Canadian First Nations tribes.

The Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota Nations (known collectively as the Sioux) were considered Miracle's primary spiritual guardians and she played a pivotal role in the fulfillment of their most revered prophecies. However, her place in the prophecies and beliefs of many tribes made her a highly sacred symbol to many of the American Indian Nations across the continent. She was seen by a vast number of people as a symbol of hope and renewal for humanity and for harmony between all peoples, all races, in our world today.

Although not American Indian, the Heider family came to view Miracle as a special gift which belonged to the hearts of all people. Commercialization was not allowed. They opened their farm to visitors free of charge seven days a week so that people could visit Miracle at the pasture fence. For safety reasons, visitors were not allowed into the pasture. Miracle was, after all, a wild buffalo as are the rest of the buffalo on the farm. Many people came to offer prayers in her presence, some came simply out of curiosity. Whatever their reason for visiting Miracle and this simple farm, thousands came and few people left unaffected by their time there.

Visitors are still welcome to come pray and/or pay their respects at Miracle's grave on the Heider Farm. See the Visitor Information link below for details on visiting.

It is the Heiders' hope that this website will help to bring understanding and answer many of the questions people have had about Miracle. For those unable to visit Miracle, much of her life can be seen here.

Mitakuye Oyasin.... We Are All Related in the Sacred Hoop of Life.

Aho! May It Ever Be So.

Important Announcement The MSN Groups service will close in February 2009. You can move your group to Multiply, MSN’s partner for online groups. Learn More
The Wakan Circle	[email protected]