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

~Falcon~

Earth influence: The Awakening Time.
Influencing wind: The East Winds.
Totem: Eagle.
Direction: North-east.
Predominant element: Fire.
Elemental clan: Hawk (Fire) Clan.
Function: to initiate.
Birth and animal totem: Falcon.
Plant totem: Dandelion.
Mineral totem: Opal.
Polarity totem: Crow.
Affinity color: Yellow/green.
Musical vibration: C sharp.
Personality: Active. Forceful. Impetuous.
Feelings: Quickly aroused.
Intention: Activity - new beginnings.
Nature: Impulsive.
Positive traits: Enterprising. Pioneering. Adventurous. Affable.
Negative traits: Selfish. Egotistical. Impatient. Ostentatious.
Sex-drive: Easily aroused. Quick, fiery and passionate.
Compatibilities: Salmon and Owls.
Conscious aim: To initiate and lead.
Subconscious desire: Knowledge through personal experience.
Life-path: Establishment of individuality through discernment.
I Ching trigram: Ch'ien. Heaven. Success through effort.
Spiritual alchemy: Yang predominates.
Must cultivate: Patience. Persistence. Compassion.
Must avoid: Vanity. Conceit. Intolerance.
Starting totems: Falcon. Eagle. Hawk. Dandelion. Opal. Crow.

April 20 - May 20

~Beaver~

Earth influence: The Growing Time.
Influencing wind: The East Winds.
Totem: Eagle. Direction: East.
Predominant element: Earth with Fire.
Elemental clan: Turtle (Earth) Clan.
Function: to consolidate.
Birth and animal totem: Beaver.
Plant totem: Wild Clover
Mineral totem: Jasper bloodstone.
Polarity totem: Snake.
Affinity color: Yellow.
Musical vibration: D sharp.
Personality: Determined. Resourceful. Opinionated. Methodical.
Feelings: Highly strung.
Nature: Industrious.
Intention: Possession.
Positive traits: Strong-willed. Businesslike. Persistent.
Negative traits: Possessive. Self Indulgent. Inflexible.
Sex-drive: Demanding.
Compatibilities: Woodpeckers, Brown Bears and Geese.
Conscious aim: Security through possession.
Subconscious desire: Freedom from attachments.
Life-path: To discover and possess that which has lasting value.
I Ching trigram: Li. Clinging Fire. Success through persistence.
Spiritual alchemy: Yin predominates.
Must cultivate: Adaptability. Enterprise. Compassion.
Must avoid: Possessiveness. Inflexibility. Stubbornness.
Starting totems: Beaver. Eagle. Turtle. Wild clover. Jasper bloodstone. Snake.

May 21 - June 20

~Deer~

Earth influence: The Flowering Time.
Influencing wind: The East.Winds.
Totem: Eagle.
Direction: South-east.
Predominant elements: Air with Fire.
Elemental clan: Butterfly (Air) Clan.
Birth and animal totem: Deer.
Plant totem: Mullein.
Mineral totem: Agate.
Polarity totem: Owl.
Affinity color: Orange.
Musical vibration: E natural.
Personality: Quick. Alert. Talkative. Congenial. Moody.
Feelings: Sensitive but superficial.
Intention: Versatility
Nature: Lively.
Positive traits: Friendly. Witty. Intellectual.
Negative traits: Inconsistent. Restless. Lazy. Despondent.
Sex-drive: Titillating.
Compatibilities: Crows and Otters.
Conscious aim: To bring together.
Subconscious desire: Mastery of the mind.
Life-path: Co-ordination.
I Ching trigram: Tui. The Joyful Lake. Success comes through endurance.
Spiritual alchemy: Yang predominates.
Must cultivate: Concentration. Persistence. Sympathy.
Must avoid: Moodiness. Inconsistency. Superficiality.
Starting totems: Deer. Eagle. Butterfly. Mullein. Agate. Owl.

June 21 - July 21

~Woodpecker~

Earth influence: The Long Days Time.
Influencing wind: South Winds.
Totem: Mouse.
Direction: South-south-east.
Predominant element: Water.
Elemental clan: Frog (Water) Clan.
Function: to merge.
Birth and animal totem: Woodpecker.
Plant totem: Wild rose.
Mineral totem: Rose quartz.
Polarity totem: Goose.
Affinity color: Rose.
Musical vibration: F natural.
Personality: Emotional. Sensitive. Protective. Vulnerable.
Feelings: Maternal/Paternal. Romantic.
Intention: Devotion.
Nature: Exacting.
Positive traits: Imaginative. Tender. Thrifty. Sympathetic.
Negative traits: Possessive. Moody. Unforgiving.
Sex-drive: Needful.
Compatibilities: Snakes, Wolves and Beavers.
Conscious aim: Emotional enfoldment.
Subconscious desire: Timeliness.
Life-path: Assimilation.
I Ching trigram: Tui. Lake.Desire for contentment.
Spiritual alchemy: Yin predominates.
Must cultivate: Intuitiveness. Resourcefulness. Forgiveness.
Must avoid: Self-pity. Envy. Possessiveness.
Starting totems: Woodpecker. Mouse. Frog. Wild rose. Rose quartz. Goose

July 22 - August 21

~Salmon~

Earth influence: The Ripening Time.
Influencing wind: South Winds.
Totem: Mouse.
Direction: South.
Predominant elements: Fire with Water.
Elemental clan: Hawk (Fire) Clan.
Function: To do.
Birth and animal totem: Salmon.
Plant totem: Raspberry.
Mineral totem: Carnelian.
Polarity totem: Otter.
Affinity color: Red.
Musical vibration: F sharp.
Personality: Proud. Energetic. Confident. Enthusiastic.
Feelings: Passionate. Intense.
Intention: Ruler ship.
Nature: Demanding.
Positive traits: Generous. Magnanimous. Creative.
Negative traits: Domineering. Arrogant. Dogmatic. Intolerant.
Sex-drive: Insatiable.
Compatibilities: Owls and Falcons.
Conscious aim: To rule.
Subconscious desire: Emotional stability.
Life-path: To find purpose.
I Ching trigram: K'an. Water. Desire for consistency.
Spiritual alchemy: Yang predominates.
Must cultivate: Tolerance. Sound judgment. Emotional stability.
Must avoid: Arrogance. Egotism. Pomposity. Indolence.
Starting totems: Salmon. Mouse. Hawk. Raspberry. Carnelian. Otter.

August 22 - September 21

~Brown Bear~

Earth influence: The Harvesting Time.
Influencing wind: The South Winds.
Totem: Mouse.
Direction: South-south-west.
Predominant elements: Earth with Water.
Elemental clan: Turtle (Earth) Clan.
Function: to modify.
Birth and animal totem: Brown Bear.
Plant totem: Violets.
Mineral totem: Topaz.
Polarity totem: Wolf.
Affinity colors: Brown and violet.
Musical vibration: G natural.
Personality: Industrious. Unassuming. Practical. Fastidious.
Feelings: Warm. Analytical.
Intention: Practicality.
Nature: Considerate.
Positive traits: Modest. Discriminating. Meticulous.
Negative traits: Fault-finding. Finicky. Hypocritical. Fussy.
Sex-drive: Moralistic.
Compatibilities: Geese and Beavers.
Conscious aim: Sifting and striving.
Subconscious desire: Perfection.
Life-path: Discrimination.
I Ching trigram: Chen. Arousing Thunder. Desire for liberation.
Spiritual alchemy: Yin predominates.
Must cultivate: Optimism. Tolerance.
Must avoid: Skepticism. Fault-finding. Procrastination.
Starting totems: Brown Bear. Mouse. Turtle. Violet. Topaz. Wolf.

September 22 - October 22

~Crow~

Earth influence: The Falling Leaves Time.
Influencing wind: The West Winds.
Totem: Grizzly bear.
Direction: South-west.
Predominant elements: Air with Earth.
Elemental clan: Butterfly (Air) Clan.
Function: Initiating ideas
Birth and animal totem: Crow.
Plant totem: Ivy.
Mineral totem: Azurite.
Polarity totem: Falcon.
Affinity color: Blue.
Musical vibration: A natural.
Personality: Charming. Friendly. Good-natured. Tolerant.
Feelings: Sensitive.
Intention: Justice.
Nature: Co-operative.
Positive traits: Idealistic. Romantic, Diplomatic.
Negative traits: Indecisive. Frivolous. Gullible. Resentful.
Sex-drive: Strong.
Compatibilities: Otter and Deer.
Conscious aim: Partnership.
Subconscious desire: Harmony and beauty.
Life-path: Harmonization.
I Ching trigram:Chen. Thunder. Desire for achievement.
Spiritual alchemy: Yang predominates.
Must cultivate: Decisiveness. Constancy. Impartiality. Inspiration..
Must avoid: Indecision. Uncertainty. Inconsistency.
Starting totems: Crow. Grizzly bear. Butterfly. Ivy. Azurite. Falcon.

October 23 - November 21

~Snake~

Earth influence: The Frost Time.
Influencing wind: The West Winds. Totem:Grizzly bear.
Direction: West.
Predominant elements: Water with Earth.
Elemental clan: Frog (Water) Clan. Function: mental involvement
Birth and animal totem: Snake
Plant totem: Thistle.
Mineral totem: Amethyst.
Polarity totem: Beaver.
Affinity color: Violet.
Musical vibration: B natural.
Personality: Intense. Impulsive. Ambitious. Determined. Mysterious.
Feelings: Hidden.
Intention: Introspection
Nature: Inquiring.
Positive traits: Purposeful. Discerning. Imaginative.
Negative traits: Resentful. Stubborn. Secretive. Suspicious.
Sex-drive: Intense.
Compatibilities: Woodpeckers and Wolves.
Conscious aim: Satisfaction.
Subconscious desire: Spiritual union.
Life-path: Sensitivity.
I Ching trigram: K'un. The Receptive Earth. Natural response.
Spiritual alchemy: Yin predominates.
Must cultivate: Determination. Adaptability. Creativity.
Must avoid: Egotism. Arrogance. Envy. Despondency.
Starting totems: Snake. Grizzly bear. Frog. Thistle. Amethyst. Beaver.

November 22 - December 21

~Owl~

Earth influence: The Long Nights Time.
Influencing wind: The West Winds. Totem: Grizzly bear.
Direction: North-west.
Predominant elements: Fire with Earth.
Elemental clan: Hawk (Fire) Clan. Function: changing things.
Birth and animal totem: Owl.
Plant totem: Mistletoe.
Mineral totem: Obsidian.
Polarity totem: Deer.
Affinity color: Gold.
Musical vibration: C sharp.
Personality: Jovial. Warm-hearted. Adventurous. Independent.
Feelings: Warm.
Intention: Objectivity.
Nature: Sincere.
Positive traits: Versatile. Adaptable. Saupulous.
Negative traits: Restless. Tactless. Boisterous.
Sex-drive: Adventurous.
Compatibilities: Falcons and Salmon.
Conscious aim: Understanding.
Subconscious desire: Determination.
Life-path: Elevation.
I Ching trigram: Ken. The Still Mountain. The need for singleness of purpose.
Must cultivate: Concentration. Optimism. Enthusiasm.
Must avoid: Over-indulgence. Exaggeration. Greed.
Spiritual alchemy: Yang and yin balanced.
Starting totems: Owl. Grizzly bear. Hawk. Mistletoe. Obsidian. Deer

December 22 - January 19

~Goose~

Earth influence: The Renewal Time.
Influencing wind: The North Winds.
Totem: Buffalo.
Direction: North-north-west.
Predominant elements: Earth with Air,
Elemental clan: Turtle (Earth) Clan.
Function: Preparing the ground.
Birth and animal totem: Goose.
Plant totem: Bramble.
Mineral totem: Peridot.
Polarity totem: Woodpecker.
Affinity color: White.
Musical vibration: D sharp - an octave above Beavers.
Personality: Self-demanding. Reliable. Prudent. Austere.
Feelings: Self-centered.
Intention: Trust.
Nature: Severe.
Positive traits: Ambitious. Determined. Persevering.
Negative traits: Rigid. Pessimistic. Demanding. Selfish.
Sex-drive: Sensual and long-lasting.
Compatibilities: Beavers, Brown Bears and Crows.
Conscious aim: Conservation.
Subconscious desire: Integrity.
Life-path: Adaptatation
I Ching trigram: Ken. The Still Mountain. Courage and determination.
Must cultivate: Sociability. Effective self-expression.
Must avoid: Self-doubt. Pessimism.
Spiritual alchemy: Yin predominates.
Starting totems: Goose. Buffalo. Turtle. Bramble. Peridot. Woodpecker.

January 20 - February 18

Birth Totem Summary:

~Otter~

Earth influence: The Cleansing Time.
Influencing wind: The North Winds.
Totem:Buffalo.
Direction: North.
Predominant element: Air.
Elemental clan: Butterfly (Air) Clan.
Function: to carry through.
Birth and animal totem: Otter.
Plant totem: Fern.
Mineral totem: Turquoise.
Polarity totem: Salmon.
Affinity color: Silver.
Musical vibration: E natural - an octave above Deer.
Personality: Friendly. Unconventional. Independent. Dynamic.
Feelings: Detached.
Intention: Imagination.
Nature: Humanitarian.
Positive traits: Inventive. Reforming. Perceptive.
Negative traits: Unpredictable. Rebellious. Tactless. Eccentric.
Sex-drive: Hot and cold.
Compatibilities: Crows, Falcons and Deer.
Conscious aim: Knowledge.
Subconscious desire: Wisdom.
Life-path: Creative strength.
I Ching trigram: Sun. The Gentle Wind. Flexible vision.
Must cultivate: Inventiveness. Tolerance. Courage.
Must avoid: Rebelliousness. Eccentricity.
Spiritual alchemy: Yin predominates.
Starting totems: Otter. Buffalo. Butterfly. Fern. Turquoise. Salmon,

February 19 - March 20 Birth

~Wolf~

Earth influence: The Blustery Winds Time.
Influencing wind: The North Winds.
Totem: Buffalo.
Direction: North-north-east.
Predominant elements: Water with Air.
Elemental clan: Frog (Water) Clan.
Birth and animal totem: Wolf.
Plant totem: Plaintain.
Mineral totem: Jade.
Polarity totem: Brown bear.
Affinity color: Blue/green.
Musical vibration: F sharp - an octave above Salmon.
Personality: Compassionate. Benevolent. Generous. Artistic. Gentle.
Feelings: Deep.
Intention: Understanding.
Nature: Trusting.
Positive traits: Sympathetic. Adaptable. Impressionable. 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.
IChing trigram:Chi'en. The Creative Heaven. Changing of desire into reality.
Must cultivate: Intuition. Creativity. Understanding.
Must avoid: Timidity, Indolence. Impracticality.
Spiritual alchemy: Yin predominates.
Starting totems: Wolf. Buffalo. Frog. Plantain. Jade. Brown Bear.

Spiritual energy relates to a persons dominate energy pattern. Having feminine energy does not mean being female, it means one possesses the gifts or talents of the feminine vibration.
In the simplest of terms, feminine energy is the thinking side of nature, masculine energy is the "do" or physical side of nature.
Example: Psychic gifts are predominately a feminine energy, but spiritual healing gifts are predominately masculine.

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