A traditional Native American astrology program by Randall Cole Roffe,
for natal charts; based on the Kvniakati Tsulawi Medicine Wheel tradition
of the Southern Shawnee and Cherokee, with some references to the traditions
of other North American tribes.
Dr. Roffe is a direct descendant of the Chickamaugan Tsulawi Cherokee,
Chickasaw, and Southern Shawnee Kvniakati practitioners. He is not a
member of any currently Federally recognized tribal entity.
THE THREE REALMS AND THE ELEMENTS OF THE MEDICINE WHEEL
Every animal power represents
several of the Star Clans; that is why all over the world there are
different symbolic images of the subdivisions of the seasonal circle
of the sky. This seasonal circle, and all that it contains, is known
as the Medicine Wheel by many Native Americans.
The circle of our more
immediate experience, extending to the horizons of the Four Directions,
is also known as the Medicine Wheel, nesting within larger and larger
wheels.
Every Medicine Animal
has power in one or more of the Three Realms of Above, Middle and Below;
and with one or more of the Elements. The Medicine Powers of the Three
Realms or Worlds, like that of the Four Directions, is a very ancient
tradition of pretty much all the Native American people. The Medicine
Powers of the Twelve Directions and the Seven Heavens and their Lights
are in most ways special to the Kvniakati,Tsulawi and other Cherokee
and Shawnee traditions, though others may know these things in a parallel
manner. The Medicine Powers of the Elements are partially Kvniakati
traditions but have certainly been influenced by early interactions
of Cherokee/ Shawnee, Scottish and Chinese astrological and medical
systems.
It is good to have a
balance of powers in the Realms and the Elements.
THE ABOVE REALM
The Above Realm is the
world of the sky, the mind, fire and air. Red Hawk and Songbirds have
power in this higher realm of cause and effect in the abstract and subtle
sense. Bear has power here when she can stand up; her ally is the Crow
who has power in the Above. Snake has some power here through his ally
the Owl who has power in the Above Realm at night.
It is good to have something
going on with one of these Medicine Animals or have them high in one
of the Heavens if one wishes to exert subtle cause and effect, or in
any way take a truly higher view of things.
Red Hawk and her Eagle
relatives have the greatest power in the Above Realm and are the guardians
of the East, the primary direction.
THE MIDDLE REALM
Beaver, Rabbit, Mouse,
Bear, Elk, Deer, Otter, and Panther all have varying degrees of power
in the familiar Middle Realm where humans also have power. Red Hawk
and Songbirds can come into the Middle Realm but have little strength
here. Snake and Alligator can come into the Middle Realm also but lack
strength here as well.
On the face of it, Bear
has the greatest power in the Middle Realm; she guards the Gate of the
West into the Below Realm. Rabbit also has great power, more than is
apparent, as he guards the Gate of the South; and the Deer guards the
powerful Gate of the North.
These are the guardians
of the Four Directions which are the axes of the powerful momenta of
the Earth and the heavenly bodies - Red Hawk in the East, Black Bear
in the West, Tiny White Deer in the North, and Great White Rabbit in
the South.
It is good to have something
going on with one of these Medicine Animals or have them high in one
of the Heavens if one wishes to exert practical effects in the real
world, or in any way make real changes in the daily life.
THE BELOW REALM
The Below Realm is the
world of water, emotions and the tides. The Below is where subconscious
and sometimes malevolent powers can reside. Snake and Alligator have
great power in the Below Realm, and Panther also has a special power
here by night. Otter, Beaver and Mouse have varying temporary powers
in this Realm. Rabbit can hide very securely in this Realm and has a
special power that is not active or obvious.
It is good to have something
going on with one of these Medicine Animals or have them high in one
of the Heavens if one wishes to exert subconscious effects in the motivational
world, or in any way have an effect on the motivations of life and of
others.
FIRE ELEMENT
Red Hawk has the power
of Fire Above - pure intention, will and concentration.
Alligator has the power
of Fire Below - the ability to connect the primal charismatic mind with
drives and emotions in the subconscious (also sometimes called "drama").
Elk has the power of
Fire in the Middle, or Fire in Wood - the interactive and enterprising
social mind.
Snake has a power of
Fire in Water - again a reptile to represent primal subconscious drives
and emotions.
Mouse has a power of
Fire in Earth - to store and categorize the various results of mental
precipitations.
WATER ELEMENT
Panther has the power
of Water Below - the depths of the subconscious and the predawn dreamstate.
Rabbit has the power
of Water in the Middle, in Earth -the immediate emotions and practical
nurturance.
Snake has the power
of Fire in Water in the Below Realm, and can extend into the Middle
Realm and the Above Realm by night through his ally the Owl - primal
survival drives and emotions.
Bear has power in the
Middle Realm of Air in Water - the Gate of Looks Within, gate of entry
to the afterlife.
EARTH ELEMENT
Beaver has the power
of Earth in Wood - industrious and relentlessly constructive.
Rabbit has the power
of Water in Earth - where emotions and the practical world interface.
Mouse has the power
of Fire in Earth - where the mind and the practical world interface.
Deer has the power of
Earth in Crystal - where the powers of the practical world are most
crystallized.
Otter has the power
of Air in Earth - where the powers of the practical world are most transcended
in the relative mind.
AIR ELEMENT
Songbirds have the power
of Air in Crystal - where the relational mind is most crystallized and
unintentional.
Bear has the power of
Air in Water - where the relational mind guards the Gate of Looks Within.
Otter has the power
of Air in Earth - where the relational mind transcends the limitations
of the practical world.
WOOD ELEMENT
Beaver has the power
of Earth in Wood - a power to constructively transform the practical
world.
Elk has the power of
Fire in Wood - a power to transform the interactive and enterprising
social mind.
CRYSTAL ELEMENT
Songbirds have the power
of Air in Crystal - a power to focus and crystallize the relational
mind by perspective.
Deer has the power of
Earth in Crystal - a power to focus and crystallize the practical world
by meeting ordeals.
Given below are the
planet positions and other details at the time of birth:
MEDICINE WHEEL Native American astrology program copyright 2000 Dr.
Randall C. Roffe
SUN AND MOON
Sun is considered to
be female and to govern the basic physical makeup and the mitochondrial
DNA (the genetic mother line) of the individual, while Moon is considered
male and is the Hunter or the desire and attraction element. Both Sun
and Moon are considered measurers of the sky, and distributors of the
energies of the ancient and eternal Star Clans. These ancient sources
of genetic code are symbolized by the Totem Animals in the constellations
and in the clans of the various tribes.
Sun in Songbirds Place = Green Corn Moon (Sun in Gemini)
The Tsalaki Moon of
Late Spring, when you were born, is called Dehaluhiyi or Green Corn
Moon. It corresponds to the Southeast direction and to late morning.
At this time of year the birds and other animals are active and communicative
as more and more fruits and seeds become available to eat. During this
Moon the people have the Gadogi Welfare Society where they help those
people who have problems or who lack something essential. It is a time
to talk over the problems.
Green Corn Moon People
are as active and communicative as the birds and are very interested
in what everyone is up to. They are good with words and ideas and humor.
They are born after the labors of the Planting Moon when everyone is
more playful. Their weakness is that they seek incessant variety, sometimes
for its own sake, and they can be impatient. They are often good storytellers,
singers or writers, and they like to help other people out.
The Sun Guardians of
this Moon are the Songbirds and sky blue is the color. Songbirds communicate
not only among themselves, but also inform all other animals including
the people of the goings and doings of each other including the movements
of predators. Songbirds dwell in the Above Realm of Metal/Crystal in
Air, and are capable of distant travel though they mostly travel a lot
locally. Tsiskwa or Songbirds are also the Guardians of all the Respiratory
Herbs. They are usually monogamous for a season and sometimes more,
with a herdlike tendency to move in large groups. You have many of the
Songbirds' qualities, giving relation, communication, rhythm and variety,
although scatteredness or lack of focus may be obstacles for you.
The Deer is the partner
Guardian of the Songbirds, and the two animals are often associated
in nature. Some Songbirds eat the insect pests that bother the Deer,
and warn the Deer of danger. The Deer likewise offer some protection
to the Songbirds, and when the Deer eat barks and roots they expose
insects that the Songbirds eat.
Red Hawk seems stronger
than the Songbirds but seldom actually outmaneuvers them. Alligator
likewise is really more of an ally than a foe because he also appreciates
the insect control.
Otter and Bear are good
intelligent friends of the Songbirds and share food with them, appreciating
the forest gossip. But they do sometimes eat the Songbirds' eggs. Beaver
and Rabbit get along alright with Songbirds as well, most of the time.
Elk is jealous of Songbirds'
migratory ease and dislikes their small talk, while the Songbirds are
often jealous of Elk as well, being the only land animal that travels
so far.
Panther is a silent
predatory threat to the Songbirds and he does not like the warnings
that Songbirds give to other animals, ruining his hunting. Mouse and
the Songbirds are very competitive for seeds and nuts with one another,
and often have arguments. Snake and Songbirds often ignore one another,
living in different realms, but Snake eats Songbirds eggs whenever possible.
Moon in Deer Place (Moon in Capricorn)
The Moon was with the
Deer Hunter when you were born. Deer Hunter is vulnerable to the vengeance
of the Tiny Deer Spirit unless he takes all the precautions that the
Deer People have taught. This vengeance causes depression, discouragement,
lack of energy, and stiffness. Deer Hunter would like to be like Deer
but it is a difficult path. Deer is nonaggressive unless protecting
its family and has excellent practical protective senses. Dwelling in
the Middle Realm of Metal/Crystal in Earth, Deer is also the Guardian
of Plants for Injuries, the Musculoskeleton and Large Intestine in Kvniakati
herbal medicine. Its color is ice blue. The Deer are all polygamous
animals, and travel moderately far in small herds. You have many pragmatic
Deer qualities that come from the Middle Realm, giving stability, responsibility
and toughness. Emphasis of hardening processes may incline to stiffness
and inflexibility. You can be serious, undemonstrative of emotion, and
moody.
Emotionally, here is
how you relate to the other Medicine Animals and their Hunters:
The Deer is the partner
Guardian of the Songbirds, and the two animals are often associated
in nature. Some Songbirds eat the insect pests that bother the Deer,
and warn the Deer of danger. The Deer likewise offer some protection
to the Songbirds, and when the Deer eat barks and roots they expose
insects that the Songbirds eat.
Panther's relationship
with Deer is an intimate predator-prey. Deer fears Panther but succumbs
to his hypnotic gaze, and Panther respects Deer who is also strong and
a good fighter.
Deer knows that only
a small number of Snakes are really dangerous. Snake often gets along
well with Deer, at least some kinds of Snakes do. Snake and Deer have
a special relationship and they guard the Ginseng plants together.
Elk and Deer are natural
competitors for food but mostly avoid each other. Deer likewise are
neutral toward the Otter and the Alligator whom they seldom encounter,
although accidents between Deer and Alligator do occur.
Mouse and Beaver get
along very well and peacefully with Deer as they all go about their
business and warn one another of danger. Sometimes they share food with
each other.
Bear and Red Hawk are
fearsome to Deer because they are known to eat young fawns. Deer stands
his ground against them with great determination. They are not as stealthy
as Panther so Deer is able to fight them or flee more effectively.
Rabbit is very spooky
to Deer, being unpredictable and able to cause Deer to lose sure footing.
Rabbit finds Deer inconsiderate.
Moon Square Jupiter:
The Moon Hunter and
the Older Relative are closely associated within your being, encouraging
you to be growth-oriented, optimistic, very social, and emotionally
generous. Effects of excess socializing and assimilating can lead to
swelling or over-accumulation. Excesses cry for simpler living.
THE SEVEN HEAVENS
The Ascendant is known
as the First Heaven position and tells us about the relationship of
the person to all Seven Heavens of human ideation, as well as their
aspirations and how they fit into the world and the afterworld. Second
Heaven is associated with the twelfth house, Third Heaven with the eleventh
house, Fourth Heaven with the seventh house, Fifth Heaven with the eighth
house, Sixth Heaven with the ninth house, and Seventh Heaven with the
midheaven or tenth house.
Thus, First, Second
and Third Heavens are in the East, and Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Heavens
are in the West. The Heavens can be measured approximately by the breadth
of your hand held at arm's length.
The First Heaven is
closest to this Middle Realm where human events occur and certain land
animals have power. The second through sixth houses of Western Astrology
are below the horizon and represent the Below Realm where swimming and
burrowing animals have power. The other Heavens represent the Above
Realm where birds have power.
The Second and Fifth
Heavens are tests, where flaws within the self and losses, enemies or
opponents may be encountered. The Third and Sixth Heavens are more like
most modern people's idea of a Heaven of harmony and communion. Fourth
Heaven is the test of relationship, the heaven/hell conundrum, where
the true self as well as the false self can be encountered in relationship,
and balance restored when the false self is released. Finally, Seventh
Heaven, the highest Heaven in Cherokee cosmology, is beyond formal conception:
the balanced individual.
Asc. in Alligator Place (Asc. in Leo)
The Guardian of your
Ascendant is the Alligator in the Tsulawi tradition. Alligator has great
aggressive strength, but is very slow to be provoked unless its family
is threatened. Alligator or Tsulaski dwells in the Below Realm of Fire.
The alligators are promiscuous animals or nearly so, and pretty much
stay in the same pond their entire territorial lives. The Wolf and the
Fox are sometimes associated with this direction, as is the Sturgeon
in the Mdewiwin Tradition of the Anishinabe or Ojibway (Chippewa) People.
You have many Alligator qualities that come from the Below Realm of
Fire, giving social circulation and entertainment skills and temporal
leadership. Excess of fire can rise into the head from overaccumulation
in the heart, causing attitudes of arrogance or self-importance.
Alligator gives an imposing
appearance, with broad strong shoulders, a strong back and a strong
jaw. Alligator people have strong bone structure but they have a lazy
reclining posture and like to act casual and relaxed. They know they
can get your attention. They have big mouths.
Alligator is also the
Guardian of Heart and Circulation Herbs in Kvniakati herbal medicine.
These include Hawthorn, Bilberry, Red Root, Smartweed, Shawnee Hydrocotyle
(Gotu Kola) and Tribulus. These can all be found growing near the edges
of Alligator's lakes, streams and ponds.
With Alligator Rising,
Snake qualities are submerged in the Lower Realms of the inner self,
and Alligator may deny its subtle and selfish side. The Alligator approach
governs the First Heaven position and tells us about your relationship
to all Seven Heavens of human ideation. First Heaven Alligator tells
us that your aspiration is to demonstrate your indulgent authority and
power in the Middle Realm and the Lower Realm underwater world. You
fit into this world and the afterworld by being the biggest creature
in your pond. Although the Alligator is a very ancient proud animal,
secretive Snakes still disturb her. Perhaps other reptiles make the
Alligator ill at ease. In any case they may make a meal.
Second Heaven is associated
with the twelfth house, and for you this is called Second Heaven Rabbit.
This means you can be unable to acknowledge your fears, and you may
be greatly overconfident. Your movements are almost always very obvious
to other animals, unless you use your ability to lurk in the Below Realm.
Your weakness is this lack of humility, and Rabbit types may be your
secret enemies in the Middle Realm of ordinary folks. Second Heaven
is very much a potential obstacle in your quest for the Highest or Seventh
Heaven.
Third Heaven is associated
with the eleventh house, and for you this is called Third Heaven Songbirds.
This gives natural sharp senses, versatility and humor, and friends
who have these qualities.
Fourth Heaven is associated
with the seventh house, and for you this is called Fourth Heaven Otter.
If, in life, one makes it through the First Three Heavens, then one
can fully encounter someone else in a relationship that, at first, seems
like the final goal of the soul's evolution. Opposites both attract
and repel, and in the Fourth Heaven you encounter your opposite, the
Otter, a Healer Medicine Animal. When you develop patience and introspective
ability, it probably comes from your learning through relationship.
When this level is achieved it feels like the highest heaven, but it
is not - it is just the powerful reconciliation of opposites. For Alligator
to develop the patient inward looking qualities of Otter is the great
step toward self integration.
Fifth Heaven is associated
with the eighth house, and for you this is called Fifth Heaven Panther.
This is a level of self growth that can be perilous for it is a place
where one can encounter enemies and danger. Here you encounter the energies
within yourself that encourage enmity with others, and for you the potential
enmity is with the Panther. Alligator and Panther are both predators
with a completely different approach. Your desire to dominate inspires
resentment among those who must be more subtle to be successful. Remember
that they too are intelligent, and are usually much more able to move
in the night and the Middle Realm than you will ever be.
Sixth Heaven is associated
with the ninth house, and for you this is called Sixth Heaven Red Hawk.
As you near your high goal of finally achieving stability, you gradually
develop more and more foresight and can focus on longer range goals
as you educate yourself.
Seventh Heaven is associated
with the midheaven or tenth house, a place of great soul integration
and balance for you. By the time you reach this point of growth, you
have dealt with the balance of Alligator and Otter for some time and
have also begun to realize the hidden weaknesses of Snake that lie deep
within you. Seventh Heaven Beaver represents your achievement of stability,
industry and responsibility, which for most Alligator Rising people
is an elusive goal.
Mouse is the partner
Guardian of Alligator but they work and live in entirely different realms.
Not really knowing one another, yet they can live together well.
Alligator gets along
well with Red Hawk and Elk, all of whom have strong aggressive qualities.
Alligator also gets along well with Songbirds and appreciates their
insect control. Bear also gets along alright with Alligator as they
both are frequently fishing and are of comparable strength.
Alligator clashes with
Rabbit or Deer only seldom, staying in separate realms. Panther and
Alligator likewise seldom conflict but it is quite a fight when they
do.
Alligator's worst conflicts
are with Otter as they compete in the Lower Realm underwater for fish
and crustaceans. Otter finds the Alligator to be arrogant and power-hungry,
while Alligator finds Otter to be very annoying, and Otter sometimes
becomes Alligator's lunch. Snake and Beaver also clash with Alligator
in the underwater Lower realm and frequently end up as her dinner too.
Otter or Snake may eat Alligator's eggs at times in revenge, and Beaver
may disturb Alligator's nests. Alligator does not like the way Beaver
changes the water level, disturbing the fishing.
Jupiter Trine Asc.:
The rising or strongly
aspected Older Relative Star (Jupiter) encourages you to be corpulent,
optimistic, expansive, and inclusive. You may be prone to obesity
or excess tissue. All information later in the report regarding the
Older Relative is greatly emphasized.
MERCURY - THE YOUNGER RELATIVE
Mercury is known as
the Younger Relative and deals with the functions that children perform
in traditional society: communication and helpfulness. It also relates
to that mental part of us that is inquisitive and that learns, so the
position of Younger Relative tells us about how someone learns, remembers
and communicates. The Younger Relative, like the Winged Serpent, is
never very far away from the Sun.
Mercury in Beaver Place (Mercury in Taurus)
The Younger Relative
was with Beaver when you were born, which may give hoarseness, speech
impairment, auditory disturbances, or too much wind in throat. The mental
qualities are steady and industrious, occupied with practical matters.
The mind dwells in the Middle Realm of Wood in Earth and can be constructive
but unimaginative. Beaver is so busy working, he does not always speak
clearly or listen well. The mind remains local and habitual; it does
not travel far.
Beaver's voice and communication
style is to the point and practical. He may be distracted with his mind
on his work, or he may have a mouthful of chips while he is talking.
His voice is hoarse or toothy, even bucktoothed. He gestures little
but may slap the water suddenly as a warning.
Mercury Conjunct Venus:
Younger Relative Star
and the Winged Serpent were in close interaction when you were born.
This brings a certain rich communication style and creativity, which
is however often erratic.
Mercury Square Saturn:
Younger Relative Star
and the Ordeal Star were in close interaction when you were born. This
brings a certain degree of coldness or caution in communication style
and expression. Communication difficulties, difficulty with humor or
with children, and also difficulty with energy levels result.
THE WINGED SERPENT AS MORNING OR EVENING STAR
Venus is known as Quetzalcoatl,
Quetzal or Winged Serpent. It tells us about the creative, passionate,
associative, sensual, aesthetic and pattern-seeking part of a person.
The Quetzal is a beautiful Central American green bird with very long
tail feathers that trail behind it like a serpent as it flies. In the
reconciliation of the solunar calendar, Winged Serpent gives us a reference
point for a longer cycle. Quetzal, the Winged Serpent, known to tribes
all over the continent, is about harmonizing Red Hawk and Dark Serpent
energies to seek a higher level which is no longer predatory.
The Winged Serpent,
like the Younger Relative, is never very far from the Sun, although
he may be found as much as two Medicine Animals (the equivalent of Western
Astrology's signs) away on the Medicine Wheel. Winged Serpent appears
as either a Morning Star or as an Evening Star, and may appear to be
close to the Sun and thus unlikely to be seen, or may appear to be further
away, thus appearing high in the eastern dawn or western dusk.
The appearance of Venus
as Morning Star at the time of someone's birth is traditionally considered
to be indicative of an individual who uses the momentum of the created
universe for their own purposes. Such an individual is considered to
be a "young soul", still gathering experiences and powers. Morning Star
People can have powerful creative abilities, but can sometimes get caught
up in selfish activities. They may confuse their own impulses with what
is good for the tribe, community, or planet as a whole, and they may
also confuse others who mistakenly become their followers. A small number
of Morning Star People fall into the path of selfish conjuring, leading
ultimately to their downfall. Morning Star People can be very charismatic
before they finally burn out. They can also learn self-restraint and
can be very creative people.
Evening Star People,
on the other hand, are more "experienced souls" who are on the path
of Return to Spirit. This does not make them any better or worse than
Morning Star People, but there is a different depth of motive in their
actions and attitudes. A small number of Evening Star People are highly
experienced older souls who although already returning to Great Spirit,
offer their experience unselfishly for the benefit of their people.
These older souls are very seldom recognized by the general public,
who seem to prefer the more dazzling charisma of Morning Star leadership.
Great importance is
placed on Venus, the Winged Serpent, its position in the Heavens and
among the Animal Guardians, and most importantly, whether in the Morning
Star or Evening Star phase.
Venus as Morning Star - Direct Motion
The appearance of the
Winged Serpent Venus as Morning Star at the time of your birth would
be traditionally considered to be indicative of an individual who uses
the momentum of the created universe for their own purposes. Such an
individual is considered to be a "young soul", still gathering experiences
and powers. Morning Star People can have powerful creative abilities,
but can sometimes get caught up in selfish activities. They may confuse
their own impulses with what is good for the tribe, community, or planet
as a whole, and they may also confuse others who mistakenly become their
followers. A small number of Morning Star People fall into the path
of selfish conjuring, leading ultimately to their downfall. Morning
Star People can be very charismatic before they finally burn out. They
can also learn self-restraint and can be very creative people.
Venus was moving in
direct motion, back toward the Sun, at the time of your birth. Most
of your selfish social exchanges are in accord with a greater purpose
whether you are conscious of it or not, so the "karmic cost" of your
ticket for this phase may not be as great. This makes self-restraint
a bit easier for you.
Venus in Beaver Place (Venus in Taurus)
Winged Serpent was with
Beaver when you were born, and this brings together creativity and industry
with often beautiful results. Quetzal inspires Beaver to bring a deeper
sense of form to his constructions. Beaver is pragmatic and constructive,
building the dams that filter the waters of the wilderness, making a
home for itself and its family and many other creatures besides.
Beaver dwells in the
Middle Realm of Wood in Earth, and is capable of going into the Below
Realm as well. The industrious animal is monogamous for a season and
sometimes more, with strong family ties. Beaver also stays local and
does not travel far. You have many of the Beaver's qualities, giving
formation, industry and filtration, a strong sense of values, caution
and acquisitiveness.
Venus Square Saturn:
Winged Serpent (Quetzal)
and the Ordeal Star were in close interaction when you were born. This
brings a certain degree of coldness or caution in social life and expression
of affections. Ordeals or difficulties in social and romantic life can
be expected, but also this can be expressed as a disciplined and controlled
approach to art, creativity and social or romantic life.
MARS - THE RED EAGLE
Mars is known as Red
Eagle, Red Hawk or Red Condor in various North American tribes, or sometimes
as the Fire Star. Red Eagle is the heat of the survival instinct which
is often predatory and aggressive. The warrior qualities it brings were
often appreciated by the very strongly ritualized Native American warriors.
Mars in Mouse Place (Mars in Virgo)
The Red Hawk Star (also
known as the Red Eagle or Condor) was with the Mouse when you were born.
Mouse is nonaggressive and always keeps moving or hiding to protect
itself and its little store of snacks. Mouse dwells in the Middle Realm
of Fire in Earth, and is also the Guardian of Immune System Plants and
the Small Intestine in Kvniakati herbal medicine. The mice may be monogamous
animals for a season, and do not travel far from home. You have many
Mouse qualities that come from the Lesser Harvest Moon, such as the
tendency to store things away and categorize them, whether in an organized
or chaotic fashion. Collection, organization and attention to detail
can be your strong points, but you also can show an overly critical
nature.
JUPITER - THE OLDER RELATIVE
Jupiter is known as
the Older Relative and is considered as a source of guidance and wisdom,
called Poia by the Blackfeet and other Algonquian tribes.
Jupiter in Red Hawk Place (Jupiter in Aries)
Older Relative was with
Red Hawk when you were born. Older Relative brings gifts from Red Hawk.
You have many Red Hawk qualities that come from the Above Realm of Fire,
and your impulsive headstrong activities can be especially fiery. Excess
haste or ruthlessness can be a problem for you, but you have vision,
enterprise, leadership and drive in abundance. Growth and expansion
of social and business contacts is a natural ability for you. Red Hawk
(Yohiegigagei) is aggressive and has excellent vision, dwelling in the
Above Realm of Fire, and is also the Guardian of Warming Plants and
Stimulants in Kvniakati herbal medicine.
SATURN - THE ORDEAL STAR
Saturn is known as the
Ordeal Star or Sickness Star. Ordeals were considered preferable to
sickness and could stave off misfortunes by a kind of atonement. Meeting
one's ordeals has always been considered an essential part of indigenous
people's life, and a great source of learning and strength.
Saturn in Otter Place (Saturn in Aquarius)
The Ordeal Star was
with the Otter when you were born. Your Ordeal, like others born in
the same two and one half year period, is with the Otter. Otter or Tsiyu
is nonaggressive, intelligent and very playful, and is very loyal. Dwelling
in the Middle Realm of Earth in Air, the Otter is also capable of going
into the Below Realm of Water, and is the most active in daytime. Otter
is also the Guardian of Sedatives and Antispasmodic Plants in Kvniakati
herbal medicine. The Otters are all monogamous animals or nearly so,
and they stay local. You have many Otter strengths and weaknesses such
as rebelliousness, rhythm and spontaneity, and an excitable and introspective
nerve system. The ordeals of the Otter include hardness, coldness, decreased
extremity circulation, and joint mobility restrictions.
OTHER INFLUENCES
Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
and other outer or otherwise invisible planets are not used in our traditional
astrology which is observational in its methods. For the same reasons,
what is known as the second through sixth houses are not consulted,
as they are below the horizon and thus not visible or measurable except
by inference. All below-the-horizon bodies, and what are considered
second through sixth house functions, are considered to be associated
with the hidden self. Many aspects and qualities of below-the-horizon
planets are remembered or inferred from what was recently visible.
Native American astrologers
used a number of stars and constellations in their interpretations as
well. Many tribes considered themselves to be at least partially descended
from Pleiadians or Syrians.
In your chart none of
the fixed stars Aldebaran, Sirius, Castor and Pollux, Spica, Antares,
Altair, Pleiades, or Fomalhaut is conjunct a planet used in Native American
Astrology.