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Starting from the centre out in clockwise direction, the story reads: "in the hunting moon (October) we camped by a river with friends and we were given our names "inktomi", the spider, and "black hawk". We had many good meals and camped in our tipi for many days and nights and were warmed by the fires. My daughter giacomina was born nine months later." Darcy Augello

Eagle is reminding you to take heart and gather courage, for the universe is presenting you an opportunity to soar above the ordinary.

Hawk people see the overall view. hawk people are to take notice of the signals in their lives, note every detail, and accept them.

deer people are filled with love and compassion for all, and lack fear of demons. Deer teaches us to use the power of gentleness to touch others' hearts

Bear people look inward and attune themselves to the energies of the eternal mother. introspection is the key that allows one to enter the Dream Lodge and allow your goals to become realities.

turtle personifies mother earth. you are being asked to honor the creative source within yourself, to be grounded to the earth and to observe with motherly compassion.

coyote is the trickster, and is sacred. in his foolish acts we see our own foolishness. this medicine contains the humor of the ages. the cosmic joke is on everyone!

wolf is the pathfinder, the teacher. Wolf medicine empowers us all to come forth and help the children of the earth to understand the great mystery.

Raven represents magic. hers is a powerful medicine which gives courage to enter that which is as yet unformed and unknown. This void is called the Great Mystery.

Owl medicine is associated with magic. it is hard to deceive owl people. they are asked to use their keen observation to sense some life situation.

beavers are the doers and achievers. it is time to put your ideas into action or to complete a neglected project. we should settle differences and look for new solutions to our challenges.

Crow is the keeper of sacred law. as such, crow can bend the laws of the physical world and "shape shift". The law "all things are born of women" is signified by the crow. crow lives in the void; for them time does not exist.

fox medicine helps one to remain unseen, to watch rather than act too swiftly, to blend in unheeded by others. as it's said in an old Hungarian proverb, secrets are best kept in full view.

frog medicine signifies cleansing. frog lets you know when to step back and take a break, to replace muddied thoughts with clear energy.

whale is the record keeper. whale medicine people are able to tap into the universal mind of the great spirit, to read from the akashic records of edgar Cayce's dream states

bat is the symbol of rebirth. it symbolizes the need for a ritualistic death of a way of life that is no longer needed. This could be a time to rid oneself of old habits in order to be reborn

spider is the symbol for the infinite possibilities of creation. Spider is the female energy of the creative force. She is telling you to create, but in doing so not to get caught up in the creation.