Moons of the Medicine Wheel

The medicine wheel is a model of how to connect with Spirit, as well as how to lead a fulfilling physical life. It takes thirteen moons to complete a one-year cycle, and this course will mirror that journey of once around the medicine wheel. A wheel has no beginning and no end, and so with the medicine wheel there is always another cycle to begin. In this way as our life moves from one phase to another, we are able to understand deeper levels of teachings around the wheel.

"The Medicine Wheel is a springboard of power that will allow you to link up to all the energies of the universe." -- Sun Bear

The Medicine Wheel is a beautiful and inspiring approach to graceful, holistic living in trying modern times. The Medicine Wheel's philosophy is derived from a basic principle known by all people who live close to the earth: Once you fully embrace the elemental forces of nature, you become a part of the whole. Let this book be your first step toward finding peace and prosperity -- and your own special place in the circle of life.

Moons of the Medicine Wheel

Earth Renewal Moon

Snow Goose – Quartz – Birch - White December 22 to January 19 The Earth Renewal Moon position on the Native...

Rest & Cleansing Moon

Otter – Quaking Aspen – Silver January 20 to February 18 The Rest and Cleansing Moon is the second moon of Waboose. This position is influenced by the Butterfly Clan. People experiencing this moon are considered as valuable as silver, as light-hearted as the music of aspen...

Big Winds Moon

Cougar - Turquoise - Plantain - Blue and Green February 19 – March 20 The Big Winds Moon is the last moon of Waboose, Spirit Keeper of the North. The stone mineral totem for the Big Winds Moon is turquoise, the plant is the plantain,...

Budding Trees Moon

Red Hawk - Fire Opal - Dandelion - Yellow March 21 – April 19 The Budding Trees Moon is the first moon of Wabun, Spirit Keeper of the East and occurs at the time of the spring equinox. The animal associated with this moon is the...

Frogs Return Moon

Beaver – Chrysocolla - Blue Camas – Blue April 20 – May 20 The Frogs Return Moon is the second moon of Wabun of the East. The plant for the moon is blue camas, the mineral is the chrysocolla and the animal is the beaver. The...

Cornplanting Moon

Deer – Moss Agate – Yarrow – Green and White May 21 to June 20 The Cornplanting Moon is the third moon of Wabun, the Spirit Keeper of the East. The mineral totem for this moon is the...

Strong Sun Moon

Flicker – Carnelian Agate – Wild Rose – Pink June 21 – July 22 The Strong Sun Moon is the first moon of Shawnodese, Spirit Keeper of the South, and occurs at the time of the summer solstice. The animal for the Strong Sun Moon is...

Ripe Berries Moon

Sturgeon - Garnet and Iron - Raspberry - Red July 23 to August 22 The Ripe Berries moon is the second moon of Shawnodese, Spirit Keeper of the South. Iron and garnet are the mineral...

Harvest Moon

Brown Bear – Amethyst – Violet – Purple August 23 to September 22 The Harvest Moon is...

Ducks Fly Moon

Raven - Bloodstone Jasper - Mullein - Brown September 23 to October 23 The Ducks Fly Moon is the first moon of Mudjekeewis, the Spirit keeper of the West and occurs at the time of the autumn equinox position on the Native American Medicine Wheel. The...

Freeze Up Moon

Snake – Copper and Malachite – Thistle – Orange October 24 to November 21 The Freeze Up Moon position on the Native American Medicine Wheel is the middle of Mudjekeewis of the West. The mineral totems are copper and malachite, the plant is the thistle, and...

Long Snows Moon

Elk – Obsidian – Black Spruce – Black November 22 to December 21 The Long Snows Moon is the last moon of Mudjekeewis and the final moon of the year. Obsidian is the mineral totem, the...