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Native Americans believe that all of life is sacred. The land is part of them and they are part of the land. Their primary sacred text is the wind whispering through cedar boughs, the sandy shores, the cry of an eagle, and the ripple of sparkling streams.

To numerous North American tribes, the Eagle staff is a significant symbol of reverence for all of life and for the Creator. The Eagle Staff depicts the supernatural.

"Thunderbird Spirits" who look after the physical world populace. The qualities of vision, vigor, swiftness, dignity, and benevolence are embodied by the eagle.

For Native Americans, their beliefs and ceremonies are an integral and impeccable aspect of their existence. For them all creatures are kin (two legged, four legged, winged, and finned); everything in nature is imbued with Spirit; and guardian spirits empower, teach, guide, and assist everyone.


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There are Animal Totems for the tribe, for the clan, for the family, for the country, and for the state. Each Animal Totem has certain characteristics, qualities, strengths, and weaknesses that can be utilized to learn valuable lessons and to increase harmonic understanding of life's circle dance.

Personal Animal Totems for an individual are called Power Animals. They are spirits which protect, help, and guide one everyday. All positive spirits like mammals and birds are Power Animals.

Power animals such as the squirrel, mouse, or bear represent qualities reflective of the innermost self that are needed to enhance daily life but are often obscured or veiled.

Personal Power Animal(s) may change several times over the course of a lifetime, as cycles change, and, as new growth patterns emerge.

Animal Totem objects when placed in the environment or worn or carried, create positive energy and result in a blessings and remembrance linkage with the Animal Totem that results in constructive lessons and actions... Continue on


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