Reviews"His medicine power is authentic and hard-won; his caring wisdom is real. Sun Bear is one of the quiet heroes of our time."-- John White, author ofPole Shift, "His medicine power is authentic and hard-won; his caring wisdom is real. Sun Bear is one of the quiet heroes of our time."-- John White, author of Pole Shift, "Sun Bear is a proud example for the generations to come....I am proud that I have lived at the same time as this great, warm, loving and caring person."-- Elisabeth Kuebler-Ross, M.D., author ofOn Death and Dying, "[A] compendium of fascinating information about various animals, minerals and plants, including their characteristics, their healing and spiritual qualities....This is a new vision [for] our times."-- Medicine Story, author ofReturn to Creation, "Sun Bear is a proud example for the generations to come....I am proud that I have lived at the same time as this great, warm, loving and caring person." -- Elisabeth Kuebler-Ross, M.D., author of On Death and Dying, "Sun Bear is a proud example for the generations to come....I am proud that I have lived at the same time as this great, warm, loving and caring person."-- Elisabeth Kuebler-Ross, M.D., author of On Death and Dying, "His medicine power is authentic and hard-won; his caring wisdom is real. Sun Bear is one of the quiet heroes of our time." -- John White, author of Pole Shift, "[A] compendium of fascinating information about various animals, minerals and plants, including their characteristics, their healing and spiritual qualities....This is a new vision [for] our times." -- Medicine Story, author of Return to Creation, "[A] compendium of fascinating information about various animals, minerals and plants, including their characteristics, their healing and spiritual qualities....This is a new vision [for] our times."-- Medicine Story, author of Return to Creation
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Table Of ContentContents Acknowledgments Author's Note A Vision of the Medicine Wheel Introduction THE MOONS AND THE TOTEMS Earth Renewal Moon (Snow Goose) Rest and Cleansing Moon (Otter) Big Winds Moon (Cougar) Budding Trees Moon (Red Hawk) Frogs Return Moon (Beaver) Complanting Moon (Deer) Strong Sun Moon (Flicker) Ripe Berries Moon (Sturgeon) Harvest Moon (Brown Bear) Ducks Fly Moon (Raven) Freeze Up Moon (Snake) Long Snows Moon (Elk) THE POWERS OF THE DIRECTIONS How Buffalo, Eagle, Coyote and Bear Began to Help the Spirit Keepers Waboose, Spirit Keeper of the North Wabun, Spirit Keeper of the East Shawnodese, Spirit Keeper of the South Mudjekeewis, Spirit Keeper of the West THE ELEMENTAL CLANS How Turtle Helped to Build Our Land Turtle Clan -- Earth Why Some Frogs Left the Water Frog Clan -- Water How Butterflies Learned to Fly Butterfly Clan -- Air How the Thunderbird Came to Be Thunderbird Clan -- Fire Frog-Turtle (Water-Earth) Thunderbird-Butterfly (Fire-Air) Butterfly-Turtle (Air-Earth) Butterfly-Frog (Air-Water) Thunderbird-Frog (Fire-Water) Thunderbird-Turtle(Fire-Earth) Same Clan Combinations TRAVELING THE MEDICINE WHEEL CONSTRUCTING A MEDICINE WHEEL
SynopsisWhen Sun Bear had a vision of the Medicine Wheel, a framework in which to teach humans how to better understand and live in harmony with the Earth, he did not know how far-reaching that vision would be. In THE MEDICINE WHEEL, Sun Bear and his medicine helper, Wabun, share this vision to help others 'walk in balance on the Earth Mother', by setting forth a whole new system of earth astrology to guide people not only in their daily living but in their life path as well. In the 25th anniversary edition of the classic book on Native American earth astrology, there is a new introduction by the co-author, Marlise Wabun Wind, that describes the incredible impact THE MEDICINE WHEEL had all over the world, as well as a tribute to the late Sun Bear. There are also fifteen new pieces of art by renowned artist, Sandra Stanton., "The Medicine Wheel is a springboard of power that will allow you to link up to all the energies of the universe." --Sun Bear Millions of people around the world have incorporated Native American philosophy into their everyday lives. Now, with this special 25th anniversary edition of the late Sun Bear's classic bestseller, readers old and new can benefit from the teachings and techniques of the Medicine Wheel. In The Medicine Wheel, Sun Bear and Wabun put forth a whole new system of earth astrology to help guide people not only in their daily living but also in their life paths. In the authors' own words, this book was written to "help all people relate better to our Earth Mother...and find a kinship with the universe." 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., "The Medicine Wheel is a springboard of power that will allow you to link up to all the energies of the universe." -- Sun Bear Millions of people around the world have incorporated Native American philosophy into their everyday lives. Now, with this special 25th anniversary edition of the late Sun Bear's classic bestseller, readers old and new can benefit from the teachings and techniques of the Medicine Wheel.In The Medicine Wheel, Sun Bear and Wabun put forth a whole new system of earth astrology to help guide people not only in their daily living but also in their life paths. In the authors' own words, this book was written to "help all people relate better to our Earth Mother...and find a kinship with the universe." 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., "The Medicine Wheel is a springboard of power that will allow you to link up to all the energies of the universe." --Sun Bear Millions of people around the world have incorporated Native American philosophy into their everyday lives. Now, with this special 25th anniversary edition of the late Sun Bear's classic bestseller, readers old and new can benefit from the teachings and techniques of the Medicine Wheel. In The Medicine Wheel, Sun Bear and Wabun put forth a whole new system of earth astrology to help guide people not only in their daily living but also in their life paths. In the authors' own words, this book was written to "help all people relate better to our Earth Mother...and find a kinship with the universe." 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., The 25th anniversary edition of the bestselling book on Native American earth astrology with a new introduction by Marlise Wabun Wind, a tribute to the late Sun Bear and brand new art by Sandra Stanton.