Native American Totems

We will learn some lessons of the Medicine Bundle as we walk the Native American Sacred Path.  An actual bundle  contains a collection of items that come to us in a variety of ways.  They will represent our Power Totems and other items that symbolize particular medicine to the owner of the Bundle.

Medicine Bundles are different than Medicine Bags or Medicine Pouches. Bundles can be as small as something that can fit into your hand or as large as a newborn baby.

The Medicine Bundle can have many different uses. Of course, an individual can have one for their own personal medicines. There can be Tribal Bundles, Warrior Bundles, Hunting Bundles, Dreaming Bundles, and Vision Bundles. This is just a few uses for the bundles that can be used today and have been used for centuries. Typically a Medicine Bundle would be made by a Medicine Man or Woman, especially if there is a need for a group bundle or for a particular use.  We, as individuals, can certainly make our own bundle for our personal totems and medicine, although the Medicine Bag is usually the choice of a person.  Read more »

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Yes, little Skunk has teachings to share with us as a Native American Totem.  The medicine or lesson to be learned from this little creature is Reputation and respect.  It is a message with a great deal of power.

Skunk is unlike other predatory animals in that it does not threaten your life but your senses.  If you were to observe Skunk in the wild you would notice it has a playfulness about it.  With an attitude of “I dare you” this little creature commands that you respect its space by the sheer reputation of you will wish that you had not invaded that space. Read more »

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Do you have to be able to prove that you are from a specific Tribal lineage to embrace the Native American teachings? I believe that you do not. I believe that what is important is in your heart and what you know to be true with your soul.  Several posts back, we talked of the Whirling Rainbow and the prophecy of the Rainbow Warriors. Many of us believe that we are in the time of the Rainbow Warriors and that it is our responsibility to teach the old ways again. We believe that we are approaching the time that brings a universal peace to all peoples of this earth.

Some might say, “Oh she is just a wannabe!” No, that isn’t true. I do have the blood of the First People coursing through my veins. I also believe that my soul has journeyed on Mother Earth many times before and that it is no coincidence that my soul is here on Mother Earth at this time when the Ancestor Souls have returned to usher in the Fifth World. A new age of peace. Read more »

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