Andromeda DavisSimilar to Chinese astrology – which uses animal signs – the Native American Zodiac also assigns animals, which are known as animal totems. Discover which animal represents your zodiac sign!
About animal totems
Many Native American cultures believe that a person is assigned an animal spirit guide at the time of their birth. These spirit guides, or spirit beings, are called animal totems.
There are different types of animal totems: Earth animal totems (or land animal totems), water animal totems, air animal totems, reptile and amphibian animal totems and insect animal totems.
In the Native American zodiac we find:
- Earth animal totems: Wolf, elk (dear), bear.
- Water animal totems: Otter, beaver, salmon.
- Air animal totems: Goose (snow goose), hawk (falcon), woodpecker, raven, owl.
- Reptile and amphibian animal totems: Snake.
The 12 Native American zodiac signs
Here are the twelve Native American zodiac signs, their traits, element, stone, color and direction.
Goose (snow goose)
December 22 – January 19
Direction: North
Positive traits: Ambitious, determined, persistent
Negative traits: Egocentric, rigid, pessimistic
Element: Earth
Stone: Quartz
Color: White
Otter
January 20 – February 18
Direction: North – Northeast
Positive traits: Perceptive, inventive, efficient
Negative traits: Stubborn, unpredictable, eccentric
Element: Air
Stone: Turquoise
Color: Silver
Wolf
February 19 – March 20
Direction: North East
Positive traits: Empathetic, sensitive, adaptable
Negative traits: Impractical, anxious, flighty
Element: Water
Stone: Jade
Color: Blue-green
Hawk (or falcon)
March 21- April 19
Direction: East
Positive traits: Adventurous, open, amicable
Negative traits: Egocentric, impatient, boastful
Element: Fire
Stone: Opal
Color: Yellow/green
Beaver
April 4 – May 20
Direction: East
Positive traits: Strong-willed, determined, objective
Negative traits: Inflexible, intolerant, possessive
Element: Earth
Stone: Jasper
Color: Yellow
Elk (or deer)
May 21 – June 20
Direction: East
Positive traits: Friendly, intellectual, humorous
Negative traits: Restless, unstable, lazy
Element: Earth
Stone: Agate
Color: Yellow/Blue
Woodpecker
June 21 – July 19
Direction: South
Positive traits: Affectionate, sympathetic, imaginative
Negative traits: Moody, resentful, possessive
Element: Water
Stone: Rose Quartz
Color: Roseate
Salmon
July 20- August 21
Direction: South-Southwest
Positive traits: Generous, creative, warm
Negative traits: Arrogant, intolerant, narrow-minded
Element: Fire
Stone: Carnelian
Color: Red
Bear
August 22 – September 21
Direction: West
Positive traits: Fair, insightful, balanced
Negative traits: Hypocritical, prudish, workaholic
Element: Earth
Stone: Amethyst
Color: Brown and violet
Raven
September 22- October 22
Direction: West
Positive traits: Romantic, idealistic, diplomatic
Negative traits: Indecisive, gullible, resentful
Element: Air
Stone: Azurite
Color: Blue
Snake
October 23 – November 22
Direction: Northwest
Positive traits: Intuitive, imaginative, purposeful
Negative traits: Stubborn, resentful, distrustful
Element: Water
Stone: Copper
Color: Violet
Owl
November 23 – December 2
Direction: Northwest
Positive traits: Conscientious, adaptable, versatile
Negative traits: Impulsive, restless, tactless
Element: Fire
Stone: Obsidian
Color: Gold
Shea Lee
