Friday, May 22, 2020

New Moon in Gemini - Sixth Moon Cycle of Truth


CORN PLANTING MOON – May 20 – Jun 20 
Animal Totem -  Deer
Plant Totem – Yarrow
Mineral Totem – Moss Agate
Element Air - Butterfly Clan

Corn Planting Moon is the Sixth Moon Cycle of Truth.  The Lesson is to Speak the Truth.  When we learn the truth through the Stories of the Ancestors; embracing in our Heart their Wisdom, it is our duty to communicate this by Speaking the Truth.  It may be done by writing a book, in ceremony, or through teaching what you have learned.  It is our way of giving back to Creator, by sharing with future generations.
I was born under the Corn Planting moon in the month of June.  Deer has always been my guide and as a youth, I followed deer trails through the woods pretending I was a deer.  However, it was when I met Chief Leon Shenandoah, Tadodaho of the Iroquois Nation, that I began following the New Pathway of Peace and the mystical Deer was my guide.  Chief Shenandoah wore the antlers of authority as the modern-day Peacemaker and Peace Chief who guided me on the pathway to finding my roots by learning stories of the Ancestors, and Native American wisdom teachings of the 13 Original Clan Mothers.  In gratefulness to Chief Shenandoah and to Creator, Mother Earth and all my relatives, I am now speaking the truth through Ceremony, Teachings, and writing books. Though shy and challenged in childhood to speak my truth, it is through these Wisdom Teachings found on the Medicine Wheel that I have grown spiritually to understand who I am, and my purpose to help the Earth at this time.
This is the last moon of the East Gate Direction on the Medicine Wheel.  People born under the Planting Moon have Moss Agate as their Mineral Totem, Yarrow is their Plant totem and Deer is their animal totem.   Their colors are White and Green.  They are of the Butterfly Clan whose element is AIR.
The Clan Mother of this Moon is Listening Woman; Mother of the Stillness and inner knowing, keeper of discernment and introspection and interpreter of messages from the spirit world.  The counselor and advisor.   She teaches us how to enter the Stillness and hear our heart’s still small voice.  She teaches how to listen to the inner knowing we carry in our spiritual essences.  And how to understand body language and unspoken thoughts.   How to listen to the voices and opinions of others and the voice of the Ancestors. 
When you experience this Moon Cycle of Truth, you will learn abilities to be more sensitive, fast moving and appreciate the beauty found in all life forms.  You will learn an expanded world view; embracing with respect all life and all perspectives.  Deer people have such high energy that it can raise the energy of people around them; they make good friends and will encourage you and help you through any life difficulties by opening up to them and to life.  Deer people genuinely like people and will try to make their friends feel better. Like their stone the Moss Agate and their Plant, Yarrow, they are healers and have a gift of helping people see everything more clearly.  Being of the Butterfly clan, Deer People tend to flit from one thing to another, yet because they are born during the season of planting, ideas are grounded.

ANIMAL TOTEM - DEER

Deer people are clever, resourceful and creative. They are most compatible with Raven and Otter people of their Clan and with Red Hawk and Sturgeon of the Thunderbird Clan. Their complement is Elk people. The deer demonstrates the beauty of grace and quick movement. This position teaches about beauty in yourself, in others, and in your environment and teaches about your own healing abilities. This position will point out any cutting edges in your personality, the necessity of balancing time and energy, and your ability to create. People experiencing the deer position need to learn to be more consistent, less mysterious and more willing to show some of their own deep feelings 

PLANT TOTEM – YARROW

The yarrow plant teaches about both cleansing and strengthening. “One of the best-known uses of yarrow historically was reducing the bleeding from serious injuries and battle wounds. It’s perhaps this usage that gave way to the plants’ numerous nicknames including soldier’s woundwort and the nosebleed plant. There are many naturally occurring chemical compounds in the plant that have likely led to its numerous medicinal uses. Yarrow contains salicylic acid, sterols, isovaleric acid, bitters, tannins and coumarin just to name a few. These constituents are the catalysts behind yarrow tea benefits that have been celebrated for hundreds of years”.
Yarrow tea benefits are acquired through brewing dried leaves of the plant.  A typical yarrow tea recipe involves steeping a teaspoon of dried herb in one cup of freshly boiled water for about ten minutes, most find it best enjoyed in herbal tea recipes when sweetened with honey or flavored with lemon. 
According to Sun Bear, the whole plant can be used medicinally as a tonic and strengthener.  Used as a blood cleanser, it’s an herb that helps eliminate toxins, as a diuretic it opens pores and cleanses through the skin.  It’s known for stopping bleeding and is a good herb to use to relieve menstrual cramps.  Yarrow is an all-around healer for the body; relieving insect bite itch, toothache, and bronchial tubes. If this is your totem plant be sure to find it growing wild in most areas of the northeast. 

MIN
ERAL TOTEM – MOSS AGATE
The moss agate stone teaches people in this position to clearly see their link with the mineral and plant kingdoms. Moss Agate grounds you, corrects left-right brain imbalances and stimulates creativity. Spiritual and metaphysical properties aid abundance and attract nature spirits.  Used to assist planting and gardening, this gemstone’s appearance is white with green color like moss.

ELEMENT AIR - BUTTERFLY CLAN

Butterfly Clan people are like the butterfly, always changing and shifting, like their element air.  They are always in motion; physically, mentally and emotionally, and like the air they have power to transform the things around them.  The energy of life blows through them; wind is their power bringing them inspiration, and new ideas, new thoughts.  As the wind carries them higher and higher, they sometimes dwell in the ethers where they intuitively work with Creation for transformation of a better people world. Butterfly clan people enjoy helping other heal and transform lower energy to a higher vibration.