"The Medicine Wheel" by Sun Bear offers a new system of earth astrology to guide daily life and connect with nature's energies, promoting a holistic, harmonious lifestyle. "The Medicine Wheel is a springboard of power that will allow you to link up to all the energies of the universe." —Sun BearMillions 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. ContentsAcknowledgmentsAuthor's NoteA Vision of the Medicine WheelIntroductionTHE MOONS AND THE TOTEMSEarth 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 DIRECTIONSHow Buffalo, Eagle, Coyote and Bear Began to Help the Spirit KeepersWaboose, Spirit Keeper of the NorthWabun, Spirit Keeper of the EastShawnodese, Spirit Keeper of the SouthMudjekeewis, Spirit Keeper of the WestTHE ELEMENTAL CLANSHow Turtle Helped to Build Our LandTurtle Clan -- EarthWhy Some Frogs Left the WaterFrog Clan -- WaterHow Butterflies Learned to FlyButterfly Clan -- AirHow the Thunderbird Came to BeThunderbird Clan -- FireFrog-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 CombinationsTRAVELING THE MEDICINE WHEELCONSTRUCTING A MEDICINE WHEEL