The Twelve Clan's of the Tribe of Yahweh

[Chief Night Wolf]

The Twelve Clan’s of the Tribe of Yahweh

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1.Red Hawk Clan-Aries

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People born at this time have a strong part of them that is passionate and full of energy. Often these

individuals will be driven to start new journeys or projects with enthusiasm and a clear sense of

direction. They may possess a warrior spirit and do not fear the unknown. They have a clear

understanding of what they want but sometimes find it hard to be patient. In Western astrology these

people are ruled by the planet Mars, the planet that governs our drive, motivation and desire. Mars

energy can be compared to the spirit of the Red Hawk, represented in the Native American Red

Hawk totem. Characteristics of the Red Hawk show some resemblances to the symbolism of Mars.

For example the hawk who takes flight whenever his desires motivate him, will free himself of the

restrictions that get in the way, by taking flight. His flight will free him from the rugged earthly

terrain on the ground below him. The same could be said of individuals who are born at this time.

The focused Hawk or Aries individual, through their passion and desire, can quickly and clearly get

to where they want to be. The hawk, which flies so high, is free and independent and as a result has

an advantage over his prey. Likewise individuals born at this time, governed by the planet Mars, can

see so clearly what they want and be so driven by their own passion that they often seem unaware

of obstacles or pitfalls that can get in the way. The Red Hawk can be found in the east on the

medicine wheel directly opposite the Raven,a creature who can teach the Red Hawk so much.

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2.Beaver Clan-Taurus

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People born at have a strong practical element to their nature, making them steadfast and reliable.

They like the tried and tested and prefer to engage in what has already been established, rather than

initiating new projects. In western astrology these people are ruled by the planet Venus, the planet

of love. Love for people born at this time can often be very physical and sensual. In Native

American tradition the Beaver totem, found in the east on the medicine wheel, reflects this. The

beaver spends much of its time working to create security by building, in the same way that his

ancestors have done so many times before him. The Beaver creates happiness and security by

building his dam, a structure that helps protect him against the rough world outside. In Western

astrology the Taurus individual is happiest if he can see all his worldly possessions around him,

protecting him from a dangerous world. The Taurus individual may need to feel, somewhere

underneath, that the possessions he has worked so hard to get, really will protect him from misery,

they really will bring him true happiness in some way. If you are born at this time a part of you may

relate to the need to build a world around you that is so secure, a world that is crisis free. The

Beaver individual can learn much from its natural partner, the snake, found in the west on the

medicine wheel

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3.Deer Clan-Gemini

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People born at this time have the capacity to be alert and inquisitive. These individuals tend to be on

     the go and need lots of stimulation. Mercury is an important planet for these folk and it often bestows 

them with a sharp mentality. In the west people born at this time come under the zodiac

sign of Gemini. In Native American astrology this energy is reflected in the Deer totem, which can

be found in the east on the medicine wheel. If we visualize the deer many would agree that the

swiftness and sharp senses they possess give them some advantages over other species including

man. Their ability to move swiftly and softly through their surroundings enables them to assess the

surroundings faster than any predator. Likewise the Gemini individual will often be mentally one

step ahead other folk, before they have even had a chance to notice. The only pitfall for these

individuals is their need to be on the go all the time, there reluctance to stay in one place for too

long. This need for constant movement sometimes makes it hard for these people to ground

themselves in long term projects. The Deer individual can learn much from the Elk energy, found

directly opposite, in the west, on the medicine wheel.

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4.Woodpecker Clan-Cancer

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People born at this time have a sensitive and protective streak to their nature. Their roots can be of

prime importance in their lives. These individuals will understand the meaning of nurturing. They

can turn their nurturing skills to support anything they love, whether it is their garden or their own

child. For these individuals however, their caring nature can be both a virtue and a vice. On the one

hand their ability to cherish and cultivate what they love give them the ability to support others and

help them blossom; In Native American tradition the woodpecker, who lies in the south on the

medicine wheel, is renowned for its ability to create the perfect nest for its offspring. On the other

hand these individuals can find it hard to let go and in worse case scenarios they may smother that

which is so dear to them. Again like the woodpecker that is compelled to peck away and may find it

hard to stop. The woodpecker individual can gain great insights from the snow goose who lies

directly opposite, in the north, on the medicine wheel.

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5.Salmon Clan -Leo

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People born at this time have a great strength. The strength that they possess comes from a fiery

passion that could be said to trigger immense willpower. The demonstrative Leo energy, we know

of in western astrology, is available to people born at this time. In Native American tradition it is

believed that individuals born during this phase possess characteristics similar to the salmon, a

creature that, at least once in their life, intuitively engages in a creative journey for the purpose of

reproduction. This journey requires sheer determination, as often the salmon will risk its life to get

where it needs to be. Like Leo folk who can possess have such a fiery focus, Salmon individuals

may fervently know what they want and won’t stop till they get it. The Salmon energy can be found

in the south, a time when the sun shines brightly and our soul needs to engage in the creative

process in order to truly experience life. The Otter energy, found directly opposite the salmon in the

north, reflects the fiery passion of the salmon qualities by revealing the strengths of logic and

detachment. When the salmon energy is close to burning out it is the Otter qualities that can

impasse important wisdom to the salmon individual

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6.Brown Bear Clan-Virgo

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People born at this time are practical and dutiful. They enjoy routine and are best when serving

others. Although these individuals are followers rather than leaders, they are renowned for their

intellect and have a inquisitiveness that can get them into trouble. In Native American tradition

people born at this time are represented by the brown bear which can be found in the south on the

medicine wheel. The brown bear, like its inquisitive Virgo human counterpart, is also intelligent and

very curious, considered by some as nosiness. The bear is an introverted cautious animal. We can

also see this introversion in the Virgo character as often these individuals possess strong analytical

abilities. In Native American tradition the bear is seen to possess practicality but practicality that

often involves the use of imaginative methods to complete a task. Likewise people born at this time

can also possess these qualities. Bear people possess much strength but can develop their overall

character by learning to be more comfortable around others and resisting isolation. These more

sociable qualities can be found in the cougar totem. The Bear individual can gain much insight from

the Cougar placed directly opposite the bear on the medicine wheel, in the north.

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7.Raven Clan-Libra

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People born at this time have strong peacekeeping skills. They are most at home when there is

harmony around them and can feel quite unsettled with conflict. In western astrology individuals

born at this time fall within the sign of Libra. In Native American astrology these individuals are

represented by the Raven, found in the west on the medicine wheel. The Raven individual enjoys

the company of others and always strives for balance and harmony. In Native American tradition

there are numerous legends about the Raven who initially starts its life as a white bird but some

sacrifice or wrongdoing forces the Raven to become black. These myths emphasis the duality,

represented through the colours black and white, of human nature. The colour change depicted in

these legends may hint at the contrast between our shadow side and our true spiritual nature. Like

the hawk and the woodpecker Raven individuals are leaders. For the Raven personality however it

must be their ability to bring balance and harmony, to act as a diplomat, that provides them with the

skills to make good leaders. For the Raven individual who cannot find harmony in life it can be sole

destroying. For those Ravens who are experiencing ongoing unresolved conflict it could be a case

of being too selfless, through a need to please others. It is the Hawk, who resides in the east on the

medicine wheel, that can teach the Raven so much about love of thyself.

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8.Snake Clan-Scorpio

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People born at this time are emotionally deep but are inclined to keep their feelings to themselves.

The secretive nature of these individuals, known as Scorpio’s in the west, has given them some bad

press over the years. Often the mysterious qualities these folk carry create fear and distrust in others

but they create what is perceived to be a dark side in these people. These individuals can experience

emotional extremes, be taken to hell and back, and come out the other side transformed. Maybe It is

   this ability to rejuvenate that is misinterpreted by some as emotional detachment In native 

American astrology the Snake totem, 

found in the west on the medicine wheel, represent the spirit of people

born around this time. If we image a snake moving through wild grass it is possible to feel its

secretive silence. If we watch it shed its skin we can see it rejuvenate. We might fear snake but may

not be aware of its deep emotions. The snake person has so much power through their enigmatic

energy and ability to transform. Their challenge however is to not attract the crisis that asks for

perpetual change but instead to strive for some form of stability. It is the Beaver energy, found in

the east on the medicine wheel that will teach the Snake personality so much about the nature and

benefits of stability and structure.

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9.Owl Clan-Sagittarius

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People born at this time tend to be philosophical with a broad minded view towards life. For this

reason they can be natural teachers. In the west these people fall under the astrology sign of

Sagittarius. The Sagittarius individual is also renowned for its wisdom. The Owl totem, in Native

American astrology, found in the west on the medicine wheel, represents people born at this time. In

this creature of the night we find much wisdom. The owl has an ability to see much even in the dark

which could be viewed as symbolic of an ability to understand much without relying on external

sources suggesting strong inner intuition and perception. In the west the Sagittarius individual is

known as being outgoing and jovial, an archetypal Santa Clause. The owl does not portray such an

outgoing representation of this type of character, more a shrewder one. However if you bring the

attributes of the west and native American together , the jolliness and the shrewdness we can

understand a lot about what creates a wise individual. The owl individual however also have lessons

to learn in this life, for these individuals can, in their broadmindedness, fail to attend to important

details and miss the point completely. For this reason they can learn much from the deer totem

found in the east on the medicine wheel.

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10.Snow Goose Clan-Capricorn

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People born at this time, under the constellation of Capricorn, possess the ability to be practical and

organized. These individuals have the potential to hold authority in what they choose to engage in.

They will often find themselves in the position of leading a project or organization and if they do

they may well approach it in a meticulous manner. In Native American tradition the snow goose

totem, found in the north on the medicine wheel, is used to represent the energy of these folk. The

snow goose is quite a unique bird that chooses to follow the snow rather than the sun. Likewise

individuals who are born at this time appreciate the purity of beginnings, a purity that may be far

too limiting and lifeless for others. However the opportunities that come with such beginnings are a

blank canvas, a huge potential for those who possess practical leadership qualities. The Snow Goose

is also a creature that is methodical. The Snow Goose, when migrating, may fly thousands of miles

each year in a V shape. At the head of the formation is the female leader. The leader will be the

strongest, she help to break up the wind for those who fly immediately behind her but slightly to the

side. Her position is intentional as she does not obstruct the geese’s vision behind her, but takes the

main burden of any flight resistance that comes from the wind. The Geese directly behind her are

the next strongest creatures in the gaggle. The geese that shadow take the 

burden for the geese that follow them and so on. This process could

 be seen to show the methodical approach as well as

value of working methodically within an organization these individuals born at this time possess.

Snow Geese also adhere to a pecking order, within the gaggle, showing an appreciation of authority.

The pecking order can be seen to symbolize the authoritarian Capricorn traits, as individuals born at

this time can deeply value authority as well as possess it. The snow goose or Capricorn individual

can possess practical meticulous authority, but in the process of attending to matters that they

choose to engage in through having such qualities, they can become out of touch with their

emotions. For this reason the Snow Goose individual can grow from following the wisdoms of the

Flicker individual found in the south on the medicine wheel.

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11.Otter Clan-Aquarius

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People born under the constellation of Aquarius, can be logical, independent and to some degree

eccentric. They are also very sociable but are neither followers nor leaders as they do not attach

themselves to much, preferring the freedom that detachment offers. In Native American tradition

this independent friendly energy is represented through the otter totem, found in the north on the

medicine wheel. As a creature the otter is renowned for its playful nature. The otter will raise its

young in a lively home life that incorporates a good balance of work and play. The interpretation of

western astrology and Native American astrology differ slightly. In Native American tradition the

otter individual forms strong attachments just like their animal counterpart who will mourn the loss

of one of their young or partner. In both Western and north American tradition these individuals are

considered unconventional as the otter does not follow the normal pattern of its family the weasel.

For many this alternative look on life is refreshing but it can also have its limits. Some individuals

born at this time may find it hard to belong to society and for this reason the pride and

demonstrative nature of the Salmon personality, found in the south on the medicine wheel, can

teach the Otter much.

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12.Wolf Clan-Pisces

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People born under the constellation of Pisces can possess a high degree sensitivity and intuition.

They can be so sensitive to the people or environment that they immerse themselves in that they can

lose themselves to others. Native American tradition sees these individuals as possessing qualities

similar to the Wolf. The Wolf has traditionally earned the reputation as a hunter. However the wolf

in its natural environment is also a very sensitive creature who depends deeply on its relationship to

a permanent mate. Like their animal counterpart, individuals born at this time can be devastated if a

long term relationship ends. Wolf people, found in the north on the medicine wheel, can learn so

much from the bear totem found directly opposite, in the south. Although these individuals may

experience some suffering through losing themselves to others, they can thrive through discovering

their spiritual self. Like their animal totem the wolf, they can be good hunters. However these

individuals have a hunger not for food but more for a meaning to life and therefore can be hunters

of philosophy, religion or spirituality.