CENTER. Card Number 8, Otter—Woman Medicine. The Center is a constant, where we are at all times—the locus of what we think about now. Otter medicine speaks of feminine energy. Otter in the middle position this month indicates a time of centering female power. What needs a more intuitive touch? What is not working because of too much yang, or an overstepping of force? All women have a component of masculine energy and all men have a component of feminine energy. Feminine energy is life itself and the life force within you. It is intuitive, heart-centered, empathetic, and nurturing. Otter tells you to seek your true nature and to have fun and enjoy life. Otter medicine will give you a strong energy boost. Extract and put good things into your life. Otters find joy at every turn. Flow with the waters of sensuality. Otters can be a bit mischievous and teasing. Otter brings a contagious exuberance and oftentimes good fortune. Otter Is a life-affirming and happy creature and signifies balanced female energy—in other words, Otter holds the powers of Woman Medicine and with it essential and profound Insights. Animismis a type of Native American religion that believes in spirits and the deceased’s soul. They think that everything has a soul and that all of nature is inhabited by spirits.

EAST. Card number 26 Squirrel—Gathering. The medicine wheel is an ancient paradigm of the unity of the cosmos, holding ancient wisdom handed down to us from Native America. The East color is yellow on the medicine wheel–sun and fires of the heart are in the East. East is the beginning of our sacred journey and we have this opportunity each morning—the possibility of walking on the red road of spirit. We have entered into October country now late into the year. It is a witchy time, October—a time of magic, the time of colorful and beautiful leaves falling from trees, a time of transition into winter. Squirrel has a great understanding and knowledge of trees. Consider the tree—often called a standing person in Native America. The tree is rooted deep in the Mother Earth and there are more roots than branches. Trees are lofty and stretch high into the Father Sky. The tree was once an important communication device. If you could imagine a person’s image and give it to a tree it would reach that person and they would know you were thinking about them. Every single tree is connected energetically to all other trees. SOUTH. Card Number 12, Porcupine—Innocence. Happy and slow-going Porcupine has appeared in the South—the summertime of life. South is also the place of trust and Innocence on the medicine wheel making Porcupine feel completely at home there. One could even say that Porcupine is emblematic of the South. Be open to Porcupine medicine. Porcupine are gentle and Innocent creatures telling you not to be hidebound or strict in your thinking. Trust your instincts. Use your imagination. Explore your environment. Have fun. Consider the world to be your playground. Let your inner child rule instead of the stern old adult. South is the direction of growth and discovery so don’t worry. Be happy. Take joy in each moment. Take joy in little things. Have no fear. Be like Porcupine knowing you are protected physically and spiritually. Brother and sister Porcupine’s message is one of remembering and reconnecting with your Innocence, your child self–pursuing your hopes and dreams openly and without guile. If one is using Fox Medicine, the set off symptoms will be known as a “booster,” meaning that they will only work as a booster until the next full moon. WEST. Card Number 1, Eagle— WEST. Card Number 1, Eagle—Spirit. West signifies introspection and seeking higher truth within so turn your Eagle eyes inward. Eagle in the West is telling us March is a time for going within, scrutinizing our connection to Spirit, and fine-tuning our inner lives. Eagle is big medicine as almost everyone well knows. Eagle nests in the highest branches of the tree of life. Awe-inspiring Eagle gives us divine courage. Ask Eagle to bring higher medicine powers into your life. Eagle gives us a strong and direct connection with Great Mystery. Because of Eagle’s often high and circular flight, the feathered creature has been associated with the powers of the warrior sun. Possessing Eagle medicine, you stand out. You shine brightly. If you are a Spiritual seeker, the majestic Eagle can transport you to the above world into the realm kept by this great feathered raptor—the place of the mysterious powers of Spirit. Eagle is a cosmic visionary and is pointing the way for you.

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David Carson was raised in Oklahoma, and learned animal ways and animal clans from his mother Opal, and his aunts, Agnes, Ruby, Phoebe, all members of the Choctaw tribe of Oklahoma. These Native lessons informed his stories and knowledge of animals in Medicine Cards. I love this book and cards as well. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I use the spreads to assist me in life and use the cards as research as well Try to discover the tools that millions of people seek for guidance, inspiration, and help find answers to life’s questions. You qualify for a full help HC2 certificate (which includes free NHS prescriptions) if your income is less than or equal to your requirements, or your income is greater than your requirements by no more than half the current English prescription charge. Now is the time to become a true Leader. Be on good terms with the Great Spirit Chief and know your mission. Respect yourself. Lead yourself. Take responsibility and trust. Learn how to communicate clearly what must be done—but don’t do too much talking. Choose your words carefully. Dedicate yourself and coordinate hearts and hands. Be an objective strategist, a pragmatist. Learn how to inspire. Don’t worry—just lead. Set the example. With Mountain Lion at your side, set your intent and stalk your vision and don’t be afraid to pounce. You may not be able to please everyone but Mountain Lion power furnishes an umbrella under which others can rest and feel safe and secure while attending to their duties.

In Native American stories, Horse shrank the world many times over and made it manageable—made life easier for almost everyone. The art of stealing Horses from an enemy was a highly developed skill, respected, and honored in many Native American cultures. Stealing Horses was stealing Power. Dance your Horse-spirit-medicine with a passion and be as free as the wind. In Native America, a many-Horse person was a person of great wealth. Use your Horse medicine to complete some specific project or objective you are pursuing. You may soon become a many-Horse person yourself and increase your Power and status immeasurably. Moose in the North, in wisdom, says for you to take better care of yourself and put yourself first—start by being proud of your accomplishments whatever they are. Never put yourself down. Accentuate the positive as it were. Know that you have powerful medicines. Be kind to yourself and give yourself pleasure and rewards. There is no one more deserving of love and respect than you. Look in the mirror and give yourself the appreciation you deserve. The number one person you need to please is you. You are most worthy. Feel good about yourself. Be confident. Be proud. You don’t have to compare yourself with anyone. You are unique. With a solid connection to Moose energy, one can get out there and strut their stuff and have high Self-Esteem and pride in all that you do. Moose energy tells you to embrace your pride and relish your personal power. Focus on what you can do to enhance your Self-Esteem from now forward.

NORTH. Card Number 38. Frog—Cleansing. Elders traditionally stand in the North. The North season is winter. The North color is white. The North represents intellect and wisdom. Burn sweetgrass in the North to celebrate elders or perhaps your own elder years. Frog in the North tells you to think about Cleansing and then act accordingly. Clean up your act. If you have the opportunity do a traditional sweat lodge, a Cleansing of the body, or do a traditional vision quest–the seeking of self-empowerment and purpose through vision, a Cleansing of the mind. Frog is a healer and a shaman. Frog’s power song is said to bring the Cleansing rain. Frog medicine can help you sort out your emotions. Emotions are related to the water element. Deepest healing happens on the emotional plains. If you are discouraged and have resentment, ask Frog to help you. Take those two debilitating emotions to the water and scrub them away. My problem with animal symbolism is that I feel so cut off from animals as a day to day part of my life that the book has to do a really good job grounding the symbolism of the animal. I feel like this book needs a whole book of native myths of the animals to get that job done. Which it doesn't have, of course. The beginning chapters also seem very minimalist and suffer for it, though it looks like her book Earthways might fill in some gaps. For the past few hundred years, the medicine bundle and the ceremony have been mixed with the beliefs of English settlers coming to the area from other lands. Jamie Sams and David Carson are two entrepreneurs who have been marketing the idea of using a smartphone to help patients manage their disease for the past seven years. Armadillo in the West is in all probability a warning for you not to get careless with your words. Don’t overly share your creative ideas or projects. Keep your ideas and plans private until they can be actualized. Setting your Boundaries is often not an option. It is a must and Armadillo has shown up to help you do this. Armadillo counsels you to look carefully at your personal needs. Don’t leave it to your fate or to other people to decide for you. Some people’s energies can drain you and make you feel muddled and discombobulated. Shield yourself in some manner that only you know. You are the best person to decide your boundaries. You don’t have to be rigid but don’t compromise yourself either. And never waver in saying no when no is appropriate.Medicine cards are based on the wisdom of the American Indians and based on the correspondence between the body, mind, heart, and soul. We ask for Badger energy when we must stand our ground and speak up for ourselves in a timely manner.