4.5.1.6 Planting Moon (Grey Wolf 56-59)

• Birthdates: April 11 to May 10; Season is Spring
• East is Wind Influence; Direction is East; Element is Air
• Beaver is moon totem; Dandelion is plant totem
• Citrine is mineral totem; Color is saffron
• Compatible Partners are people of the fall moons, especially those of the Harvest Moon
• 4.5.1.6.1 Time of Planting
  • Time to prepare soil to accept seeds to provide food for the coming year
  • Time to leave the dependency of the infant and move to next part of the cycle
  • Springtime waters slow
  • Soil rich and full of moisture necessary to nourish new growth
  • People born in this moon will be able to see the value of preparing well
    • They are influenced by the passing moon of the East
    • They will not be afraid of hard work
    • Can put a great deal of effort into anything they turn their mind to
    • Have a sense of necessity to builf upon an idea
    • Comprehend need for expansion and effort for new growth
    • Excellent at promoting new ideas; bring enthusiasm
    • They are very much people of the light
    • Need balance from air and water
    • Can thrive living close to rivers and streams
    • Need to feel fresh air of open countryside
    • Potential for laziness and confusion about goals
      • Not because they want to be lazy
      • Sometimes need to be shown what needs to be done, accomplished
      • Then can put heart and soul into project
    • Benefit from clarity meditation and visualization brings
  • These people are most compatible with those of Harvest Moon
    • Can help Planting Moon people plant right seeds for life path
    • Can see what is needed

• 4.5.1.6.2 Beaver
  • Represents moon totem
  • Beaver-person needs to come out into the world at this time of year
    • Need to repair, prepare, or build up
    • To begin a growing of things
  • Beaver is an industrious creature, very much involved in activity
    • Comes out of semi-hibernation, begins going about land in spring
    • In winter, only goes into water to get what it needs
    • Mends lodge and repairs dam in spring when waters slow
    • Develops better swimming place, better hunting place
  • Beaver people excel at trying to begin new projects
    • Prepare for planting, for summers to come, for growing
    • Work very industriously throught daylight, also into evening
    • Day starts before sun rises, finishes after sun sets
    • Not afraid of hard work, will pur in long hours

• 4.5.1.6.3 Plant and Mineral
  • Dandelion is plant totem
    • According to legend, it was formed by dust raised from the passing chariot of the sun
    • Bright yellow flowers open at dawn, close just before dusk
    • Among first plants to appear in spring
    • Matures early, gives fresh greens and medicines when vegetation scarce
    • Can withstand many adverse conditions without being harmed
      • As a late frost or windy day
    • Cleansing medicine from leaves and root
    • Greens may be eaten cooked or raw
  • Citrine is mineral totem
    • A blend of yellow and orange in color
    • It carries colors of the East and the dawning orange of South
    • Can produce willpower necessary to achieve goals
  • Color is saffron
    • Often worn by holy men
    • Can build energy in gentle and sensitive way
  Vision: Roy Wilson ~ | ~ Sun Bear ~ | ~ Grey Wolf

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