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Native American

Q: How many signs are in the Native American?

The Native American has 12 signs: Snow Goose, Otter, Wolf, Red Hawk, Beaver, Deer, Woodpecker, Salmon, Brown Bear, Raven, Snake, Owl.

Native American • 12 signs

The Native American Zodiac, also known as the Medicine Wheel or Earth Astrology, is rooted in the deep spiritual connection between indigenous peoples and the natural world. This twelve-sign system assigns a totem animal — Snow Goose, Otter, Wolf, Red Hawk, Beaver, Deer, Woodpecker, Salmon, Brown Bear, Raven, Snake, and Owl — based on your birth date. Each animal totem is linked to a cardinal direction, a season, an element, and a sacred plant, reflecting the interconnectedness of all living things. This holistic system emphasizes harmony with nature and the spiritual medicine each animal brings.

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Last updated: June 17, 2026

History & Origins of the Native American

The Native American Zodiac, as presented in contemporary form, draws on the traditions of various North American indigenous peoples — particularly Algonquian-speaking nations of the northeastern woodlands — who viewed the natural world as a living spiritual system in which humans, animals, plants, and celestial forces were deeply interconnected. The Medicine Wheel, a sacred circle representing the cosmos and the cycle of life, forms the structural foundation of this zodiac.

Each of the 12 signs corresponds to a Moon (lunar month) in the annual cycle and is symbolized by a totem animal whose characteristics reflect the personality of those born in that period. The signs include animals such as the Snow Goose (winter solstice), Otter, Wolf, Falcon, Beaver, Deer, Woodpecker, Salmon, Brown Bear, Raven, Snake (known as Serpent), and Elk (also called Elk or Moose depending on the tradition).

It is important to acknowledge that "Native American astrology" as a single unified system is a modern synthesis rather than a single tribal tradition. Indigenous astronomical knowledge is highly diverse across hundreds of distinct nations, each with its own cosmological framework. The 12-sign system used here is drawn primarily from reconstructions by authors such as Sun Bear and Wabun Wind in their 1980 work The Medicine Wheel: Earth Astrology, which sought to create an accessible framework rooted in Plains and Woodland traditions.

Origin	North American Indigenous traditions
Structure	Medicine Wheel (sacred circle)
Number of signs	12
Sign basis	Moon (lunar month)
Primary symbol	Totem animal

Mythology & Symbolism of the Native American

Native American zodiac mythology is grounded in the Medicine Wheel — a sacred circle representing the interconnection of all life, the four directions, the four seasons, and the elemental forces of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Each sign occupies a specific position on this wheel, carrying the medicine (spiritual wisdom and healing power) of its totem animal.

In indigenous North American traditions, animals are not merely symbols — they are teachers, protectors, and spiritual allies. A sign's totem animal is believed to walk alongside individuals born in its moon cycle, offering guidance through dreams, visions, and encounters in the natural world. This relationship is reciprocal: honoring the totem animal through ceremony, song, and respectful conduct strengthens the bond and unlocks the animal's medicine.

The Medicine Wheel also connects each sign to a specific plant ally, mineral (stone), and clan animal, creating a web of symbolic correspondences that support healing and personal growth. These associations form a holistic spiritual portrait — not just of personality, but of purpose, healing path, and relationship to the living Earth. It is important to note that this modern 12-sign synthesis draws from multiple tribal traditions and should be understood as an accessible framework rather than a single authoritative indigenous system.

Symbolic Associations

Sacred structure	Medicine Wheel
Spiritual relationship	Totem animal as teacher and protector
Holistic web	Plant ally, mineral, clan animal

All Native American Signs

The Native American encompasses 12 distinct signs, each with unique personality traits, elemental associations, and symbolic meaning rooted in Native American tradition.

Snow Goose

Element: Earth · Ruling: Birch Tree

Like the snow goose that migrates with unwavering purpose, these individuals are driven and goal-oriented. Their connection to the Earth element and the North direction gives them grounding strength.

AmbitiousDeterminedReliable

Otter

Element: Air · Ruling: Aspen Tree

Otter people are the friendly rebels of the Medicine Wheel. Their inventive minds and humanitarian hearts make them beloved changemakers in their communities.

UnconventionalIndependentFriendly

Wolf

Element: Water · Ruling: Plantain Tree

Wolf people embody the deep compassion and intuitive wisdom of their totem. Connected to the Water element, they flow between the physical and spiritual worlds with grace.

CompassionateIntuitiveGentle

Red Hawk

Element: Fire · Ruling: Dandelion

Like the red hawk soaring high above, these individuals see the big picture with crystal clarity. Their fiery energy and pioneering spirit make them natural leaders who inspire others to soar.

PioneeringBoldEnergetic

Beaver

Element: Earth · Ruling: Wild Clover

Beaver people embody industriousness and the power of persistent effort. Like their totem, they build remarkable things through patience, skill, and unwavering dedication.

IndustriousPersistentPractical

Deer

Element: Air · Ruling: Fern

Graceful and quick-minded like their totem, Deer people navigate the world with curiosity and charm. Their gift for communication bridges worlds and brings people together.

Quick-wittedCommunicativeGentle

Woodpecker

Element: Water · Ruling: Wild Rose

Woodpecker people pour their hearts into everything they touch, especially their homes and families. Like their totem who carves out shelter with devotion, they create safe havens of love.

NurturingDevotedEmotional

Salmon

Element: Fire · Ruling: Raspberry

Swimming upstream with unstoppable determination, Salmon people are creative powerhouses. Their generous spirit and natural magnetism make them the shining heart of every gathering.

ProudCreativeGenerous

Brown Bear

Element: Earth · Ruling: Violet

Methodical and hardworking like the bear preparing for winter, these individuals approach life with practical wisdom. Their analytical minds and modest nature make them quietly indispensable.

PracticalModestAnalytical

Raven

Element: Air · Ruling: Ivy

Raven people seek balance and beauty in all things, like their totem who sees both light and shadow. Their diplomatic gift and natural charm make them beloved bridges between opposing forces.

DiplomaticCharmingIdealistic

Snake

Element: Water · Ruling: Thistle

Snake people embody the power of transformation and the wisdom of shedding the old to embrace the new. Their intense nature and piercing insight make them master healers and truth-seekers.

PassionateSecretivePowerful

Owl

Element: Fire · Ruling: Mistletoe

Owl people see clearly in the darkness, carrying ancient wisdom and boundless optimism. Like their totem who flies silently through the night, they navigate life's mysteries with philosophical grace.

AdventurousOptimisticWise

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