Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals

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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.

We ask for Hummingbird medicine so that we can taste the sweet nectars of life and have great happiness while dwelling on the earth mother. In Native America, there was a Council of Grandmothers. The grandmothers had the respect of everyone. Grandmothers were the old ones who had lived long lives and had much experience in living. They had faced many of the very real day-to-day problems of survival. The Grandmothers gave counsel and advice and were concerned for the earth. They were given final say and their word was the highest law. They always took into consideration, when making their decisions, the quality of life for the seven generations to come. They were the ultimate Otter Power Medicine. The cards will help us see that we are never alone and always turn to divine and spiritual guidance.You may have to have trust and be patient because of some situation or problem that occurs in May. You may be aggravated or on edge for a time but stay with the Ant medicine. Know that what you need is coming to you. Ants know how to wait–so should you in May. Let Ant medicine untie each day for you and in just the right moment, seize an opportunity you have been waiting for—something you have wanted for a long time. Wrestle it to the ground and get it done. That’s Ant medicine. Patience–the short and sweet of it. Also, until enough time has passed to dissolve any negative effect (generally on the full moon, as one would expect). What is Hawk medicine? If you apply after your baby is born, your certificate will last for 12 months from your baby's birth.

SOUTH. Card number 35, Horse—Power. Keep on good terms with Horse medicine, with Power. Have a good balance with Horse but watch it–don’t let yourself get Horsed around by anyone. Horse was once a migratory herd animal. With strong Horse medicine, you may want the freedom to go places and do things. Horse may increase your confidence to take on important work. The gifts and medicines of the Horse are enormous. Horses transformed our world. They made goods easier to move. They sped up progress. They reduced distances. They allowed people to travel far and wide and interact and trade with each other—to exchange ideas and share knowledge—“cultural expansion” is another way of putting it. Weasel is a powerful ally that can assist you in precarious times—times like these times. Weasel has nerves of steel and is the perfect ally to have in a crunch, in a business, or in a situation where outcomes are unknown and hard to strategize. Weasel is a sleek and supple, watchful and noiseless animal. Weasels think on their feet and they are blindingly fast. Weasel medicine helps one to narrow the field, simplify complications, and keep things flowing and easy—keeping everything moving right along. Weasel is practical and never naive They know how to move in and out of an impasse. Weasel is multiskilled. Learn from Weasel. Learn how to maneuver with your words and with your deeds. Learn how to be Stealthy and play for keeps. Weasel is not a bad medicine to master. Go to work on your inner Weasel. Weasel thrives on stress and action, which in itself is a specific form of power. Weasel can turn the tables and has medicine to turn your life around—calm, cool, and collected at all times. 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.The Medicine Cards holds a collection of ancient and traditional Indigenous traditions; the Hawk Medicine is one such range of wisdom. This range of medicine is not limited to just the practices of the Hawk nation but a wide range of Indigenous peoples worldwide. Life is but a dream as is told in old stories and songs. Don’t just seek visions. It’s important to explore your dreams. Snakes and other hibernators such as bears are big dreamers. Dreams put you in touch with supernatural worlds. Know that these worlds are real. Snake may be protecting you in some way. Old Shaking Tail may be trying to warn you about the need to take care of some pressing matter you have overlooked and that is staring at you unblinkingly right in the face. Seeing a Snake may mean that change has come suddenly upon you. Be ready for it. Snake can ease your transition. Snake is an earthy animal and brings in a perfect balance of masculine and feminine energy. David Carson and Jamie Sams are the authors of the “Native American wisdom” book and card set with forty-four animals providing lessons. 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. Both men stayed in touch, and over time, they realized that they both shared similar views on the future of medicine and health care. They realized that they could be a great team and started a company together. Q. Why do doctors and nurses need to learn about Medicine Cards?

In 2008, Jamie Sams developed a program prototype and traveled to Boston to present his findings at a mobile health forum. While there, he met David Carson, who was invited to the talk. If you are starting something new and you need to give it a boost, it is a good idea to go and stand in the East in front of a tree that you are drawn to. Put your left hand on the bark and ask the tree to help you start from scratch with any new starts you are making. The East itself is a beginning—the dawn of new possibilities. Get a new lease on life. Be like Squirrel. Have lots of fun. Be nimble, adaptable, and resourceful. Be busy-busy all the time. Be active. Get ready and prepared to meet any contingencies and be able to handle them all with ease and comfort. The message of Squirrel in the East is simple. The first message is spiritual. Find your highest guidance and follow it. Be in touch with the little medicine spirits all around you. Ask for and accept help from Squirrels. Know that changes are coming so be ready for them. Squirrel says to Gather necessities you might need in the event of a harsh winter or any other challenging situation. Plan for the unplanned. Squirrel medicine is nudging you to be practical, creative, adaptable, and prosperous. Simply analyze future needs and Squirrel those items away until needed. This is Squirrel medicine in a nutshell. CENTER. Card Number 5, Bear—Introspection. The Center tells us that we have descended from spirit into material form and we must find a balance between these two distinct worlds. Center yourself in Introspection and Bear medicine. Bear is a hibernator, a visionary, a dreamer, and is able to know their own strengths and weaknesses. We have assumed an identity, an individual consciousness, and the freedom to act. Bear Medicine tells you to pay close attention to your Intuition and hunches during the month of May and when it feels right, act on them immediately. a form of hypoadrenalism (for example, Addison's disease) for which specific substitution therapy is essentialDavid 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. NORTH Card Number 30, Rabbit—Fear. The North color is white–like the snows of winter. And North is the place where stands the wise elder carrying many a winter on their stooped shoulders. The elder is closest to the Great Spirit. Elders have seen it and done it and they are wise and experienced. Now sage old Rabbit has come along in the North to speak of Fear. Fear is repressive and stagnant—it takes the spark out of life and out of you. If you are challenged by Fear and it is a problem for you, the magic and powers of Rabbit can bring relief. It is absolutely imperative you quit running negative scripts of gloom and doom in your mind’s eye and flip it to less Fearful. more positive, loving affirmations. hold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disability Fox Medicine has been a part of Indian culture for centuries and is still used to treat many ailments. Deer can help you calm down your emotions. Deer are empathic. Deer’s compassion and empathy are an expression of spiritual development. Deer is a peaceful, gentle being. Let sensitive Deer medicine enter your heart and mind and give you tranquility. Let the Deer guide you on the beauty road—the easy road, Gentle, sweet, effortless, and relaxed. Follow the road of our ancestors that got us here, the Deer way, the heart way, the loving way. Be alert, alive, and optimistic. The Deer Road is the ancestor road so be like Deer–kind, loving, easy-going, and serene. Always invite Deer medicine into your life—Deer’s loving medicine soars through the universe making it a better place.