IMIX- Totem-Dragon. Energy to understand all things sacred. Creation energy, connection for visions, to learn the mysteries of the Universal Knowledge. The dragon carries the source energy of life, revered in ancient cultures for power and wisdom.

TURTLE- Symbol,Turtle Island. Direction East. The Turtle Constellation Orion, one of three stars in the Cosmic Egg. In Mayan is the Cosmic Hearth. Energy of Creative force at the one-on-one, personal level; dawn, awakening, birth. The beginning of each new era, this star in Orion appears with the rising Sun, heralding the creation of a new World cycle.

IK-Totem-Wind, Breath. Breath of spirit, energy of raw power, life force, if abused will move to anger and violence. Ability to connect with spirit through breathing for inner wisdom.

WHIRLWIND- Symbol- a double spiral helix in rising smoke. Direction North. Energy for an Inquiring mind, learning and wisdom. In Cherokee, the constellations are represented by 12 birds (dancers), the 13th bird is the Whirlwind, the lead dancer. This reflects the whirling of life. Wind is the breath of the Universe ( matching the Mayan symbol) channel of communication and carries the Sacred Smoke to the Great Spirit (Source- Hunab Ku in Mayan). Matches the pulse of the breath of the Cosmos.

AKBAL-Night-Totem-OWL,Guardian of the Night Sun. Energies for the opening of mystic secrets, see through the masks of deception, trickery. High ability of discernment. Portals open to other worlds and dimensions for your learning and spiritual growth. Magical abilities are possible.

HEARTH- Symbol-fire in the pit in the Center, velvet black as the night. The triangle in Orion. The M42 nebula ( home of the Central race from the WingMakers) in the center of the triangle of Orion is the fire in the Hearth, also matching the Mayan. The Hearth is the Torchbearer who holds the light and warmth throughout the night, much as the Owl described above. Belief is so strong that the surrounding elements become entrained to their rhythm and all resistance falls away. With respect and honor of intuition combined with knowledge this energy creates the magic of the center in this dimension.

KAN-Seed- Totem-Lizard. You enter carrying a heavy net of karmic debts, this energy helps you make amends to your self and others, dissolve debts, power of growth. The Lizard symbolizes wild sexual passions that you must balance.

DRAGON-Symbol is Draco winding beween the Little Dipper and Big Dipper. Dragon is the Corn Spirit, symbol of dual personality of Corn Mother and Maiden. Fertility and pro-creation from generation to generation. The word dragon means " eye, to look at, to see clearly". Spirit brings energy of Lawgiver, Justice, vigilance and protective, loyal unto death. Ley lines in China are "dragon lines", energy is sometimes called "orgone energy", pyramid power or magnetic force. Pyramids and kivas are collector portals for this energy, known as vortexes. Dragon energy beats a path everywhere, stirring things up with a big stick in tune with the beat of the drum, heartbeat of the Earth.

to transcend to other dimensions. Ability to bring forth knowledge from source for growth and use the mystic channel for portaling these energies. Connected to Root Chakra & Kundalini energy.

SERPENT- Symbol is Constellation Serpens. Serpent people are Sky people who come to earth periodically as Educators. As above-So below, on Earth the Serpent is the roots of the tree of knowledge. Serpent power is vital energy, the moving force, the instinct and desire for creativity, the trigger that sets off the action. It lights the fuse that magnifies and explodes the life force itself. Knowledge, combining science, technology and psychology, plus spirituality are seeded on the planet.

CIMI- Re-birth. Transformation. Very good fortune and abundance in all life choices. Dissolution of polarities to create great wealth. One of the most fortunate energies. Career in entertainment, public speaking, etc..

TWINS-Female Sun and Male Moon, whose union keeps the world going round in perpetuity is the first order. Cherokee myth has the Morning Star heralding the Sun, Venus, also being the Evening Star as representing the TWINS. The energy brings major changes all through out life, riding the tsunamis of earthquake and upheaval, making their own waves whereever they go. They undergo powerful transformations, alternating like a flashing neon sign. The challenge is to master Balance while experiencing Chaos leading to re-birth and abundance through infinity.

MANIK- Totem-Deer. A priest or shaman, a powerful person in general, to overwhelm an individual with one's personal power, divination. Inclined to become a teacher, healer, guru, civic leader, politician etc. Ability to create harmonic resonance

DEER- Symbol-Constellation Galagina, the Stag, known as Taurus, the Bull. It does not include the Pleiades and Hyades clusters which in Cherokee are viewed as separate. To feed, gatherers of food and supplies, they enjoy rituals, ceremonials, feasts, the souls of hospitality, sociability. Freedom versus security issues often inspire leadership and unique solutions. Combined with artistic and inspiring energies in harmony with lunar cycles, they nourish the clans.

LAMAT- Totem Rabbit. Energies of re-birth, regeneration, ripening, harvest and abundance. This person is overflowing with love energy in all areas of life. Spiritual growth is natural and with ease due to the unconditional love energy that flows.

RABBIT- Symbol-Venus, The Morning Star cycle of 260 days and Evening Star cycle of another 260 days, inspired the 13 numbers, 20 Day sign Sacred Calendar. Rabbit is the Trickster of Cherokee culture, matching the Coyote in other nations. The personification of Light and New Life, Sunrise, the scion of the Moon-Father of earth children, the Rabbit is fertility, be fruitful and multiply. Represents softness, gentleness and vulnerability.

MULUC-Water. Fluid of the cosmos to fluids in the body, energy to clear all karmic debts, personally and on a mass level with fluidity and grace. The Moon controls our fluid cycle, to clear and understand emotional issues. When you take this step to clear the emotional body, then you are ready for transformational energies at the next level. As humans, our actions are ruled by our emotions, the key is to understand the connection and honor the emotions.

THE RIVER-Symbol, The Milky Way is the Gihli'Utsun'stanun'yi "Where the Dog Ran" to gather the souls for Heaven. The River is the minion for Grandfather Moon. Long Man is the personification of the River stretching from the mountains to the lowlands, speaking to those who can understand. People of this sign find "sermons in the stones" and good in everything. These souls march to a different drummer, driven by inner volcanic forces. The River is the "Fountain of Life", giver of all fluids, water, rain, tears etc.

OC-Totem -Dog. Loyalty and faithfulness that survives beyond death. This was the first day of creation energy in this 4th world, sets the energy for love, loyalty and faithfulness on the 5200 year cycle. Heart chakra energy is involved so that we can move to the state of "unconditional love" with compassion. All sexual desire issues that are not in harmony will surface to be cleared.

WOLF- Symbol is Sirius (Dog star) and Antares, one or the other always visable but never at the same time. Wolf is our brother, shares our very roots. All dogs are domesticated wolves, companionship and guidance. Connecting link between the worlds. One who inspires loyalty, diplomacy and sense of humor with unlimited potential. A teacher, healer, pathfinder and transformer. Sharp as obsidian, gentle as a lamb.

CHU'EN-Totem-Monkey. The energy of humor, the artisan and craftsmen of the Universal energy. Helps us to lighten up in all situations, was the glyph of the 4th world creation in conjunction with OC so that we would have humor in all of our endeavors. The humor, when added to a serious situation will allow you to have a less destructive pattern of resolution. This is the "Cosmic joke" energy to help us transcend the duality. A life path of comedian, actor, artist, artisan writer, satirist, any path is enhanced with this humor in conjunction with the creative energies.

RACCOON-Symbol is Algol, a star in Perseus. Restless energy yearning for long-lost love. Algol was named DEMON STAR or MISCHIEVOUS ONE by the Ancients because it winks and fades at times. Raccoons are full of friendly mischief, eager to swap kisses for candy. Magnetic leaders, full of humor and gaiety. Favorite food is corn, the mainstay of the Cherokee. Very artistic while being the "masked bandit" who steals your heart.

EB- Road-Spiritual destiny in all your work, a wayshower, teacher, shamanic abilities through "lightning in the blood." Healer, guide to others to find their destiny in their spiritual journey. Usually works quietly behind the scenes, too busy helping others for fame and fortune.

RATTLESNAKE TOOTH-Symbol is Rainbow, delicate display of electromagnetic rays of the SUN. The Natal day sign of Medicine, the Shaman, the Priest, the Healer, and the Sorcerer. Guardian of the Way, Keeper of the Keys of the secret Kingdom.

BEN -Corn- Growth, abundance through Yang (male) energy for spiritual destiny, especially personal growth involving home and family, quauntum leap in inner and outer growth. A leader with positive strong energy in family or community.

REED- Symbol-Reed is the Earth, reflection of the Star Chaga of Pollux. Reed made up the Magician Twins who led the journey to bring back to life the daughter of the Sun. The Casket is Gemini. Energy for Intellectual minds, creation, re-creation, new directions, breaking the ties that bind. A trailblazer and leader. From the East, direction of success and happiness, no matter what route is taken, always ending up in the Light.

IX- Totem-Jaguar. Guardian of the portals to other dimensions, shamanic abilities will open. Multi-dimensional magic. Healer, leader, wayshower energy when used for spiritual growth. Abuse would be for using this power for control or negative purposes. Must find a powerful balance.

PANTHER-Symbol comets, meteors, shooting stars, fireballs, magicians. The early-morning Leo constellation Meteors appearing around the middle of November are Heralds of the Coming of the Light, the Cherokee New Year. Shadow of the Sphinx, Herald of the Dawn, guardians of the night when the sun is traveling through the underworld. Shapeshifters, manipulators of manifestations. Unlimited iimaginations, visualizations, spellbinding speakers.

MEN-Totem-Eagle. Powerful energy for succes in worldly affairs, due to far seeing vision. Ability to create masses of money and abundance through an intellectual type of profession. Eagle asks for what he desires and manifests it. Professor, lawyer, teacher, leader.

EAGLE-Symbol is Mars the Spirit Warrior. He is a minion of Grandfather Moon. Eagles were the warrior society, the braves the protectors of the nation.Women were included. There was no discrimination which is reflected in the language: third person singular is divided into animate, human and animate, not human instead of he and she. The energy of high hopes and anticipations, dreams and visions,cosmic consciousness and commitment. On earth a provider of excellence, leader, husbandry, care-taking of others, financial security and inheritance.

CIB- Totem-Vulture. Energy for the power of forgiveness especially in family matters. Wisdom to bring forth harmony and resonance in this earth walk. Spirit of compassion and tolerance are very high in energy patterns. A caretaker profession is usually succesful, counselor, nurse, doctor, preacher,etc.

OWL- Symbol is Arcturus, the brightest Star in the Constellation Bootes. The Cherokee Bear constellation (Ursa Major) includes the Big Dipper plus four stars in Bootes. Owl is a hunter, who stands for the wisdom and ability of all great hunters, the cunning of a fox, the tenacity of a bulldog and strength of a bear. Energy for deep thinkers, strong-willed, rigid convictions, bold and authoritive. Owl is the Mystic Ferryman who guides Earthlings on the return path to the stars holding the torch aloft.

CABAN- Totem-Incense. The ability to think and communicate our thoughts with spirit guidance. Energy for mediation,. resolution, conclusions, meditation, all thinking processes excel. Used with guidance will create fairness in our efforts. Without guidance, creates abusive power situations. Excellent energy for judge, lawyer, mediator, ambassador, etc.

HERON- Symbol is Deneb located in the Northern Cross beside the Milky Way. Comparable to the Egyptian Phoenix. Sign of movement, of perpetual motion, action of recycling, regeneration. Environmentalists, fighting for the underdog. Mentally alert, rational, yet opinionated. Great faith in people and the divine plan, hold the magic of ministry, medicine, marketing and matchmaking. Healing abilities especially with crystals. Negotiation and mediation energy.

ETZNAB- Mirror, flint. Ability to discern deception and mirror it back to the other. A catalyst for change through this ability. When used properly, harmonic resonance can be the result. If you take on anothers issues through the mirror, the result will be anger, grief and misunderstanding of purpose. All issues will surface and be mirrored in this earth walk. Energy comparable for teaching, leader, philosopher, writer, observing the mass consciousness evolution in some manner.

FLINT- Symbol is Chawa' or Castor of the Castor and Pollux Twins in Gemini. Castor appears in the evening personifying darkness. Pollux then appears in the east at dawn to end the night. Totem is a Flint Knife. Flint spirit shone a light like the sun and gave the people the Sacred Venus Calendar, fixed the days and promised to watch over the earthlings. A flint person endeavors to keep that covenant. Opener of the Way, a creator, innovator, stretches the mind to outside limits of capabilities. Changes the static to the dynamic. Brings about change, often through separation and destruction. Beams the Stellar Ray of Truth to Earth as a crystal sword cast down along the path of a lightning flash. The transformer brings things to a head and wipes the slate clean.

CAUAC- Storm,Lightning.- This energy electrifies those who come into your space with energy for activation of life. High energy individual, teaches much through their electricity of being. Lightning energizes earth, this same energy energizes humans. Divine connections can be acessed.

REDBIRD- Symbol Alcyone, of the Pleiades Star in constellation Taurus. Alcyone is the Central Sun of the Universe, heart of heaven. Lightning is the visible evidence of the presence of Redbird Spirit in the Sky. Daughter of the Sun Spirit, sing of Fire, Sun's alter ego on Earth.A feminine sign, the hand that rocks the cradle. Symbol of nurturing, the lighning nurtures and energizes. Energy for zest, curiosity, imagination, natural energizer of ideas. Lightning adds spiritual force to the human by way of "lightning of the blood" of a healer, directly body to body vibration. The key to spiritual communication and access to the wisdom of the Ancestors lies in the ability to bestir the blood to speak. Sacred stones such as flint, obsidian, crystal are created by lightning striking the ground.

AHAU-Ancestors. This energy allows many to have a strong connection with the Ancestors for wisdom, inner knowing, akashic records, divination and information. The Ancestors and a connection to them is highly respected in the Mayan world. Develop as a reader, advisor for spiritual growth, channeling, etc. Highest energy for spiritual growth on this earth walk. Diviner, astrologer, dowsing, opener of portals into dimensonal information.

FLOWER- Symbol is the Sun, place of abode of Great Spirit. The Sun creates, nurtures and is the super communicator, the way station that relays messages and energy from other stars in the galaxy. Energy for channeling information from the Ancestors. Speaking the Living Language of Light, which ignites the consciousness in others. Gold is the color of courage and opportunity of wealth. Creative arts, master craftsman expressing divinity and wisdom through their creations. The face of the flower follows the Sun gathering the fire of creativity, illuminating harmony and balance, resonating peace and continuity within the human spirit. This is the Sign of the Chalice of the Infinite, Caldron of Creation.