Spirit Clans: Native Wisdom for Personal Power and Guidance

by David Carson, Steven D Farmer PhD (Foreword by)

Overview

For thousands of years, Native American tradition has taught that we all carry within us an ancient blessing, a spirit clan that connects us to the earth. Our spirit clan may be an animal, or a plant, a stone, or some special object that has taken on spiritual power. Your clan is a reservoir of powerful energy. It helps carry you through troubled times and protects you from danger. The wisdom of their teachings shows the way to true peace and prosperity and to live in harmony with all that is.

In this book, you will learn how to discover your own spirit clan using dreams and visions as a guide and by contemplating the stories, traditions, and descriptions of the 75 clans gathered here. In-depth descriptions of the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of spirit clans and their modern-day manifestations lift these ancient teachings off the page and bring them to life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781571748409
Publisher:	Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	05/01/2018
Series:	N/A
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	664,965
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

David Carson is an official member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He is the coauthor of the bestselling Medicine Cards, which draws on the healing power of animals.

Steven D. Farmer, PhD is the author of Animal Spirit Guides.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xv

Foreword xvii

1 Turtle Island 1

2 The Coming of the Spirit Clans 3

3 What Is a Spirit Clan? 5

4 The Path of the Shaman 9

Dreams 12

Visions 14

Altered States 14

Past Life Regression 15

Training with a Shaman 18

5 The Spirit Clans Revealed 21

Alligator 23

Ant 25

Antelope 27

Badger 29

Bear 31

Beaver 33

Bluebird 35

Buffalo 37

Butterfly 39

Cloud 41

Corn 43

Cottonwood 45

Coyote 47

Crane 49

Crawdad 51

Crow 53

Deer 55

Dog 57

Duck 59

Eagle 61

Elk 63

Fire 65

Fish 67

Flint 69

Flute 71

Forehead 73

Fresh Land 75

Frog 77

Gopher 79

Grouse 81

Hawk 83

Holly Leaf 85

Horn 87

Horse 89

Hummingbird 91

Kingfisher 93

Kit Fox 95

Lizard 97

Mole 99

Moon 101

Morning 103

Mountain Goat 105

Mountain Lion 107

Mouse 109

Oak 111

Opossum 113

Otter 115

Owl 117

Plumed Serpent 119

Porcupine 121

Rabbit 123

Red Willow 125

Reed 129

Roadrunner 129

Sage 131

Shell 133

Snake 135

Snipe 137

Snow 139

Spider 141

Spruce 143

Squash 146

Squirrel 148

Sun 150

Tadpole 152

Thunder 154

Tobacco 156

Turkey 158

Turquoise 160

Turtle 162

Water 164

Water Bug 166

Wolf 168

Yellow Finch 170

Yellow Jacket 172

6 The Spirit of the Time Carrier 175

7 The Journey to Your Original Spirit Clan 179

8 Of Time and Time Travel 183

Editorial Reviews

03/12/2018
Carson (Medicine Cards), member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, guides spiritual explorers through a journey of self-discovery in this informative primer on Native American myths of the spirit clan. Unlike power animals—which are individual guides to personal power—Carson writes that the spirit clan is a blessing imprinted into the soul’s development, the center of one’s identity, and a source of protection and energy. In brief chapters, Carson charts the origins of spirit clans and then describes 75 different clans (Alligator, Cottonwood, Fresh Land, Lizard, Mole, Tornado, and Yellow Jacket) that are meant to provide guidance on living a meaningful life. Composed of fables about the clans and their spiritual traits, the chapters explore the essence of animals, plants, natural elements, and celestial bodies. For example, Turtle represents ancient wisdom, stability, and environmental awareness; Sage releases healing, purification, and well-being; and Moon reflects feminine energy, fertility, self-knowledge, and inner light. Though novices may be mystified by the brief introductions to the spiritual practices, those interested in Native American mythology will find this useful. (May)

Publishers Weekly

"Grounded in a deep belief that all of life is interconnected, David Carson invites the reader to explore the animal kingdom, identifying the spirit clans that can give strength and guidance. He writes with a quiet authority that casts a storyteller's spell. This book brings enchantment to the quest for self-knowledge. David Carson is truly a shaman." —Julia Cameron, bestselling author of The Artist's Way

Reviews

"Grounded in a deep belief that all of life is interconnected, David Carson invites the reader to explore the animal kingdom, identifying the spirit clans that can give strength and guidance. He writes with a quiet authority that casts a storyteller's spell. This book brings enchantment to the quest for self-knowledge. David Carson is truly a shaman." —Julia Cameron, bestselling author of The Artist's Way

"Carson (Medicine Cards), member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, guides spiritual explorers through a journey of self-discovery in this informative primer on Native American myths of the spirit clan. Unlike power animals—which are individual guides to personal power—Carson writes that the spirit clan is a blessing imprinted into the soul's development, the center of one's identity, and a source of protection and energy. In brief chapters, Carson charts the origins of spirit clans and then describes 75 different clans (Alligator, Cottonwood, Fresh Land, Lizard, Mole, Tornado, and Yellow Jacket) that are meant to provide guidance on living a meaningful life. Composed of fables about the clans and their spiritual traits, the chapters explore the essence of animals, plants, natural elements, and celestial bodies. For example, Turtle represents ancient wisdom, stability, and environmental awareness; Sage releases healing, purification, and well-being; and Moon reflects feminine energy, fertility, self-knowledge, and inner light. Though novices may be mystified by the brief introductions to the spiritual practices, those interested in Native American mythology will find this useful." —Publishers Weekly, March 2018 issue

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