Lucy Harmer’s Shamanic Astrology Forecast – December 22 to January 19: SNOW GOOSE

“Shamanic Astrology provides a map that navigates the territory of all life, seen and unseen… This book brings Earth Path teachings alive.”
- Trishuwa, earth medicine teacher and founding member of the Foundation for Gaian Studies

Welcome to Lucy Harmer’s Shamanic Astrology monthly forecast for the Northern Hemisphere! Each month Lucy shares inspiration and ideas for the coming weeks from her book Shamanic Astrology: Understanding Your Spirit Animal Sign.

Shamanic Astrology is based on the study of the movement of the sun and the moon during the different seasons of the year. There are twelve astrological ”signs” which are represented by twelve different spirit animals. To find out your own personal spirit animal sign (the sign you were born under), please check the table of spirit animals at the end of this article. Shamanic Astrology teaches us that inner power derives from knowing the properties, characteristics, and qualities of each spirit animal (known as their “medicine”), and applying this in our own lives.

Each month I will focus on the spirit animal for that month, and describe the “energy” of the month itself and also the influence of the moon. I will also indicate which other spirit animal signs will find this month to be particularly beneficial, and why.

December 22 – January 19: SNOW GOOSE

Month of snow and renewal

Spirit Animal Sign of the Month:
Snow Goose is the spirit animal which corresponds to December 22 – January 19 (in the northern hemisphere). If you were born at this time, your spirit animal sign is Snow Goose and you share Snow Goose’s strengths of being patient, ambitious, disciplined, prudent, spiritual, full of common sense, respectful, sincere, reserved and uncompromising. You may also share some of Snow Goose’s weaknesses and can have a tendency to be arrogant, headstrong, rigid, egotistic, pessimistic, vengeful, ultra-conservative and fatalistic.

Medicine: Snow Goose’s medicine is the ability to wait for the right moment before taking action. It can be used in situations where patience is needed.
Element: Earth
Stone: Quartz
Color: White
Plant: Silver Birch

Energy of the season:
Snow Goose’s month is the time of snow and renewal. At this time of year, everything is asleep and the earth is covered by ice and snow. The forces of nature, the plants and the animals are resting. The sun isn’t yet able to warm the earth, but the seeds of hope planted during Owl’s month are beginning to germinate. The light is winning the contest between night and day. This month will be propitious for a well-earned rest, for accepting challenges, and for discovering new inner strengths. Any project entered into with determination and clarity at this time can’t help but succeed.

Energy of the moon:
Snow Goose’s new moon started on December 16th and the full moon is on December 31st. The period from December 22nd until December 31st is the ideal time for putting into place new structures for the year to come, with much determination. This year’s full moon falls on New Years Eve, which bodes well for exceptionally passionate New Years Eve parties! However, as the full moon heightens all emotions, take care to drive safely and keep yourself safe. Avoid dangerous situations at this time. The period following the full moon, from January 1st until January 14th is an excellent time for resting and for quiet family time. This is a period of reflection and contemplation; use it to meditate on your intentions for the year to come. January 15th brings the new moon in Otter; a time of hope and motivation. It is a great time to plant seeds for the future, to have fun and to renew old ties.

This month is particularly favorable for the following signs:

Snow Goose:
If your sign is Snow Goose the energy of this month is very favorable because it corresponds to the month and the moon of your birth. A new cycle is about to start in your life and this is the best time to start planting seeds. Use the sun’s energy to take stock and head off in a new direction.

Beaver/Brown Bear:
If your sign is Beaver or Brown Bear this is a very lucky month for you, with lots of harmony because you are in your own earth element. A multitude of opportunities will open up for you in this period and this is the best time to give destiny a helping hand!

Snake/Wolf:
For Snake and Wolf people, this is a very dynamic month, full of energy which favors the conception and birth of new projects. You will feel new motivation and a renewal of your energy at this time.

Table of Spirit Animal Signs:

To find your spirit animal sign, just locate your birthday from the dates below, according to your place of birth. If you were born north of the equator (e.g., USA, Canada, Europe), then look for your date of birth in the column headed “Northern Hemisphere.” If you were born south of the equator (e.g., Australia, New Zealand, South Africa), then look for your date of birth in the column headed “Southern Hemisphere.”

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