“In her new book, Shamanic Astrology, Lucy Harmer has sympathetically and effectively linked Western astrology with the Shamanic Path. Shamanic Astrology embraces in detail the energies, characteristics, and traits of the spirit animals with our astrological signs, thus giving new and deeper insights into understanding ourselves and others.”
–Pauline B. Edwards, High Priestess and teacher of the Celtic Shamanic Path
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.
July 22 – August 22: SALMON
Month of abundance and ripening
Spirit Animal Sign of the Month:
Salmon is the spirit animal which corresponds to July 22 – August 22 (in the northern hemisphere). If you were born at this time, your spirit animal sign is Salmon and you share Salmon’s strengths of being enthusiastic, courageous, creative, expansive, faithful, kindhearted, loving and affectionate. You may also share some of Salmon’s weaknesses and can have a tendency to be bossy, intolerant, egotistic, pedantic, pompous, theatrical and dogmatic.
Medicine: Salmon’s medicine is the capacity to express boundless enthusiasm and face up to any situation with great courage. To be used in situations where guidance, direction, courage and energy are needed.
Element: Fire
Stone: Carnelian
Color: Red
Plant: Raspberry cane
Energy of the season:
Salmon’s month is denoted by abundance and ripening; this is the time when the sun is at its strongest in the yearly cycle and nature is at its most generous and luxuriant. The time is right for opening up to activity, enthusiasm and human warmth, a time to have confidence in an abundance of projects. Like Salmon, you will make the most of your surplus energy and be endowed with boundless optimism. Everything undertaken during this time will be marked by determination, courage, optimism and ambition; it will be of excellent quality.
Energy of the moon:
Salmon’s new moon started on July 11 and the full moon is on July 26. This period is the ideal time for activity: dive into a multitude of projects with abundance, self confidence, lots of enthusiasm and optimism. The time following the full moon – July 27 to August 9 – is a time of ambition, courage and determination, particularly in the undertaking of projects. It is also a great time for parties and outdoor activities. Do be careful however, not to try and cram too many activities into this period, or you may find yourself feeling slightly overwhelmed. Don’t forget that it is also important to take some time out to enjoy the abundance of your own life. August 10 brings the new moon in Brown Bear. This is a time for taking stock of your potential and giving thanks for the things you already have in your life.
This month is particularly favorable for the following signs:
Salmon:
If your sign is Salmon 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.
Falcon/Owl:
If your sign is Falcon or Owl this is a very lucky month for you, with lots of harmony because you are in your own fire 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!
Deer/Raven:
For Deer and Raven 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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