Review: Medicine Wheel Astrology, Orion Plain and Simple by Deborah Durbin

3 stars for Medicine Wheel Astrology, Orion Plain and Simple by Deborah Durbin.

This book introduces the medicine wheel concept, a concept that is unique to Native American thought and encompasses lifestyle, cultural and spiritual identity. It also looks at totem animals and teaches us how to find our primary and secondary totems. In a way, I am glad that the last book I read is Totem Animals, so I have a pretty good idea about totems already.

As the title goes, readers do not need to know about birth charts, Sun signs and Moon signs, nor do we need any prior knowledge of astrology to delve successfully into the world of Native American Astrology.

Here the word "medicine" is used broadly to mean "putting things into their natural order and creating harmony". It explores each of the twelve zodiac sign in the Native American astrological system, along with the traits and information carried for that particular sign.

Unfortunately, I am actually looking forward to reading about medicine in the sense of medication, drug, prescription, dose and treatment. As a result, I am disappointed that this book is more of an astrology kind of reading instead of what I am expecting.

Note:
This book was previously published in 2009 as Simple Native American Astrology by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., New York.


Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Publication date: 2 Nov 2017

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Like their Western and Chinese counterparts, Native Americans developed an astrological system for understanding the world and envisioning harmony in the universe. Based on animals and clans and including corresponding trees, stones, and colors, the medicine wheel is broken into 12 moons similar to the 12 signs in Western astrology. In fascinating detail and with illustrations throughout, this helpful guide explores an exciting and little-known aspect of Native American culture.

Includes a guide to the signs, symbols, and seasonal associations as well as illuminating charts, explanations of the medicine wheel, and practical ideas for using Native American astrology as an oracle. This is a book for anyone who is fascinated by Native American legend and lore.

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