In Native American lore, spirit animals are an incarnated form of a spirit guide. Spirit guides can present themselves to us in any way we are willing to see them.

According to shamanism, people count on animals as spiritual guides throughout our journey. These totems can vary according to our needs. That is, they can be with us for a while and then disappear until we need them again.

It is said that you do not choose your totem, it chooses you. However, the American Indians realized two things: that people born on certain dates had similar characteristics to animals, and that every 13 moons began a seasonal cycle.

So they created a lunar calendar based on that premise. For this they used the shell of a turtle that had 13 circles in its composition, calling it a medicine wheel. The four elements, the four cardinal points, the four seasons and an identification color are also represented.

From there they began to associate each circle with an animal and the characteristics that the Indians attributed mythologically or by observation to these animales.

Otter

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Between January 20 and February 18, they are generally independent people with a different vision of reality that can be difficult for other people to understand.
The otter is characterized by its intelligence and creativity, but mainly by finding solutions to problems that others cannot see, they are also helpful, understanding and honest, although not everything is positive, if they go to the extreme they become rebellious and lonely.

Wolf

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Between February 19 and March 20, people with the wolf as a spirit animal tend to be passionate and emotional, it is the animal that is most related to the heart and philosophy. The wolf is the one who understands the emotions of those around him the most and is always willing to give love to whoever needs it.
The advice of these people usually contains great wisdom, but on the other hand, they are very independent people and at their worst they can become stubborn and obsessive.

Hawk

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Between March 21 and April 19, these people have a very ingenious mind and it is ideal for making decisions in the most complicated situations. They are natural leaders and are always focused on achieving their goals. They also have a great capacity for concentration.
He always expresses his opinion, which can lead to problems with other people. On their negative side, they are people with little patience and disrespectful.

Beaver

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Between April 20 and May 20, these people love to be in control of situations, although they are flexible and easily adaptable. Those with chaste as a spirit animal are usually efficient, calm, and perform their tasks in a highly professional manner. Other of his qualities is his intelligence and his loyalty.
His most negative side can be cowardice, little patience and his possessiveness.

Deer

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Between May 21 and June 20. This animal, the deer, represents creativity, they are inventive, cheerful and inspiring. One of its great qualities, of the people under this spiritual animal, is the ability to make others laugh, as well as being great speakers, friendly and highly sociable.

The negative side is that they can be presumptuous, self-centered and temperamental, and their most positive side is that they are really loving and protective towards the people they really appreciate.

Woodpecker

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Between June 21 and July 21. They are very affectionate people and great listeners, their main virtue is the empathy they become for others.

Their most positive side is that they become excellent parents, friends, and partners. Their negative side is that they become jealous and possessive.

Salmon

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Between July 22 and August 21. These people are very focused, intuitive and full of vitality. Their strongest side is creativity and enthusiasm, which is why they have a great facility for motivating others.

His leadership causes people to accompany him and help in the pursuit of his goals, they are dedicated, calm and stable. Unfortunately they can become vulgar, self-centered and people with many prejudices.

Bear

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Between August 22 and September 21. They are pragmatic and firm people when handling various situations. He is the person you always turn to when you have difficult times. 

Bear people are dedicated, generous and with unconditional love. They are also very humble. However, on their more negative side, they can also be somewhat skeptical, lazy, and reserved.

Raven

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Between September 22 and October 22. They tend to be enterprising, charismatic people with positive energy, which is why they are usually listened to when an idea arises. They are also idealists and at the same time a bit calculating.

They are romantic, delicate and easy-going, as well as intuitive and patient. Their negative side is that they can be spiteful, incoherent and get to anger others with their attitude.

Snake

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Between October 23 and November 22. These people are more linked to the spiritual world. Because of your connection to the spiritual, others may see you as mysterious and even a little scary.

Their most positive side is that they are very funny, helpful, affectionate and sensitive people. Their most negative side is that they become violent, volatile and somewhat dark people.

Owl

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Between November 23 and December 21. They are the most adaptable and flexible people of all. He is easy to deal with, natural, affectionate and very friendly. You can become careless, reckless, and inconsiderate.

The worst side of these people is that they tend to be aggressive, cutting and indulgent.

Goose

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Between December 22 and January 19. They are very persevering, ambitious and tenacious people. His impulses and perseverance in everything he does, keep him going at all times of his life.

He is also a good friend and advisor, so his friends will turn to him when they need help. The worst side of him is that he can fall into addictions and obsessions.

Based on this Native American lunar calendar, what is your spirit animal? Does the description match your personality? Tell us about it in the comments.​