Monthly Animalscopes

EAST Card Number 39 Swan—GRACE, EAST on the medicine wheel symbolizes a new beginning, a new endeavor, a new day, and in this case, a new year as well—2026! Medicine wheel teachings hold an understanding of the powers of the four directions, the Mother Earth, and the Father Sky. EAST is the direction of our spirit road or path that leads one to illumination. The entrance to the sacred wheel is in the EAST, in the direction of the daybreak sun. The future is boding wonderfully well with Swan appearing in the EAST. What could be better than for the first card of the first reading of the New Year to be Grace? Swan is a powerful animal. Swan has a faultless beauty and poise, and commands attention. Swan is transformational. Swan is often considered a medicine to attract love in various Native cultures. Swan may foretell romance or a sweetness that is approaching you. January should be a happy month. Swan medicine reminds us to see the inner beauty of all creatures great and small.  Swan is a mirroring, a magnification of self-love. Grace is a powerful medicine and can be cultivated. Grace comes from meeting challenges with courage, poise, and refinement; “Grace under fire” is a meaningful statement. Swan medicine tells us that Grace is ours this month, and it may be Grace under fire—that is to say, the need for  Grace in a challenging situation. There is the Grace of God when Swan medicine is with us. Swan energy can bring a new enchantment into our ordinary life experiences.  You may well notice that your intuition is strong when Swan energy is present.  Swan may be asking us to simplify, to live with simplicity and Grace in our lives. You may well find yourself more and more prone to living a modest, easy-going lifestyle, seeking peace and tranquility. Grace is a powerful attribute; with it, we can become examples to others in how to live and behave in these challenging times.

SOUTH Card Number 1. Eagle—Spirit. SOUTH on the medicine wheel signifies substance. It is the time of adolescence. It is the time of balanced development. The SOUTH element is air—the four winds. The color associated with SOUTH is red. SOUTH is the home of the little people, spirit helpers, and animal spirits. Eagle is the medicine representation of the Great Spirit, nothing is higher. Eagle is revered by Native America and has deep spiritual significance. All is Spirit and Eagle comes to remind of this truth. Eagle symbolizes freedom and is often a messenger bringing spiritual insights. Eagle represents the highest perspective. This month, you may find yourself becoming much more observant, with clear vision—seeing the little things most people miss. Eagle speaks of your soul’s journey and its connection to the Divine. Eagle brings healing into your life.  Eagle is tells us to reclaim our lost power and to be centered in the Spirit. Exalted Eagle in the SOUTH tells you to remember Great Mystery’s power and protection in our everyday world, and know that you can experience happiness in the most commonplace of activities. Try a little compassion. Be kind. Reach out to help others. Gather your spiritual courage. Treat everyone as if they are holy because they are. Open your Eagle-eyes. You will clearly be able to see into spiritual realms and experience Eagle’s gift of SPIRIT. Eagle may be opening the way for a vast opportunity.   Eagle in the South may be telling us that our material world will become fruitful and abundant, but to remember that all is Spirit, which is the most important focus. If you have a goal, now is the time to pursue it with Eagle’s help. Set aside feelings of frustration or anger or injustice and open to SPIRIT. Eagle soars to great heights and is near to Great Mystery. And so may you be in January. Eagle is a sacred avian. If you need courage, ask Eagle medicine power for it. If you have adversity and great problems, ask fearless Eagle to lift you above them and give you the vision and courage to resolve them. Ask Eagle for resilience. Eagle is telling you to rise above all impediments blocking your spiritual development.

WEST. Card Number 35, Horse—Power. WEST on the sacred wheel signifies introspection. WEST is the looks-within direction–turning your eyes inward toward understanding and self-knowledge. The color of the WEST is black. The WEST element is earth. WEST represents the adult and maturity. Horse has big medicine for you in the WEST and represents your personal Power, in this instance your inner-Power. Horse is inspiring, evoking spiritual and mystical energies. In the past, Horse completely transformed Native America. Tribal people no longer had to go on foot and walk or run from place to place. In many tribal cultures Horse is considered the bringer of good fortune and Power. Horse may be telling you to make the key moves you need to make right away. Horse frequently indicates you will be receiving honors and recognition. Horse medicine speaks of freedom and independence. Horse is courageous and has steadfast determination. This medicine signals new resolve. Horse in the West is telling us to recognize our own wisdom and Power. It tells us to move and operate from a place of inner confidence and knowing. Horse in the West brings us to new levels of personal Power and progress. It shows us that we are on the right path, the path of Power and knowledge. Horse in the West is serious medicine and assures us that Power is with us. In every aspect of your life, your Power will be enhanced by Horse medicine in January.

NORTH Card Number 26. Squirrel—Gathering. Elders stand in the NORTH. NORTH’S season is winter. The color associated with NORTH is white. The NORTH element is air. NORTH represents intellect and wisdom—NORTH is the place on the sacred wheel to celebrate our elders and their teachings. Squirrel in the NORTH tells you to analyze your future needs. Listen to Squirrel and plan ahead. Know, as best you can, what changes are coming your way and get ready for them. Find your highest guidance. No one knows exactly what the future holds, but you can make an educated guess and plan to meet the unplanned. Squirrel is nimble and can scurry up and down a tree with ease. Squirrel tells you to get creative, practical, and adaptable. Be prepared, in the NORTH, in wisdom. Be prepared for likely eventualities. Be like Squirrel. Gather what you will need., but not selfishly or greedily. Fill your heart with the spirit of Squirrel and get busy, have foresight and resourcefulness, and be ready for contingencies. Be prepared to meet and handle them with ease. Squirrel is a delightful, exuberant, and curious creature. They are easily pleased and playful—they have fun and make a game of their life. They continually find amusement in the environment. Squirrel in the treetop has a direct connection the upper world, but not only that, Squirrel has an earthly wisdom as shown in their day-to-day activities–in their wise Gathering. Squirrel in the North tells us to use our wisdom and to “gather for a rainy day.”

CENTER Card number 51, Jaguar—Integrity/Impeccability.  Put away all your distractions and be CENTERED in the medicine wheel where the four directions and four quadrants meet at sacred CENTER–a special and mindful place to find strength and to be calm, cool, and collected—CENTER is a place where one can focus mentally and physically and be CENTERED and at one with Creation. CENTER is the magical place to find your power stance, equilibrium, and balance with the inner and outer world. With sacred Jaguar as your CENTERING medicine, you will gain many new insights. Jaguar is one of the most magical and powerful of all the animals. Jaguar gifts shamanic qualities to you this entire new year and is telling you to stand in your power. Jaguar is an Impeccable and honorable shaman— one of the most powerful of all the animals. Jaguar exemplifies Integrity and Impeccability, a veritable icon traversing the physical and spirit world with ease. Jaguar tells you to reaffirm your shamanic powers. Jaguar is a shapeshifter and is a force connected to all worlds and places between. The beautiful creature will be gifting you with master shaman Jaguar Powers in January so be open. Jaguar is near extinct. They live in hidden places such as swamps or impenetrable rain forests. They are rarely seen, and it is a great thrill and honor to see a Jaguar in nature. Jaguar is a symbol of change and transformation. With Jaguar, important activities are going on unseen underneath the surface appearance of your life. Jaguar is aloof, an outsider. You may feel like you are somewhat of an outcast yourself in January. Jaguar signifies the spiritual and physical world together in perfect harmony. Jaguar medicine implies communication skills and leadership qualities. Jaguar tells you to be present. Walk your talk and do your very best at all times. Bring love, compassion, and Impeccability into your actions and day-to-day activities. Be virtuous, straightforward, and true—be a Jaguar to the core.