THUNDERBIRD

the almighty thunderbird

• Legends of many indigenous cultures describe a bird with a massive wingspan and huge claws that can control rain thunder wind and lightening
• Ability to communicate with the gods and enter a higher state
• The all seeing all knowing thunderbird
• The Sioux Indians call it Wakyq which translates to...sacred winged being
• The Sioux Sundance is based on the legend of the thunderbird an honored messenger to great spirit

THUNDERBIRD

the almighty thunderbird

• It’s season is north...that of the elders
• Represents purity and integrity
• Shadow of the ego
• The path of self realization...the climb to the heavens
• Marvel at its slow steady growth...always reaching for the sky
• The green represents growth, hope and transformation
• Myths saw thunderbird with the sun and lightening in his eyes
• Native Americans warriors would smoke pipe looking to thunderbird for assistance from the upper world
• Mystics believe that the Sequoias forest spirt allows them to see the whole of humankind clearly
• Root system is connected...6 serving the greater good of the organism...they work together
• In the Pacific Northwest thunderbird is carved into their totem poles as a sign that it would accompany souls to the afterlife
• A life lived from a higher perspective makes you impervious to negative intentions of others

Upward & Downward Triangles

the almighty thunderbird

• The upward pointing triangle is solar, masculine and symbolize life and the spiritual world
• The downward pointing triangle is lunar and feminine and symbolize the Great Mother and the physical world

Roots & Rings

• The roots that connect with Mother Earth and the limbs and cones that reach for father sky
• It’s strength and stamina revered
• Marvel at its slow steady growth...always reaching for the sky
• Root system is connected...6 serving the greater good of the organism...they work together
• The path of self realization...the climb to the heavens
• The green represents growth, hope and transformation
• Fire resistant bark
• Tree rings represent the circle of life