Pileated Woodpecker on a Beech tree by Robert Bateman Couresy of Snow Goose Gallery |
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The Woodpecker Native American Birth Totem June 21 to July 21 |
Nature: A Time of Consolidation Wind: South Wind Animal Totem: Woodpecker Strengths: Sensitivity, Devotion Element: Water Weakness: Brooding Clan: Frog |
The Animal Totem: Woodpecker is a colorful bird with a sharp beak and curved, sharp claws. He digs his claws into the bark of a tree and uses his beak rythmically, creating a sound difficult to ignore. The sound, reminiscent of a drumbeat, reveals that he is either looking for food or building a nest. His nest is very comfortable and protected. Safety and security are urgent needs for people born under the sign of the Woodpecker. The Element: Woodpecker is influenced by the element water, which is connected to the emotions. Woodpecker's intense emotions need to be expressed in profusion. Water can also stir sensibilities that may grow into extreme sensitivity. This may be why Woodpcker people often are wary. The Clan: Woodpecker belongs to the frog clan. Members of this clan should always allow themselves to express their feelings and try to be aware of their unconscious needs.If they fail to do so, unexpressed emotions may build up and explode suddenly and uncontrollably. Frog people are particularly empathetic and very creative. Woodpeckers are open to great inspirations. The Wind: During the period between June 21 and July 21, the wind blows from the South and brings summer to places north of the Equator. The immense energy and comfortable warmth of the Sun has been inherited by Woodpeckers, even though they are unaware of it. Because they are influenced by the element water and need to be emotionally protected, they tend to be cautious and introverted. They need time to discover and accept the natural light within themselves. With self-confidence they can grow into their true selves. Woodpecker Character: Woodpecker is a sensitive and empathetic person who depends on his emotions. Without emotional involvement, nothing seems to be happening in his life. His emotional sensitivity makes for a very poignant core in need of protection. Woodpeckers carefully protect their boundries until they feel they can trust people and situations. Only then are they willing to be emotionally present. Woodpeckers do not only look at their experiences with their intellect, they often reach deep into the psyche where they create happiness as well as chaos. This accounts for their great mood fluctuations. To protect themselves, Woodpeckers often pretend to be aloft. Sometimes people think they are unapproachable--even though their emotions churn inside and readily connect with others. Woodpeckers' emotions are felt deeply. Thats why they long for security and always look for people they can trust. The element water also influences their need for affection. People born under the sign of the Woodpecker need to be needed. They can develope a remarkable ability of caring for their fellow men, particularly for family members and friends. This need to help others, however, is often overdone. It makes Woodpeckers cling too tightly to the comfortable environment--in the bird's case, a tree--they are familiar with. While Woodpeckers ought to enjoy their domesticity, they also must learn not to be too helpful to those closest to them. They can be taken advantage of. Love: Deep and intense are Woodpecker's feelings. They take love very seriously. Playing with fire, flirting, and amourous adventures are not their cup of tea. Having chosen a partner, they will pledge themselves to that person body and soul. They will be faithful, devoted, and try everything to fulfill the desires and needs of their partner--usually with great success. Woodpeckers need safety and security in their relationship. They need lots of hugs, strokes, and cuddling; tenderness and romance are what they look for in love relationship. Overly passionate and wild loving is almost a turnoff. Harmony and fulfillmnt will depend to a great degree on how much time is set aside for undisturbed hours tegether. They expect exactly what they are more than willing to give themselves: undivided attention and gentle caring. Their biggest problem might be that they are too sensitive. Woodpeckers are easily offended and often react with being overly sensitive and moody. Career: People born under the sign of the Woodpecker do not necessarily look for a career. Power, influence, and social prestige are kept in normal limits. What Woodpeckers need most of all is a job that is fulfilling and satisfying. They need a working environment where they can be comfortable. A small, respected company with a friendly boss and a few nice co-workers is just the right setting. The climate in the office is particularly important; a somewhat familiar, comfortable. and even homelike setting is what they like best. That notwithstanding, Woodpeckers are very capable and work hard. Once given a responsibility, they are engaged heart and mind. Bosses or supervisors regret losing them. Vitality: In spite of the fact that Woodpeckers are sometimes moody, they have a remarkably resilient constitution, even though they react to pain more strongly than other people. From a physical point of view, the stomach, chest, and breasts are the most vulnerable. The stomach gives them the most trouble because they have a tendency to swallow frustration and anger. The Young Woodpecker: The young Woodpecker is by nature a very peaceful child who won't ask constantly for attention. Thanks to his considerable imagination, he loves to entertain himself with things in his environment; parents would do well to support his creativity. Since he is very sensitive, the young Woodpecker needs to know that somebody is always close by, preferably his mother. Harsh words are difficult for him to deal with. They make him sad and tend to cause him to withdraw. It is very important that parents raise this child with understanding. This is not to imply that parents should not be consistent. Strickness is seldom necessary, because Woodpecker children are rarely stubborn. They would never jeopardize the love of their parents. From a very early age, fledgling Woodpeckers need security and a sense of safety. This child should be cared for and nutured with a firm but loving hand. Most of all, they need to be encouraged to trust themselves, because young Woodpeckers are rarely very self-confident or assertive. The young Woodpecker enjoys both school and learning, but much depends on his teachers. Sensitive as this little Woodpecker is, much of his success depends on how well he likes his teacher. This quiet dependency that will diminish, more or less, as he gets older. |
The Woodpecker and His or Her Partner |
Woodpecker and Falcon Woodpecker will be overwhelmed by the dynamism and spontaneity of Falcon. Woodpecker will be pleasantly surprised by Falcon's many talents, which he does not have. A harmonious relationship, however, is still not guaranteed. For a relationship to succeed, many differences must be overcome. Woodpecker and Beaver Beaver, a representative of the element earth, compliments Woodpecker's interests, desires, and needs. Both signs are domestic and caring; that's why they understand and indulge each other. The quiet strength of the reliable Beaver is food for Woodpecker's soul. Tenderness and romance will flower in this relationship. Woodpecker and Deer The sensitive Woodpecker longs for human touch, warmth, security, and a comfortable home. Stag's needs are quite different. He requires much personal freedom in order to satisfy his need for distraction, contact, and communication with other people. Woodpecker will quickly feel sad, neglected, and suffer quietly with the energetic, roving Deer. Woodpecker and Woodpecker This double-dose of the element water helps create a strong and intense relationship. Woodpecker and Woodpecker, due to their innate sensitivity, understand each other without words. Their emotional traits are very much alike; one could envy their harmony. While their relationship may lack dynamism, they don't care. Woodpecker and Salmon Salmon, influenced by the element fire, is considered forceful even domineering. On one hand, this could bother Woodpecker. On the other hand, Salmon radiates warmth and affection, traits Woodpecker delights in with all his heart. People born under the sign of the Woodpecker will, for just that reason, usually accept Salmon's leadership. Woodpecker and Brown Bear The two elements water and earth provide a harmonious and stable foundation for a fulfilling relationship. Brown Bear has a good grasp on reality and always remains practical. He can, therefore, provide good support for the sometimes moody Woodpecker. Also, the sensitive and emotionally engaged Woodpecker can coax the reserved Brown Bear out of his cave. Woodpecker and Raven While air (Raven) is able to move or even stir up water (Woodpecker), it cannot penetrate water's depth. That's why Ravens and Woopeckers have such difficulty finding common ground. They need something they both value to help balance the needs of both the soul and the intellect. If they are successful, they can learn much from each other and outgrow individual limitations. Woodpecker and Serpent These two totems or signs not only have the element water in common, they'll also find perfect harmony in the characteristics they share. Both Woodpecker and Serpent are emotionally charged people, capable of very deep emotions. Such a couple can reach emotional and erotic states that others can only dream about. Woodpecker and Owl The warmth and security Woodpecker needs can easily be supplied by Owl. Ruled by the element fire, Owl brings to the relationship a warm glow. Owl is also spontaneous and needs personal freedom. In his search for the great big world and meaning of life, Owl doesn't want to be tied down to a domestic life. That could create problems. Woodpecker and Goose While the elements water and earth get along well, contradictions between Woodpecker and Goose are given, due to their strong different personal interests and needs. In some instances, both compliment each other, but the trick is to find a golden middle a workable solution. This includes the need to compromise. Woodpecker and Otter A world could seperate Woodpecker and Otter. While Woodpecker is a domestic and sensitive creature, highly influenced by emotions, Otter is more drawn to the intellectual and idealistic side of life. The question is: where can they meet? To avoid frustration, both partners need to exercise tolerance and forbearance. Woodpecker and Wolf Both Woodpecker and Wolf belong to the element water, making them both highly sensitive. This combination is truly a relationship where heart and soul act in harmony. Thanks to their understanding, no desire will remain unfulfilled. The End |
This page was last updated on: October 25, 2003
