A birth totem is similar to an astrological sun sign, in that your birth totem is assigned based upon the month and day you were born. Birth totems however, are not based upon characteristics such as planetary alignment at time of birth, like traditional astrology. Birth totems, not to be confused with animal totems or animal spirit guides based upon Native American symbolism, are animals assigned to certain months of the year, that correspond with surrounding climate, weather, plants, minerals, etc. Birth totems are selected based upon strengths of particular animals and may reveal strength characteristics and areas of weakness to help guide you through life.

What is My Birth Totem?
Discover your birth totem based upon the month and day of your birth. Your birth totem animal will likely mirror your characteristics and may give you some direction in your life. Using the lessons given to us by our birth totems can help us to evolve into stronger, more aware beings.

Following is a brief list of birth totem characteristics. The study of birth totems is in-depth, and each is related to many aspects. If studying your birth totem is of significant interest you, Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small is a book that may be of benefit to you. This book is a study of animal totems based on Native American symbolism, however you should find benefit studying your particular birth totem animal in this way.

Note that there are subtle differences in interpretation of birth totems. Some of the dates or animals listed below may vary slightly by custom.

Falcon Birth Totem
March 21 – April 19

Falcon Birth Totem Animal

Falcon Personality: Very active and sometimes forceful
Emotions: Arouses quickly
Positive Traits: Exploratory pioneer; creative and original
Negative Traits: Selfish, pompous, impatient
Sexual Traits: Easily aroused, passionate and fiery
Compatible With: Salmon, Owl
Conscious Direction: Leader, Creator
Subconscious Direction: Receiving knowledge from personal experience
Strengths to Cultivate: Patience, persistence and compassion
Weaknesses to Diminish: Conceit, intolerance

Beaver Birth Totem
April 20 – May 20

Beaver Birth Totem Animal

Beaver Personality: Determined and resourceful
Emotions: Tense and uptight
Positive Traits: Persistent and methodical
Negative Traits: Possessive, rigid and uncompromising
Sexual Traits: Direct and commanding
Compatible With: Woodpecker, Brown Bear, Goose
Conscious Direction: Security by possessive abundance
Subconscious Direction: Freedom from that which you possess
Strengths to Cultivate: Security, confidence, flexibility
Weaknesses to Diminish: Possessiveness and rigidity

Deer Birth Totems
May 21 – June 20

Deer Birth Totem Animal

Deer Personality: Friendly, talkative and quick
Emotions: Tender
Positive Traits: Funny, friendly and smart
Negative Traits: Insecure, restless, fickle
Sexual Traits: Tantalizing
Compatible With: Crow, Otter
Conscious Direction: To gather and unite
Subconscious Direction: Mind mastery
Strengths to Cultivate: Concentration and sympathy
Weaknesses to Diminish: Inconsistency, laziness

Woodpecker Totems
June 21 – July 21

Woodpecker Birth Totem Animal

Woodpecker Personality: Protective, sensitive, vulnerable
Emotions: Devoted, romantic
Positive Traits: Imaginative, emotional, thoughtful
Negative Traits: Possessive, unforgiving
Sexual Traits: Needy
Compatible With: Snake, Wolf, Beaver
Conscious Direction: Emotional stability
Subconscious Direction: Accomplishment and fulfillment
Strengths to Cultivate: Resourcefulness and forgiveness
Weaknesses to Diminish: envy and holding grudges

Salmon Birth Totems
July 22 – August 21

Salmon Birth Totem Animal

Salmon Personality: Enthusiastic and confident
Emotions: Intensity and passion
Positive Traits: Generous and inventive
Negative Traits: Arrogant, and intolerant
Sexual Traits: Ravenous, insatiable
Compatible With: Owl, Falcon
Conscious Direction: Ruling
Subconscious Direction: Balance
Strengths to Cultivate: Tolerance and humility
Weaknesses to Diminish: Arrogance and narrow-mindedness

Brown Bear Birth Totems
August 22 – September 21

Brown Bear Birth Totem Animal

Brown Bear Personality: Practical, productive, purposeful
Emotions: Analytical
Positive Traits: Detailed and trustworthy
Negative Traits: Fussy and judgmental
Sexual Traits: Respectable
Compatible With: Goose, Beaver
Conscious Direction: Reaching and striving
Subconscious Direction: Truth and wisdom
Strengths to Cultivate: Humility and trustworthiness
Weaknesses to Diminish: Judgment and procrastination

Crow Birth Totems
September 22 – October 22

Crow Birth Totem Animal

Crow Personality: Tolerant and friendly
Emotions: Receptive and knowing
Positive Traits: Charming and optimistic
Negative Traits: Gullible and indecisive
Sexual Traits: Power
Compatible With: Otter, Deer
Conscious Direction: Partnership
Subconscious Direction: Harmony
Strengths to Cultivate: Caution, ability to release
Weaknesses to Diminish: Indecision and naivete

Snake Birth Totems
October 23 – November 21

Snake Birth Totem Animal

Snake Personality: Intense, impulsive and mysterious
Emotions: Concealed
Positive Traits: Purposeful and discerning
Negative Traits: Resentful, stubborn and suspicious
Sexual Traits: Consuming
Compatible With: Woodpecker, Wolf
Conscious Direction: Satisfaction and acceptance
Subconscious Direction: Spiritual oneness
Strengths to Cultivate: Creativity, flowing with changes
Weaknesses to Diminish: Egotism, resentfulness, confinement

Owl Birth Totems
November 22 – December 21

Owl Birth Totem Animal

Owl Personality: Jovial, independent, adventurous
Emotions: Caring
Positive Traits: Adaptable, versatile, trustworthy
Negative Traits: Restless, boisterous
Sexual Traits: Adventurous
Compatible With: Falcon, Salmon
Conscious Direction: Understanding
Subconscious Direction: Healing
Strengths to Cultivate: Optimism, happiness
Weaknesses to Diminish: Exaggeration, bravado

Goose Birth Totems
December 22 – January 19

Goose Birth Totem Animal

Goose Personality: Reliable and self-demanding
Emotions: Self-loving
Positive Traits: Ambitious, determined
Negative Traits: Driven, pessimistic, selfish
Sexual Traits: Long-lasting
Compatible With: Beaver, Brown Bear, Crow
Conscious Direction: Success
Subconscious Direction: Integrity
Strengths to Cultivate: Social, ambition
Weaknesses to Diminish: Self-doubt, relentlessness

Otter Birth Totems
January 20 – February 18

Otter Birth Totem Animal

Otter Personality: Unconventional, independent and dynamic
Emotions: Creative, guarded, detached
Positive Traits: Inventive, intuitive
Negative Traits: Unpredictable, rebellious, eccentric
Sexual Traits: Hot and cold
Compatible With: Crow, Falcon, Deer
Conscious Direction: Knowledge
Subconscious Direction: Wisdom
Strengths to Cultivate: Tolerance, courage, originality
Weaknesses to Diminish: Rebellion, inconsistency

Wolf Birth Totems
February 19 – March 20

Wolf Birth Totem Animal

Wolf Personality: Artistic, benevolent, generous
Emotions: Deep
Positive Traits: Sympathetic and adaptable
Negative Traits: Vague, timid and indecisive
Sexual Traits: Tender
Compatible With: Woodpecker, Brown Bear, Snake
Conscious Direction: Freedom
Subconscious Direction: Identity
Strengths to Cultivate: Generosity, adaptability
Weaknesses to Diminish: Impracticality, fearfulness

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