Aug 22 – Sep 21

Element – Water and Earth
Stone/Mineral – Topaz
Colors – Brown and purple
Personality traits – Modest and practical
Compatible with – Goose and beaver
Western zodiac sign – Virgo

The Native American Bear Sign is Practical
The Bear is a very practical animal that takes its time when there are things to be done. Don’t be fooled by the Bear’s methodical nature. Attention to detail requires the utmost care and patience. This the Bear does with a steady reliance.

The Bear Sign is Levelheaded
The Bear’s reasoning abilities makes him/her a good business person especially when the going get difficult. They are the epitome of levelheadedness. Usually the voice of reason in most scenarios, the Bear is a good compliment for Owls.

Sharing is a Quality of the Native American Bear Sign
The Bear has a heart of gold and shares freely with those in its circle of influence. But, the shyness and humility of the Bear often hide these qualities of caring. Often miss judged, the Bear learns to live with an inner peace that passes beyond our understanding.

The Bear in Good Times

Love
In a positive environment this Native American animal symbol gives love and generosity in great measure.

Patience
The Bear has a full measure of patience and temperance, which makes him/her a good teacher & mentor.
The Bear in Bad Times

Reclusive
When alone too much or in a negative environment the Bear can become bitter and reclusive.

Lazy
In this state of affairs the Bear’s vision narrows and generosity is replaced with a self-centered laziness.

Bear: Aug 22 – Sep 21 Pragmatic, and methodical the Bear is the one to call when a steady hand is needed. The Bear’s practicality and level-headedness makes him/her an excellent business partner. Usually the voice of reason in most scenarios, the Bear is a good balance for Owls. The Bear is also gifted with an enormous heart, and a penchant for generosity. However, one might not know it as the Bear tends to be very modest, and a bit shy. In a loving environment this Native American animal symbol showers love and generosity in return. Further, the Bear has a capacity for patience and temperance, which makes him/her excellent teachers and mentors. Left to his/her own devices the bear can be skeptical, sloth, small-minded and reclusive.

Native American Zodiac Animal – Bear (Aug 22 – Sep 21) NativeAmericanEncyclopedia.com Unabridged. Retrieved August 19, 2013, from NativeAmericanEncyclopedia.com website: http://nativeamericanencyclopedia.com/native-american-zodiac-animal-bear-aug-22-sep-21/