White Buffalo Calf Woman
White Buffalo Calf Woman is one of the most revered deities among the Native Americans in the United States. One of the gifts of White Buffalo Calf Woman was the suggestion that all children be taught to hold baby animals with love and caring, so that as they grow they will learn to love all the other babies of the world.
As the White Buffalo Calf Woman gave her instructions, the white buffalo calf that accompanied her rolled over four times, each time changing colors . . . once for each race, first white, then yellow, then red, the black, signifying that we are all members of the same family.
When White Buffalo Calf Woman arose she was once again the beautiful woman, cradling the sacred bundle in her arms.
Spending four days with the people, White Buffalo Calf Woman taught them sacred songs, dances, and ceremonies as well as the traditional ways.
She instructed them to be responsible caretakers of the land and to be always mindful that the children are the future of the people.
White Buffalo Calf Woman prophesied that the birth of a white buffalo calf would be a sign that it was near the time of her return. In 1994, a white buffalo calf was born on a farm in Wisconsin. . . the first white buffalo born in decades.
Some believe she was the fulfillment of the prophecy that the return of the White Buffalo Calf Woman will herald the advent of an age of peace and harmony.
Goddess Symbols of White Buffalo Calf Woman
General: White buffalo, peace-pipe, circle (hoop), and the numbers 4 and 7
Animals: Buffalo and bison, eagle, and hawk
Plants: Buttercup, pulsatilla (Pasque flower), and spruce
Perfumes/Scents: Sage, wisteria, tangerine, and rose geranium
Gems and Metals: Agate, rose quartz, gold , silver, and red clay
Colors: White, yellow, red, and black
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