Nahookos Bi’aad – Mother Who Protects The Home

Description

Nahookos Bi’aad, can be translated as the Female Revolving One in Navajo (pronounced Na hoe kos bih aad).  Represented by the Constellation Cassiopeia in the northern sky this is the female companion of Nahookos Bika’.  It is easily recognizable due to its distinctive ‘M’ shape when in upper culmination formed by five bright stars. She is a mother and sometimes a grandmother, who exemplifies strength, motherhood and regeneration. She reflects the ideal characteristics of stability and peace in the home. She also provides for her family through use of her weapons of a grinding stone and stirring sticks, used to fight off hunger and ensure a healthy lifestyle for her family. Many spiritual teachings are associated with Nahookos Bi’aad and her male companion Nahookos Bika’, related to male and female relationships, family values, and the sense of belonging to a home with a comfortable fire.

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