Morning Star

There is a star that shines alone in the sky very brightly, just before the sun comes up. It is the star that announces the coming of the sun and light on the earth. For this reason, it is very important and is used often in designs and decorations.

Black Elk talks to the star this way:

“Morning Star, there at the place where the

sun comes up, you, who have the wisdom

which we seek, help us in cleansing our-

selves and all the people, that our

generations to come will have light

as they walk the sacred path.

You lead the dawn as it walks forth, and

also the day which follows with its light,

which is knowledge.

This you do for us and for all the people of the world,

that they may see clearly in walking the

holy path, that they may know all that is

holy, and that they may increase in a

sacred manner.”