Walks Tall Woman: Clan Mother of the Eleventh Moon Cycle

Walks Tall Woman: The Clan Mother of the Eleventh Moon

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, November invites us to slow down and walk with greater awareness. This is a time of reflection and of gathering the wisdom of the year and standing firmly in what we’ve learned.
In the teachings of The 13 Original Clan Mothers by Jamie Sams, this moon belongs to Walks Tall Woman, the Eleventh Clan Mother. She guides us to live with integrity, to lead by example, and to walk our talk.

Walking in Integrity

Walks Tall Woman is the Keeper of New Paths and the Guardian of Leadership. She teaches that true leadership isn’t about control or power. It’s about walking in alignment with truth.
We lead by how we live.

She reminds us that when we walk tall in our values, we don’t need to seek approval or validation. Integrity shines quietly; it doesn’t need to announce itself. It’s felt in our presence, our choices, and the consistency of our actions.

This kind of leadership inspires others not through words, but through example.

Self-Esteem, Not Self-Importance

Walks Tall Woman helps us understand the difference between self-esteem and ego.
Self-esteem comes from knowing who we are and honoring our word. Ego tries to elevate itself above others.

When we live from self-esteem, we don’t have to prove our worth; we simply embody it.
And when we stumble, she encourages us to rise again with humility, learning from each misstep. Every time we choose honesty, kindness, or courage, we strengthen our inner backbone.

This is how we walk tall.

Creating New Pathways

This moon also carries the energy of change; a time to step onto new paths and trust where they lead.
Maybe life is inviting you to take a new direction, to speak up, or to try something that feels brave and unfamiliar. Walks Tall Woman reminds us that leadership often begins with a single, truthful step.

Each time we follow our inner knowing, we clear the path not only for ourselves, but for those who will come after us.

Reflections for the New Moon

As you move through this moon cycle, you might take time to reflect on these questions:

• Where in my life am I being called to walk my talk?

• Am I living in alignment with my values, even when no one is watching?

• What new path is opening before me right now?

• How can I lead with both humility and strength?

• What helps me stand tall - not in ego, but in truth?

A Closing Thought

Walks Tall Woman teaches that when we live from integrity, we don’t need to chase respect, it naturally follows.
Our truth is revealed not by what we say, but by how we live and love.

As this November moon unfolds, may you feel grounded in your own wisdom, confident in your steps, and willing to walk the path your spirit is calling you toward.

Stand tall. Walk true. Lead with heart.

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