Navajo Song of the Sun and Moon

Song of the Sun and Moon:

The First Man holds it in his hands
He holds the Sun in his hands
In the center of the sky, he holds it in his hands
As he holds it in his hands, it starts upward.

The First Woman holds it in her hands
She holds the Moon in her hands
In the center of the sky, she holds it in her hands
As she holds it in her hands, it starts upward.

The First Man holds it in his hands
He holds the Sun in his hands
In the center of the sky, he holds it in his hands
As he holds it in his hands, it starts downward.

The First Woman holds it in her hands
She holds the Moon in her hands
In the center of the sky, she holds it in her hands
As she holds it in her hands, it starts downward.

 

Navajo Ceremonial Song,
translated by Dr. Harry Hoijer

 

 

For more prayers and devotions:  In Her Name