By Peggy River-Singer

Background: While “bison” is the correct scientific term for American Bison, “buffalo” is the deeply rooted cultural and historical name of choice among Indigenous peoples to honor the animal’s spiritual significance. (Wikipedia)

I was driving past Domino’s Farm recently and wondered whether bison moo like cows. Big Bull (current leader of the Dominos herd) popped into my mind, grinned and went “mooooo!” Then he laughed his fuzzy butt off!

You see, I looked online later that day and read that bison grunt and bellow instead of mooing, so Big Bull was making a big joke! Okay, maybe you had to be there…

Big Bull: I’m not offended that you need to explain my joke to other humans. I doubt very many people have ever thought about the question I heard in your mind. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to show humans that we buffalo are much more than pitiful remnants of the herds of the past!

Our ancient relationship with Indigenous humans was one of respect and balance, but during the Great Slaughter we met the most dangerous enemy we had ever faced. Ripples of that trauma, with many, many layers and frequencies and varieties, still can be felt throughout our former grazing lands which include my herd’s location today (Michigan). Healing of our vast group soul and the land itself is slow, but it does progress steadily. That kind of multi-level healing cannot be rushed.

Peggy: Did the bison folk have any foreknowledge of the slaughter?

Big Bull: Please use the name buffalo, it has a much more powerful and rock-solid energy. Our Wise Ones knew, yes. For thousands of years, all buffalo knew—on a soul level—what our future would probably look like. We accepted the persistent visions of our elders and at the same time hoped for a more benevolent outcome, since the future is constantly in motion.

We had always communicated freely with our cousins, Eastern and Woodland Buffalo, so we knew they were killed off before settlers moved west exploring “the new land”. SNORT! (This represents a potent buffalo cuss word.) Millions of murdered buffalo still walk the earth, helping with the healing process. We make a very low rumbling sound that few humans have heard, a special frequency that helps restore health, balance, and “rightness” on every level. Some humans can perceive the “ghost herds” like what I’m showing you now…

Peggy: They look perfectly normal, except I can see through them.

Big Bull: Exactly! Your National Park Service says: “The oldest bison fossils in North America date back to 240,000 years ago.” Humans have only been here for 30,000 years! Our ancient herds worked with others to shape this land (North America) with every hoofprint, howl and breath…

[I see a vision of the Sacred Four: Buffalo, Dog (Wolf and Coyote), Horse, and Eagle.]

Our European cousins have a history similar to ours, and they still work to restore balance whether they are living or in spirit.

Peggy: That’s a lot to think about, thank you. Do you have a personal name?

Big Bull: Sirius.

Peggy: Are you in physical form right now, or spirit form?

[I hear a grunt and a PLOP!]

Peggy: Okay, that’s a brilliant answer! Is there anything else you’d like to say today?

Big Bull: I’ve said all the words that matter. I appreciate you giving us a voice. Be well.

Peggy River-singer is an all-beings communicator and lifelong writer. More of her articles are posted at angelsfairiesandlife.wordpress.com. Call 734-548-0194 to request a session.