The constellation is representative of solidarity, strength and the continuity of cycles. At the same time it stands for the parting of the seasons between summer and winter. The constellation emerges in early October as Ghaají, the parting of seasons between hot and cold, and is fully manifest in November.
This constellation includes the Greek constellation Corvus, but in Navajo cosmology it is much larger, containing a total of 32 stars. Hastiin Sik’aí’íí is an indicator that the major winter ceremonies can begin.
