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Sacred
Directions and Elements
Ancient Wisdoms for
Spiritual Evolution, Harmony and Wellness
By Pamela Nine Martinez, Ph.D.
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In
the Native American tradition of the medicine wheel, the
Sacred Directions of East, South, West and North are recognized.
Each direction is connected with the Sacred Elements of Air,
Fire, Water, and Earth. The sacred directions and elements
also provide powers and lessons for the path attributes they
are associated with. |
Element: Air
Representive: Air
Elements, Vibrations,
Scents, Wind,
Sky, Clouds
Season: Spring
Time:
Dawn
Color: Yellow
Angel: Raphael
Totems: Wolf, Hawk, Eagle, Deer,
Racoon, Cardinals
Power: Mind, Intellect, Breath, Music
Lessons: Rebirth, Renewal, Clarity, Transition, Movement,
Expansion
Thought: "The
mind is awareness, perception, focus and illumination"
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Element: Fire
Representive: Fire
Elements, Sun, Transmutation, Passion, Relation
Season: Summer
Time: Noon
Color: Red
Angel: Michael
Totems: Hawk, Badger, Coyote, Fox
Lessons: Purification, Healing,
Abundance, Protection, Change,
Thought: "In
innocence, faith, strength and protection I am"
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Element: Water
Representive:
Water Elements,
Moon, Feelings, Emotions
Season: Fall
Time: Dusk
Color: Blue
Angel: Gabriel
Totems: Bear, Raven, Elk, Jaguar, Heron
Lessons: Cleansing, Letting Go, Purification, Reflection,
Balance
Thought: "Inner
knowing, feelings, healing and light are all part of me"
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Element: Earth
Representive: Earth Elements, Foundations,
Grounding
Season:
Winter
Time: Midnight
Color: White
Angel: Ariel
Totems: Buffalo, Wolf, Owl, Heron, Dragon and Mythical
Beasts
Lessons: Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Completion of cycles
Thought: "Through patience & ceremony I seek knowledge
& wisdom"
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FOUR DIRECTIONS IN THE CHEROKEE TRADITION |
 The
Four Directions
of the Universal Circle
Four Sacred Directions in the Universal Circle of Life, are
observed in the Cherokee Tradition. Each represents a specific
color, direction, attribute of learning focus, and path to
follow.
This clockwise circle represents the spiral of life, with
the directional energy that influences it. The Center is for
the Creator, and the Four Directions of the Universal Circle.
The Four Directions provide guidance in understanding our
behaviors and directions. The Directions provide us balance
and we must find the harmony in relationship to all that exists
in our environment.
The Four Directions also connect us with the spirit of the
animals and birds as our brothers and sisters in the Universal
Circle. In traditional teachings, the circle represents an
omni-present energy that exists in the universe - which is,
the never-ending Circle of Life.
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EAST |
SOUTH |
WEST |
NORTH |
Color
- Red
Direction - Spiritual
Path of Sun |
Color
- White
Direction - Natural
Path of Peace |
Color
- Black
Direction - Physical
Path of Introspect |
Color
- Blue
Direction - Mental
Path of Quiet |
For
more information on Sacred Native American Traditions, Click
Here
For more information on Sacred Ceremonies, Click
Here |
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