Post by Mysti on Jul 7, 2007 8:46:47 GMT -5
Medicine Wheel
The Medicine Wheel is divided into Four Quarters and we consider all aspects of our life in the context of what each Quarter represents.
East. Red. Eagle. Vision. Birth.
Stone One is the color Red, the stone of the clear
conscience. It is when the mind and spirit is free as
it searches for knowledge. The child in us asks the
world why, where and when? The child does not see the
evil or good in an event, but can only see the event.
South. Yellow/Green. Mouse. Feeling. Young Adulthood.
Stone two is the color yellow, the stone of creativity.
As we gain knowledge our spirits soar in a sky of
unlimited possibilities. We do not create with our
hands, but rather with our hearts. The hands are only
tools used by the heart, which can create beauty or ugliness if we chose.
West. Blue/Black. Bear. Thinking. Middle Age.
Stone three is the color blue, the stone of intellect and
fire. This can be a time of sharing, building and
harmony. Or, it can also corrupt and turn the soul
black with hatred and fear. We must seek the guidance
of the Great Spirit before we speak or take action.
North. White. Buffalo. Wisdom. Elder.
Stone four is the color White, the stone of remembrance.
What we leave behind for others is how we will be
remembered through the ages. Our children and our
children’s children will have the burden of our
actions and words. As we carry the stones of life,
place them gently in a circle on Mother earth so that
a warm fire will burn for all to see and be comforted.
(Editors Note: I have seen variations in the Medicine Wheel alignments for the Stages of Life. I have been taught that Birth starts in the East or the South depending on the Nation perspective. There is no variation on the alignment of Color or Attribute in the Wheel. There are some variations in Animal correspondences. ~Morrigan Sidhe)
The Medicine Wheel is divided into Four Quarters and we consider all aspects of our life in the context of what each Quarter represents.
East. Red. Eagle. Vision. Birth.
Stone One is the color Red, the stone of the clear
conscience. It is when the mind and spirit is free as
it searches for knowledge. The child in us asks the
world why, where and when? The child does not see the
evil or good in an event, but can only see the event.
South. Yellow/Green. Mouse. Feeling. Young Adulthood.
Stone two is the color yellow, the stone of creativity.
As we gain knowledge our spirits soar in a sky of
unlimited possibilities. We do not create with our
hands, but rather with our hearts. The hands are only
tools used by the heart, which can create beauty or ugliness if we chose.
West. Blue/Black. Bear. Thinking. Middle Age.
Stone three is the color blue, the stone of intellect and
fire. This can be a time of sharing, building and
harmony. Or, it can also corrupt and turn the soul
black with hatred and fear. We must seek the guidance
of the Great Spirit before we speak or take action.
North. White. Buffalo. Wisdom. Elder.
Stone four is the color White, the stone of remembrance.
What we leave behind for others is how we will be
remembered through the ages. Our children and our
children’s children will have the burden of our
actions and words. As we carry the stones of life,
place them gently in a circle on Mother earth so that
a warm fire will burn for all to see and be comforted.
(Editors Note: I have seen variations in the Medicine Wheel alignments for the Stages of Life. I have been taught that Birth starts in the East or the South depending on the Nation perspective. There is no variation on the alignment of Color or Attribute in the Wheel. There are some variations in Animal correspondences. ~Morrigan Sidhe)