Medicine Wheel as a Map

This is not one of my most inspired photographs to date but I wanted to share one of the most important tools I use in my shamanic path, the Medicine Wheel. The Medicine Wheel is a map for understanding our place in the Universe and our relationship and connectedness to all things. The Wheel divides our world into different directions and applies specific meaning and significance to each direction, depending on cultural tradition. This directional orientation is achieved by simple observation of the natural world. The Medicine Wheel is an outer expression of the cycles of Creation, cycles of life, cycles of the planet, the Universe, even cycles of the soul. My multicultural version of the Medicine Wheel is made up of 6 directions. Every direction is an ally with an energy and essence that can be called upon to assist in the journey through life. I personally will be calling on the direction of the North tonight as this body is ready for some relaxation.

Call in the East When You Need Support With

Illumination / Enlightenment
Awakening the Chi
Awakening personal growth and light within
Giving birth to an idea or project
Seeing something in a new light, as a child
Clarity about any life circumstance, experience

Call in the South When You Need Support With:

Opening your heart
Grounding yourself and connecting to earth
Self-Nurturing and acceptance of nurturing
Emotional support
Growing abundance
The blooming of our relationships

Call in the West When You Need Support With:

Transition
Understanding life's patterns
Connecting to the wisdom of our ancestors
Gratitude and enjoying the fruits of your labors
Harvesting the fullness of your talents
Pruning away the baggage of your life
Letting go of things that are no longer needed, composting, recycling

Call in the North When You Need Support With:

Taking time to rest, play and regeneration
Deep sleep at night
Going inward, self reflection
Remembering your dreams and hearing your inner voice
connecting with community, friends, family, beloveds
Effortless action

Call in Father Sky (Pachatata to Peruvian Tribes) When you Need Support With:

Complementary and co-creative energy to that of Mother Earth
Getting into sync with the heavenly cycles such as cycles of the moon
Asking for nurturing of our Divine Mother with the rain, the sunlight, the clouds, the moonlight or what ever is needed in your environment
Remembering you are the God Spark, the Higher Self, the I Am Presence
Living your true potential

Call in Mother Earth (Pachamama to Peruvian Tribes) When you Need Support With:

Connecting to the Divine Mother Goddess in the physical world
Gratitude for the miracle of life
Connecting to fertility, abundance, bounty, and all of your life giving forces
Walking in right relationship with others, the planet and the path of harmony
Moving through the cycles of life from birth to death, to rebirth
Connecting to the elemental energies of water, air and fire in the world
Caring for your body
Offering and receiving unconditional love, support and stability
Recycling limiting beliefs