The Native American medicine wheel is a universal symbol used in many native tribes. Its meaning is versatile, depending on the tribe and personal journey.
The circle itself represents the circle of life from birth to childhood and adulthood onto old age. The colors of the wheel are black, white, red and yellow; symbolizing the races of humanity.
The wheel is sacred and is used in ceremonies and for working with any type of magic. It can also be used as a guide for inner workings, to help us evolve and grow in our spirit.
It marks a power space and is usually constructed in an area where positive energies are plentiful. Many attribute the circle in dream catchers and it is portrayed in much Native American art.
The native american medicine wheel can take many different forms – be made of stone, dirt, or manifest mentally when the ritual is more personal. Other times the wheel can also be sewn, beaded, embroidered, or painted on clothes, blankets, and other personal items.
In some tribes, the four directions of the native american medicine wheel relates to the stages of life. In others, they represent the four seasons or the elements of fire, water, earth and air. Each direction is represented by an animal spirit. I will be focusing on the Medicine Wheel of the Cherokee Tribe.
The Native American Medicine Wheel explained
Native American teachings adhere to the fact that we are all connected and that everything in this world has a spirit, including plants and stones. The circle is what connects us. There are seven directions inside the wheel; the four sacred directions along the outside are North, South, East, and West, and three inside the center – above, below, and within.
The inner directions are represented by fire. The four directions provide a way to teach about balance and harmony, we can choose our own path to follow and change direction at will. Let’s delve deeper into the Native American Medicine Wheel
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