The Medicine Wheel is a powerful tool for transformation used by many indigenous cultures throughout history. It depicts the cycles of growth as a wheel, or circle, that moves throughout one's life. The spiritual journey happens in phases, and each phase can be seen multiple times throughout one's journey. Many New Age, magickal, and spiritual practices these days are incorporating some form of the Medicine Wheel, and the concept of calling in the directions is used worldwide in ceremony and shamanism. There are many aspects to the Medicine Wheel, and for now I will only focus on the 7 directions.
The 7Seven7 Directions:
a practical guide to calling them in
In this section, I go through and explain each direction, what it means and represents. I continue to give 7 key words for each, then I give you a prayer, or invocation, that can be used in ceremony to call them in. I encourage you to edit, reuse, ad lib or change it in any way that suits your needs.
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The East: The East is the direction of New Beginnings. This is the direction associated with sun rises and moon rises, renewal, light just over the horizon. It is the energy of just waking up and greeting the day. The east is the element of air and is associated with the spirit of the wind. This can bring about sudden change, or a gust of fresh breeze. It represents the breath and the sacred air that we breathe. It rules that of communication, and the words we use. East is ruler of the Mental Plane, or the Mind, thus helps us to control the thoughts. East is the energy of the Eagle, who teaches us to soar high above the earthly dramas and to see from a higher perspective.
Key words: Renewal, Communication, Wind, Change, Mind, Eagle, Breath.
INVOCATION: To the winds of the east! That of new beginnings, sunrises and sunsets, come be with us! Bringer of change, guide us through this time of renewal. Ruler of the air element, help us to be in control of the mind and our thoughts to use them as the tool that they are. Help us to communicate authentically and express ourselves truthfully. Great Eagle, teach us to soar high! AHO!!
The South: The South is the direction of Transformation. This is the energy that destroys what no longer serves, and transmutes it into something beautiful. The south is the element of fire. The fire Represents our passion, willpower and radiance. It rules that of destruction and letting go of the past. South is guardian of the spiritual plane and protector of the spirit. South is the energy of the Serpent who sheds its layers as it evolves and grows.
Key Words: Transformation, Passion, Willpower, Fire, Spirit, Serpent, Radiance
INVOCATION: Calling upon the South! That of transformation and becoming! Help us to burn the past and transmute the present moment. Help us to live and fully express our passions! To the element of fire, that of the spirit, help us to fully step into our power and our souls purpose! Energy of the serpent, teach us to shed what no longer serves us and to let go of the past. Come be with us! AHO!!
Key Words: Transformation, Passion, Willpower, Fire, Spirit, Serpent, Radiance
INVOCATION: Calling upon the South! That of transformation and becoming! Help us to burn the past and transmute the present moment. Help us to live and fully express our passions! To the element of fire, that of the spirit, help us to fully step into our power and our souls purpose! Energy of the serpent, teach us to shed what no longer serves us and to let go of the past. Come be with us! AHO!!
The West: The West is the direction of Reflection. This is the energy of the Divine Feminine that allows us to feel, to see deep inside ourselves. The West is the element of Water. Water represents fluidity, going with the flow, cleansing. Water takes the shape of its container, meaning that it is formless and adapts to the environment. It always moves forward. West is the energy of Jaguar, who navigates the shadows and faces its fears, introverted in Nature.
Key Words: Reflection, Flow, Divine Feminine, Cleansing, Emotion, Intuition, Jaguar
INVOCATION: Calling upon the watery west! That of reflection and being. Help us to see ourselves and be ourselves! To the divine feminine, help us to be in the flow, to be creative and to follow our intuition. To the element of water, teach us to be in tune with our emotions and feel our heart! To the Jaguar, help us to face our fears and navigate our shadows. Come come be with us! AHO!!
Key Words: Reflection, Flow, Divine Feminine, Cleansing, Emotion, Intuition, Jaguar
INVOCATION: Calling upon the watery west! That of reflection and being. Help us to see ourselves and be ourselves! To the divine feminine, help us to be in the flow, to be creative and to follow our intuition. To the element of water, teach us to be in tune with our emotions and feel our heart! To the Jaguar, help us to face our fears and navigate our shadows. Come come be with us! AHO!!
The North: The North is the direction of Grounding. The North Star always guides our way, reminding us to always move forward. This is the energy of protection, truth and integrity. The North is the element of Earth. The Earth element rules the Rock Beings and the Tree Spirits. Rocks teach us to be solid in our form, to stay true to who we are and to protect what is ours. Tree medicine teaches us to stay grounded as we expand and to seek balance of upper and lower worlds. The North is the Hummingbird, who reminds us to drink the nectar of life, to experience joy and happiness, and encourages us to make the journey from the Mind into the Heart.
Key Words: Grounding, Wisdom, Guidance, Protection, Stability, Truth, Hummingbird.
INVOCATION: To the grounding energy of the North! That of guidance and direction. Help us to continue moving forward and to follow our north star. Protect us as we move into more Truth and knowing! That of the tree spirits, teach us to root down as we expand! That of the rock beings, help us to stay strong in who we are and to maintain our solid structure! That of the sweet hummingbird, teach us to taste the sweetness of life! Come come be with us! AHO!!!
Father Sky (above): Father Sky is the energy of Expansion. This is the energy of our ancestors, who watch over us with their blessed wisdom. Father Sky is the home of the Star Beings, who radiate their light and remind us the vastness of life. Orion guides us and removes obstacles. Father Sky represents the angels and archangels. Archangel Micheal, with his sword of Truth, slashes through any Illusion. Father Sky is always looking down upon us and teaches us to always reach for the stars and aspire to new heights!!
Key Words: Expansion, Angels, Star Beings, Light, Wisdom, Aspiration, Truth.
INVOCATION: Calling upon Father Sky, that which is above. To the Sun, Moon and the anscestors who look down upon us and bless us with your wisdom. To the star nations, be with us! Angels and archangels! Archangel Micheal, with your sword of Truth help slash through any illusion so that we may see the light of Truth. Teach us to aspire to great lengths and new heights. Come come be with us!! AHO!!!
Key Words: Expansion, Angels, Star Beings, Light, Wisdom, Aspiration, Truth.
INVOCATION: Calling upon Father Sky, that which is above. To the Sun, Moon and the anscestors who look down upon us and bless us with your wisdom. To the star nations, be with us! Angels and archangels! Archangel Micheal, with your sword of Truth help slash through any illusion so that we may see the light of Truth. Teach us to aspire to great lengths and new heights. Come come be with us!! AHO!!!
Mother Earth: Mother Earth is the energy of Nurturing. This is our Divine Mother, who loves and supports us in her warm embrace. She always holds us strong beneath our feet, she is always there for us. She represents all life, plant life, wildlife and even human civilization! She is a conscious, living being, and by attuning to her vibration she helps us every step of the way. She provides us everything we need, all of the sustanance, the food and the water we need to survive and thrive!
Key Words: Nurturing, Support, Love, Sustenence, Life, Survival, Compassion.
INVOCATION: Ahhh Mother Earth, that which is below us. Thank you for always holding us so firmly beneath our feet. You nurture us as you cradle us in your warm embrace. You provide all of our needs so gracefully. May we be attuned to your frequency and do our part in healing the planet. Guide us and help us along our path. Come come be with us! AHO!!!
Key Words: Nurturing, Support, Love, Sustenence, Life, Survival, Compassion.
INVOCATION: Ahhh Mother Earth, that which is below us. Thank you for always holding us so firmly beneath our feet. You nurture us as you cradle us in your warm embrace. You provide all of our needs so gracefully. May we be attuned to your frequency and do our part in healing the planet. Guide us and help us along our path. Come come be with us! AHO!!!
Great Spirit (center): Great Spirit is the energy of Oneness. It is the center point, where all other directions meet and unite. Goes by many names, God, Source, The Universe, Creator, and many more. This is the energy of formlessness, beyond all limits and boundaries. It represents the heart, the center of one's being. It is our Highest Self, and the highest version of the Self! It is the energy of the whole circle, the entire group, the everything and the nothing. Key Words: Oneness, Spirit, Heart, Center, Formless, Wholeness, Beyond.
INVOCATION: Mmm, and to the center, Great Spirit, God, Creator, Source, Goddess, Oneness, the one with many names but can never be named. To the heart center, where all other directions meet! Help us to be centered and come from a space of balance in our walk of life. Help us to come from a place of Truth and Integrity always. Come come be with us!! AHO!!
INVOCATION: Mmm, and to the center, Great Spirit, God, Creator, Source, Goddess, Oneness, the one with many names but can never be named. To the heart center, where all other directions meet! Help us to be centered and come from a space of balance in our walk of life. Help us to come from a place of Truth and Integrity always. Come come be with us!! AHO!!