THE MEDICINE WHEEL
When traveling to the East, you are traveling with the Spirit of the Wolf. One’s journey is of leadership and learning; to see things as they are connected to all other things, to be self-reliant and have hope for the people.( like the rest of the Wolfs pack) When traveling to the South, you are
traveling with the Spirit of the Eagle. The Eagle is the sacred messenger, carrying our prayers to the
Creator and returning with gifts and visions for the people. If Eagle has blessed you with its presence in some way, you are being given potent gifts of clarity and vision to use for the good of all people. You can bring forth light out of the darkness.When traveling in the West, you will be with the Spirit of the Whale. You will, like the Whale, find the connection between the past and knowledge. The power of Whale reconnects us to our instincts and to our creative, intuitive and psychic side.When
traveling in the North, you will be with the Spirit of the Buffalo. The Buffalo is the bringer of healing medicines. Are you being too stubborn and visible in something? Are you an easy target? If so,maybe Buffalo is warning you to become more circumspect. If Buffalo has come to you, it brings a great gift of abundance and healing.
When traveling to the East, you are traveling with the Spirit of the Wolf. One’s journey is of leadership and learning; to see things as they are connected to all other things, to be self-reliant and have hope for the people.( like the rest of the Wolfs pack) When traveling to the South, you are
traveling with the Spirit of the Eagle. The Eagle is the sacred messenger, carrying our prayers to the
Creator and returning with gifts and visions for the people. If Eagle has blessed you with its presence in some way, you are being given potent gifts of clarity and vision to use for the good of all people. You can bring forth light out of the darkness.When traveling in the West, you will be with the Spirit of the Whale. You will, like the Whale, find the connection between the past and knowledge. The power of Whale reconnects us to our instincts and to our creative, intuitive and psychic side.When
traveling in the North, you will be with the Spirit of the Buffalo. The Buffalo is the bringer of healing medicines. Are you being too stubborn and visible in something? Are you an easy target? If so,maybe Buffalo is warning you to become more circumspect. If Buffalo has come to you, it brings a great gift of abundance and healing.
THE MEDICINE WHEEL 2
When traveling to the East, you are traveling with the Spirit of the Wolf. One’s journey is of leadership and learning; to see things as they are connected to all other things, to be self-reliant and have hope for the people.( like the rest of the Wolfs pack) When traveling to the South, you are traveling with the Spirit of the Beaver. The Beaver is a creature of the water; the element associated with emotions. It is the Beaver’s nature to be gentle with themselves but very hard workers. When traveling with the Beaver, you will learn the importance of sacrifice, of sensitivity toothers and the feeling of Love that expects nothing in return.
When traveling in the West, you will be with the Spirit of the Whale. You will, like the Whale, find the connection between the past and knowledge. The power of Whale reconnects us to our instincts and to our creative, intuitive and psychic side.
When traveling in the North, you will be with the Spirit of the Mosquito. The Mosquito has the gift of distraction, you can see through them as a means through which to measure your determination, focus, wisdom and your completion of things will be seen in your journey through the Northern Doorway.
When traveling to the East, you are traveling with the Spirit of the Wolf. One’s journey is of leadership and learning; to see things as they are connected to all other things, to be self-reliant and have hope for the people.( like the rest of the Wolfs pack) When traveling to the South, you are traveling with the Spirit of the Beaver. The Beaver is a creature of the water; the element associated with emotions. It is the Beaver’s nature to be gentle with themselves but very hard workers. When traveling with the Beaver, you will learn the importance of sacrifice, of sensitivity toothers and the feeling of Love that expects nothing in return.
When traveling in the West, you will be with the Spirit of the Whale. You will, like the Whale, find the connection between the past and knowledge. The power of Whale reconnects us to our instincts and to our creative, intuitive and psychic side.
When traveling in the North, you will be with the Spirit of the Mosquito. The Mosquito has the gift of distraction, you can see through them as a means through which to measure your determination, focus, wisdom and your completion of things will be seen in your journey through the Northern Doorway.
THE BUTTERFLY WITH THE SPIRIT OF
THE BUFFALO
The Butterfly represents balance. If Butterfly has come to you, it might be bringing a message that whatever you were thinking or doing when it appeared, is balanced and harmonious for you. Butterflies are messengers of the moment. This Butterfly who comes with the Spirit of the Buffalo is the bring of Healing Medicines. If the Butterfly with the Spirit of the Buffalo has come to you, it brings a great gift of abundance and healing.
THE BUFFALO
The Butterfly represents balance. If Butterfly has come to you, it might be bringing a message that whatever you were thinking or doing when it appeared, is balanced and harmonious for you. Butterflies are messengers of the moment. This Butterfly who comes with the Spirit of the Buffalo is the bring of Healing Medicines. If the Butterfly with the Spirit of the Buffalo has come to you, it brings a great gift of abundance and healing.
Frog
Frog is the caller and cleanser of the emotions. In some traditions, Frog is the spirit keeper of the element of Water, (Frog People Clan) which represents and connects to our emotions. Their songs are healing, and can bring peace to our inner turmoil. If Frog has jumped into your awareness, look at your emotions at that moment, and see if they are in harmony with the rhythms of nature or if they need cleansing.Are you too defensive? Is every question directed your way perceived as an attack? If so,
learn from Frog that too strong a defense can also be a liability.
Frog is the caller and cleanser of the emotions. In some traditions, Frog is the spirit keeper of the element of Water, (Frog People Clan) which represents and connects to our emotions. Their songs are healing, and can bring peace to our inner turmoil. If Frog has jumped into your awareness, look at your emotions at that moment, and see if they are in harmony with the rhythms of nature or if they need cleansing.Are you too defensive? Is every question directed your way perceived as an attack? If so,
learn from Frog that too strong a defense can also be a liability.
FROG
Frog is the caller and the cleanser of emotions. In some
traditions, Frog is the spirit keeper of the element of water, which represents
and connects to our emotions. Their songs are healing and can bring peace to our
inner turmoil. If Frog has jumped into your awareness, look at your emotions at
that moment, and see if they are in harmony with the rhythms of nature or if
they need cleansing. Are you too defensive? Is every question directed your way
perceived as an attack? If so, learn from Frog that too strong a defense can
also be a liability.
Frog is the caller and the cleanser of emotions. In some
traditions, Frog is the spirit keeper of the element of water, which represents
and connects to our emotions. Their songs are healing and can bring peace to our
inner turmoil. If Frog has jumped into your awareness, look at your emotions at
that moment, and see if they are in harmony with the rhythms of nature or if
they need cleansing. Are you too defensive? Is every question directed your way
perceived as an attack? If so, learn from Frog that too strong a defense can
also be a liability.
The Rooster
The Rooster is a powerful independent creature. Its presence is well noticed with admiration and envy. The Rooster is a beautiful creature with its colors that stand out. If Rooster has come your way, take notice, you are displaying a strong presence to your peers. Walk proud like the Rooster and you will reach your goals in life.
The Rooster is a powerful independent creature. Its presence is well noticed with admiration and envy. The Rooster is a beautiful creature with its colors that stand out. If Rooster has come your way, take notice, you are displaying a strong presence to your peers. Walk proud like the Rooster and you will reach your goals in life.
Owl
Perhaps because of its silent flight, eerie call, and nocturnal habits, the owl was often associated with death. Amongst Kwagiutl, a person who was soon to die heard the owl call his or her name, and the Tsimshian believed that this bird, which was commonly a Shaman's helper, could cause death to the person whose head it flew over.
In Tlingit myth, a selfish woman refused to share her catch of herring with her husband's mother. When the old woman tried to take some of the fish from the cooking box, the selfish wife dropped a hot rock on her hand as she was reaching in. As punishment, the wife was transformed into a screech owl.
This portrait of the owl represents the Tlingit myth. When the old woman was transformed into the screech owl, her spirit carried her through life (face in wing) bringing good will, love, compassion, and joy to the people it flew over. The creator wanted the woman's spirit of nurturing to guide the owl's life on Mother Earth.
Spirit of the Owl
If Owl has oriented on you, you can be certain that an aspect of your life is going to change in a big way. Some people believe that Owl only comes to those things that are about to die. Do not fear, though, for this does not mean physical death as much as it means the letting go of some part of you that is not serving you. Owls, with spectral senses are guides through the dark tunnel of fear that will change to certain light shinning at the other end. That Owl for its willingness to guide you through the shadowy realm.
If Owl has oriented on you, you can be certain that an aspect of your life is going to change in a big way. Some people believe that Owl only comes to those things that are about to die. Do not fear, though, for this does not mean physical death as much as it means the letting go of some part of you that is not serving you. Owls, with spectral senses are guides through the dark tunnel of fear that will change to certain light shinning at the other end. That Owl for its willingness to guide you through the shadowy realm.
Bobcat
If Bobcat has come to you, this feline might be saying that you need to break some bonds that are limiting you, so that you can roam and play. The power of Bobcat is independence. Part of Bobcats independence is its attitude that fences, barns and coops are surely meant to keep somebone else out. They have gotten into trouble by preying on farm animals. This tends to upset most farmers and they will proceed to hunt the Bobcat down, if they can. Are you so free spirited that you believe "Keep Out" signs are for someone else? Do you overstep your boundaries to get what you want? If so, heed Bobcats message and know that this can be dangerous. The symbols inside the bobcat represent its connection to Mother Earth and its independence. The colors symbolize the colors of Mother Earth.
If Bobcat has come to you, this feline might be saying that you need to break some bonds that are limiting you, so that you can roam and play. The power of Bobcat is independence. Part of Bobcats independence is its attitude that fences, barns and coops are surely meant to keep somebone else out. They have gotten into trouble by preying on farm animals. This tends to upset most farmers and they will proceed to hunt the Bobcat down, if they can. Are you so free spirited that you believe "Keep Out" signs are for someone else? Do you overstep your boundaries to get what you want? If so, heed Bobcats message and know that this can be dangerous. The symbols inside the bobcat represent its connection to Mother Earth and its independence. The colors symbolize the colors of Mother Earth.
The Eagle
The Earth colors, Neutral colors and shapes within the Eagle reflect the gathering of prayers of all Nations on Mother Earth. The Eagle is the Sacred Messenger, carrying our prayers to the Creator and returning with gifts and visions for the people.
The Earth colors, Neutral colors and shapes within the Eagle reflect the gathering of prayers of all Nations on Mother Earth. The Eagle is the Sacred Messenger, carrying our prayers to the Creator and returning with gifts and visions for the people.
The Raven Feeding the Bowl of Life
Raven brings to the people the gift of mystery. All of creation is truly a great mystery (hence this term is one of the ways of referring to creation), and no other animal around reflects this better than the raven. The Raven is feeding the ceremony or smudge bowl with grapes, feeding the teachings of the Elders( the green mask representing the Elders) to man and woman(the two face mask) in their journey together on Mother Earth.
Raven brings to the people the gift of mystery. All of creation is truly a great mystery (hence this term is one of the ways of referring to creation), and no other animal around reflects this better than the raven. The Raven is feeding the ceremony or smudge bowl with grapes, feeding the teachings of the Elders( the green mask representing the Elders) to man and woman(the two face mask) in their journey together on Mother Earth.
Woman with the Spirit of the Wolf and Bear Clan
This particular woman has both the Wolf medicine and Bear medicine gifts. Wolf medicine can teach
you to have a balance between your family’s needs for you, and your needs for yourself. Wolves are totally loyal to the pack, but do not give up their identity to the pack. If Wolf has come into your life in some fashion, you are being asked to look at where you are being too dependent and where you may be too independent. In both family and community, there needs to be a balance between me and us. Wolf can help you learn this.
Bear is seen as a powerful medicine person who is highly desirable as an ally and spirit helper. Bear is the spirit keeper of the West, the place of adulthood, the autumn, the sunset, and a good harvest. Bear’s gifts to the people are strength, introspection and self-knowledge. Bear can sometimes be too quick to anger and too sure of its own power. While they have little to fear, they can forget caution, a necessary trait when dealing with many of the two-legged today. So, heed Bear’s message that being unaware of your limits in certain settings can be disastrous.
This particular woman has both the Wolf medicine and Bear medicine gifts. Wolf medicine can teach
you to have a balance between your family’s needs for you, and your needs for yourself. Wolves are totally loyal to the pack, but do not give up their identity to the pack. If Wolf has come into your life in some fashion, you are being asked to look at where you are being too dependent and where you may be too independent. In both family and community, there needs to be a balance between me and us. Wolf can help you learn this.
Bear is seen as a powerful medicine person who is highly desirable as an ally and spirit helper. Bear is the spirit keeper of the West, the place of adulthood, the autumn, the sunset, and a good harvest. Bear’s gifts to the people are strength, introspection and self-knowledge. Bear can sometimes be too quick to anger and too sure of its own power. While they have little to fear, they can forget caution, a necessary trait when dealing with many of the two-legged today. So, heed Bear’s message that being unaware of your limits in certain settings can be disastrous.
The Unity Pole
The Eagle is the Scared Messenger, carrying our prayers to the Creator and returning with gifts and
visions for the people.
The Wolf is one`s journey of Leadership and Learning to the things as they are connected to all other things Created.
The KillerWhale has power thatreconnects us to our instincts and to our Creative, Intuitive and Psychic side.
The Buffalo is the bringer of healing Medicines. Buffalo brings a great gift of abundance and healing.
The Eagle is the Scared Messenger, carrying our prayers to the Creator and returning with gifts and
visions for the people.
The Wolf is one`s journey of Leadership and Learning to the things as they are connected to all other things Created.
The KillerWhale has power thatreconnects us to our instincts and to our Creative, Intuitive and Psychic side.
The Buffalo is the bringer of healing Medicines. Buffalo brings a great gift of abundance and healing.
Smiling Wolf
In Coast Salish Culture, the Wolf is a guide, protector and keeper of Lineage knowledge. Yes, imagine the tail moves left to right and its long tongue wraps itself around Wolf Song, echoing through Coast Salish wind, dancing in the air. Wolf with paws raised, honoring the Creator, giving thanks to life and breathe, sings proud while moving his tail left to right.This wolf lying down near Cedar trees is contemplating Western Society, he smiles knowing Wolf Song will dance in the air again. Written by Will George Dedicated to Gordon Perreault and Smiling Wolf
In Coast Salish Culture, the Wolf is a guide, protector and keeper of Lineage knowledge. Yes, imagine the tail moves left to right and its long tongue wraps itself around Wolf Song, echoing through Coast Salish wind, dancing in the air. Wolf with paws raised, honoring the Creator, giving thanks to life and breathe, sings proud while moving his tail left to right.This wolf lying down near Cedar trees is contemplating Western Society, he smiles knowing Wolf Song will dance in the air again. Written by Will George Dedicated to Gordon Perreault and Smiling Wolf
Man with the spirit of Dragonfly
and Wolf
The power that Dragonfly brings to the tapestry of life is skill. They are experts at what they do and they do it rentlessly.If Dragonfly’s aerial talents have brought it into your notice, Dragonfly is telling you either have or need to refine certain skills to ensure abundance in your Earth walk. Learn from the rigid patterns of Dragonfly and continue to gain knowledge and abilities for the future, even if you are already quite skilled at something.
Wolf medicine can teach you to have a balance between your family’s needs from you and your needs for yourself. Wolves are totally loyal to the pack, if Wolf has come into your life in some fashion, you are being asked to look where you are being too depended and where you may be too in depended, in both family and community, there needs to be a balance between yourself and others. Wolf can help you learn this.
and Wolf
The power that Dragonfly brings to the tapestry of life is skill. They are experts at what they do and they do it rentlessly.If Dragonfly’s aerial talents have brought it into your notice, Dragonfly is telling you either have or need to refine certain skills to ensure abundance in your Earth walk. Learn from the rigid patterns of Dragonfly and continue to gain knowledge and abilities for the future, even if you are already quite skilled at something.
Wolf medicine can teach you to have a balance between your family’s needs from you and your needs for yourself. Wolves are totally loyal to the pack, if Wolf has come into your life in some fashion, you are being asked to look where you are being too depended and where you may be too in depended, in both family and community, there needs to be a balance between yourself and others. Wolf can help you learn this.
The Dragonfly
The power that Dragonfly brings to the tapestry of life is skill. They are experts at what they do and they do it relentlessly. If Dragonfly’s aerial talents have brought it into your notice, you are being told that you either have, or need to refine, certain skills to ensure abundance in your Earth walk. Learn from the rigid patterns of the Dragonfly an continue to gain knowledge and abilities for the future, even if you are already quite skilled at something.
The power that Dragonfly brings to the tapestry of life is skill. They are experts at what they do and they do it relentlessly. If Dragonfly’s aerial talents have brought it into your notice, you are being told that you either have, or need to refine, certain skills to ensure abundance in your Earth walk. Learn from the rigid patterns of the Dragonfly an continue to gain knowledge and abilities for the future, even if you are already quite skilled at something.
Killer Whale (Birth of the Fish People)
If a Killer Whale were injured but not killed in the hunt, it would return at some other time and capsize the whaler’s canoe. A widespread belief held that a whale could capture a canoe and drag it and all those aboard down to the underwater Village of the Whales. Once there, the people would be transformed, and themselves become whales. Some believe that whales appearing in front of a village were drowned persons returning to communicate with the people.
If a Killer Whale were injured but not killed in the hunt, it would return at some other time and capsize the whaler’s canoe. A widespread belief held that a whale could capture a canoe and drag it and all those aboard down to the underwater Village of the Whales. Once there, the people would be transformed, and themselves become whales. Some believe that whales appearing in front of a village were drowned persons returning to communicate with the people.
WOLF IN THE SUN
Wolf Medicine can teach you to have a balance between your family’s needs for you and your needs for yourself. Wolves are totally loyal to the pack but do not give up their identity to the pack. The face represents its respect for man. In both family and community, there needs to be a balance between people; Wolf can help you learn this. The Sun represents Life giving to all creatures on Mother Earth. The Wolf in the Sun is the harmony of Life, linking Man and Wolf living together in Peace.
Wolf Medicine can teach you to have a balance between your family’s needs for you and your needs for yourself. Wolves are totally loyal to the pack but do not give up their identity to the pack. The face represents its respect for man. In both family and community, there needs to be a balance between people; Wolf can help you learn this. The Sun represents Life giving to all creatures on Mother Earth. The Wolf in the Sun is the harmony of Life, linking Man and Wolf living together in Peace.
Hawk
The Hawk nevertheless takes its place in the spiritual world of the super natural. In respect to life, the Hawk carries the spirit of other creatures on Mother Earth in its being; the blue oval shape in the wing represents its connection to all other animals on Mother Earth. The face represents its respect to woman as the Hawk acknowledges woman as being closer to Mother Earth than Man, as the Woman gives Life. The teeth is the teeth of the Killer Whale which represents the connection to water; water being life giving.
The Hawk nevertheless takes its place in the spiritual world of the super natural. In respect to life, the Hawk carries the spirit of other creatures on Mother Earth in its being; the blue oval shape in the wing represents its connection to all other animals on Mother Earth. The face represents its respect to woman as the Hawk acknowledges woman as being closer to Mother Earth than Man, as the Woman gives Life. The teeth is the teeth of the Killer Whale which represents the connection to water; water being life giving.
HORSE
Horses helped turn the Lokota and several other native nations into the powerful mounted warriors and nomads that they became. Taming these Horses wasn’t easy, as their spirit for freedom was a fire that burned within them. The Horse then, is freedom and the power that comes with being free. To steal a Horse was to steal power from another tribe. If Horse has come to you, you are offered a gift of safe movement. Is there somewhere that you want or need to go?Horse can help you get there, whether the place is physical or spiritual.
Horses helped turn the Lokota and several other native nations into the powerful mounted warriors and nomads that they became. Taming these Horses wasn’t easy, as their spirit for freedom was a fire that burned within them. The Horse then, is freedom and the power that comes with being free. To steal a Horse was to steal power from another tribe. If Horse has come to you, you are offered a gift of safe movement. Is there somewhere that you want or need to go?Horse can help you get there, whether the place is physical or spiritual.
The Moon
A long time ago there was no Moon, but there was a Sun. The Great Spirit had lesser spirits working for him, one of these spirits was in charge of the Sun. The father spirit had two children, a son and a daughter. The daughter looked after the camp and kept it clean and tidy, shaking out the bedding and making the feathers fall to the earth as snow. The son hunted and fished; when he hung up his fishnets to dry, the dripping created rain on the earth. The father spirit was always busy keeping the great fire burning on the sun. He was away all day long and came home only at night. One day, after becoming very old he decided to speak to his children about taking over the important task of looking after the fire. “My son and daughter”, he began, “you know that I’m getting old and can’t tend the sun’s fire much longer. I’ll be leaving you in a little while and then it will be up to you two to keep the fire burning. If you let it go out, the people and animals on earth will die.” A short time later, when the fire was getting low on the sun, the old man came home and told his children he must leave them and would never return. They mourned for most of the night but began to quarrel over which one had the task. The girl said she should do it as she was the oldest, but the boy said that he was now the man of the camp and that he should be the one to watch over the fire. during this time, those on earth were becoming frightened, wondering why the sun was so late in coming up. At last, Wesuketchuk went to see what was the matter and found the brother and sister fighting. He became very angry with them and after rebuking them severely he said to the boy, “ You being the man, it will be up to you to keep the fire burning during the day; henceforth your name will be Pesim.” Then he said to the girl, “ Since you are so anxious to keep a fire burning, too, yours will never have flames and will only shine at night. But you will have to work just as hard to keep the coals glowing so they won’t go out. After this, your name will be Tippiskawepesim. And because you cannot get along together your punishment will be that you will only see one another once a year and for the rest of the time you will only look at each other across the sky.
Parrot
Drum by Gordon Perreault
Drum by Gordon Perreault
