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The
Medicine Wheel, also called " Sacred Hoop
" is a circle that is ceremoniously divided
into sections. Each section is assigned a
particular direction, such as the four directions
( north, south, east and west ), the four colours
of races ( red, black, yellow and white ), the
four directions, or the four stages of life (
spiritual, mental, physical and emotional ).
Different tribes have different colours to
represent the four directions.
The Medicine Wheel on the shield is represented
in the traditional four colours (red, black,
yellow and white).
The Medicine Wheel teaches us that the physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual aspects must be
in balance in order to maintain a healthy mind,
spirit and body.
The NORTH ( white
): from the North we experience the
purity, the direction where the secret to many
cures is found for healing.
The sacred plant being the Sweet Grass, to keep
you free from evil and make your travels safe.
The EAST ( yellow ): from
the East, we begin to seek knowledge, the
direction where everything is fresh and new.
The sacred plant of this direction is tobacco.
The SOUTH ( red ): from
the South we experience growth, the direction
where everything in life is in full bloom.
The sacred plant of this direction is cedar.
The WEST ( black ): from
the West we encounter reflection and spiritual
insight, the direction where dreams and visions
allow you to go within and appreciate yourself
and your Creator.
The sacred plant of this direction is sage. |
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