The Medicine Wheel: Four Directions, One Sacred Connection
The foundation of the Medicine Wheel is made up of four directions: North(Ki'wedinong), East(Wa'banong), South(Sha'wanong), and West(Niga'bianong). 4 is a significant number that occurs in Mother Nature: 4 main seasons: Spring(Si'gwan), Summer(ni'bin), Fall(Pi'dji bi'pon), and Winter(Pibo'n). 4 main times of the day: Dawn, Noon, and Dusk, Midnight. 4 main aspects of life: Child, Adolescent, Adult, Elder. Each direction has its specific colour: North(Ki'wedinong) is White(Wa'ba). White(Wa'ba) is the colour of intensity, decisiveness and acuity. East(Wa'banong) is Yellow(Oza'wa). Yellow(Oza'wa) is the colour of optimism, stimulation, and exuberance. South(Sha’wanong) is Red(Miskwa). Red(Miskwa) is the colour of energy, passion, and courage. West(Niga’bianong) is Black(Makadewa). Black(Makadewa) is the colour of solidity, earthiness, and endurance. The 4 colours also relate to the 4 races on Mother Earth: The White(Wa'ba) race of the North(Ki'wedinong) - Keepers of the mind. The Yellow(Oza'wa) race of the East(Wa'banong) - Keepers of the Akasha or ancient records. The Red(Miskwa) race of the South(Sha'wanong) - Keepers of the earth. The Black(Makadewa) race of the West(Niga'bianong) - Keepers of the soul. If you notice everything is as important as the other, connecting everything in life in a perfect circle. If you would like to learn more HIT THE FOLLOW BUTTON and Follow @chieflittleeagle or go to www.chieflittleeagle.com