The Middle World is comprised of the physical reality and the focus of teachings we receive is on the Self in relation to all life-forms. It is the present we dwell in and our sense of being alive... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (CinnamonMoon) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/3350 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:10:57 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/3347/t/The-Below-World.html The Below World

This is the realm of our Ancestors, the Ancient Ones, our Elders and our Totems. It rules over the past and our sense of Knowing. It is here we learn to master our abilities, we... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (CinnamonMoon) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/3347 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:27:21 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1204/t/36-Stones-of-the-Medicine-Wheel-Article-and-Discussion-.html
SkyeKatt:
I can't, but this is something that's been on my mind lately (the building of a Medicine Wheel, and the meaning(s) behind one)...I've been hoping someone would share this information *grins* So...instead I've been mulling over it this weekend, deliberately not trying to find information on it as I wanted to try and feel it out, and have come up with some ideas, but not... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cinnamon Moon 1) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1204 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 20:48:58 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1205/t/Medicine-Wheel-Stones.html
The Medicine Wheel
Medicine wheels are places for energy and healing, teaching and understanding.
They are used for times of reflecting on life and for joyous celebrations.
There were about 20,000 medicine wheels in North America before the Europeans came.
Each stone is a "tool" to help us understand ourselves in relation to the universe and teaches us to respect ourselves and our... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cinnamon Moon 1) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1205 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:16:46 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1239/t/Cross-Quarters-Of-The-Medicine-Wheel.html By CinnamonMoon

The cross-quarters of the Medicine Wheel…what are they? They are a bit of a challenge to understand because they contain a mixture of energy signatures rather than a pure signature. That's often harder to define as to what's what. Basically they're the energy present as two elemental forces merge along a borderline between those respective elements. The best way I've found to describe a cross-quarter it is... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cinnamon Moon 1) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1239 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:51:28 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1238/t/Minna-39-s-Medicine-Wheel.html Minna's Medicine Wheel ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mouse) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1238 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:27:03 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1240/t/Suggested-Library-Reading.html
The Medicine Wheel Made Easy
The Seven Sacred Directions
Attributes of the Seven Sacred Directions
36 Stones of the Medicine Wheel
Introduction to Dancing the Wheel
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cinnamon Moon 1) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1240 Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:11:15 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1208/t/Why-Explore-the-Seven-Sacred-Directions-.html
Well the more you explore the deeper you go into understanding them for one thing. The path they lead you along is so beautiful, even when you have to put light on your shadows, you'll find they'll clean up real nice and the path gets brighter, your light starts to shine on it too.

There's nothing to fear but the feeding of it. We don't need to do that, but we do need to be alert to things. The Seven Sacred... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cinnamon Moon 1) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1208 Wed, 08 Nov 2006 18:29:23 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1210/t/Air-Exploring-the-Element-amp-Its-Impact-on-Me.html
Has anyone else done this? I'd love to hear your experience and if you haven't yet want to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Eagle Singing) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1210 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 22:20:58 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1206/t/Medicine-Wheel-Made-Easy.html Medicine Wheel Made Easy

Many members have expressed their confusion about the Medicine Wheel feeling very complicated to them. I felt it might help to give a very fundamental overview so those new to this topic will have a point of reference.

Looking at a full Medicine Wheel one is often overwhelmed by the meaning of the stones and their placements. Each stone represents various aspects of life, nature, and specific lessons. That's a lot to take in at... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cinnamon Moon 1) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1206 Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:08:58 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1241/t/SL-Medicine-Wheel.html



feeds@yuku.com (cedar rose) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1241 Mon, 26 Dec 2005 03:04:27 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1211/t/The-Medicine-Wheel-and-the-Ruach.html
So to begin, i went to the library and started to look up the attributes of the four directions.

And i came to thinking about the winds of each direction. You know i am so very fond of wind. In Cinnamon's article she gave the Greek names... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Minna EarthKeeper) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1211 Fri, 09 Dec 2005 00:23:25 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1214/t/Raven-Moon.html www.hanksville.org/storytellers/anita/poems/RavenMoon.html

Raven Moon
by
Anita Endrezze

Adapted from a Northwest coast legend
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In First People's sky there is no moon.
The shaman stirs the vigil fires;
vague nights confuse the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Minna EarthKeeper) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1214 Tue, 29 Nov 2005 01:08:01 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1207/t/Dreamtime-Medicine-Wheel.html Pages 1 through 4 - request and stones offered, placement and insight conversations.
Page 1 - in this first post there is a written summary of the wheel, the people, the stones and their placement.
Pages 4 through 6 - more stone gifts and conversations about placement and wheel information insights
Page 4 - graphic picture of the wheel we made and another summary of the wheel, the people,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Minna EarthKeeper) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1207 Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:54:39 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1209/t/Overview-of-the-Elemental-Forces-3-Worlds-amp-Attributes.html By Cinnamon Moon
© Cinnamon Moon

The elemental forces and 3 Worlds of the shamanic worldview are very important factors to consider. Using these energies is critical to the successful outcome of all ceremonies, work, and perceptions pertaining to shamanic practices. I would like to present an overview so you can see how they will serve your needs and spiritual growth. I'll also be... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Cinnamon Moon 1) http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1209 Mon, 04 Jul 2005 23:36:37 GMT http://spiritlodge.yuku.com/topic/1242/t/Medicine-Wheel-Index.html