The Directions

7 DIRECTIONS

East Lover

new beginnings, beauty and the richness of the world.  yellow, rising sun   youth springtime Song Sparrow
Fear of Pain, Desire for Pleasure Emotions of Love, Hate
calling us to a new day. We welcome the energies and spirit of the East. HO!

South Warrior

Energy of service, of action in the world in service to the red, of blood and of passion, heat of  noon. The fear of the South is the fear of losing control. The desire of the South is the desire for power, and the emotions are pride and anger. The animal of the South is the dog, the symbol of loyalty. We welcome the energies and spirit of the South. HO!

West Magician

Magician. Welcome the energy of introspection, going within to find the gifts of healing. The color of the West is black, like the darkness of our shadows. The desire of the West is the desire for order and virtue. The fear of the West is the fear of Abandonment, and the emotions are happiness and shame. The animal of the West is the Bear, that goes into the cave to hibernate, to seek within the darkness the gift of renewal. We welcome the energies and spirit of the West. HO!

North King

King. -wisdom and blessing.  white, the color of the hair of the elders. The desire is the desire for freedom and release, and the fear is the fear of Death. The emotions of the North are joy and sadness. The animal of the North is the Owl. We welcome the energies and spirit of the North. HO!

Sky Above

the masculine principle, the energy and spirit of inspiration. The color of the Above is blue and the animal is the eagle. Welcome the gifts of wind and sunshine, the creative energies, the desire for Truth and the emotion of compassion. We welcome the energies and spirit of Father Sky. HO!

Earth Below

the feminine principle, the energy and spirit of Generosity. The color of the Below is green and the animal is the deer. nurture and support, the sustaining energies, the desire for abundant beauty and the emotion of gratitude. We welcome the energies and spirit of Mother Earth. HO! 

Within

the principle of wholeness, the energy and spirit of the mysterious. The color of this energy is Gold. Welcome the gifts of balance, oneness, and the connection with all things, for all things are one and all things are related. The animal within is the human being, the desire is for serenity and the emotion is humility. We welcome the energies and spirit of Within. HO!

Time Grandfathers Children

our ancestors, those who have gone before us, and on whose shoulders we stand. Welcome the spirits of the children yet to come, who will stand upon our shoulders. Invite into this circle the spirit and energy of those who guide, protect, and bless us to be fully who we are. HO!
Huddle Up, Arms Around Each Other: Call in any family or ancestors or spirits that
any man would like to in order to complete the circle, missing brothers, family, the sick