The Medicine Wheel
The Medicine Wheel

Author: Sun Bear

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-12-06

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 1439147620

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"The Medicine Wheel is a springboard of power that will allow you to link up to all the energies of the universe." —Sun Bear Millions of people around the world have incorporated Native American philosophy into their everyday lives. Now, with this special 25th anniversary edition of the late Sun Bear's classic bestseller, readers old and new can benefit from the teachings and techniques of the Medicine Wheel. In The Medicine Wheel, Sun Bear and Wabun put forth a whole new system of earth astrology to help guide people not only in their daily living but also in their life paths. In the authors' own words, this book was written to "help all people relate better to our Earth Mother...and find a kinship with the universe." The Medicine Wheel is a beautiful and inspiring approach to graceful, holistic living in trying modern times. The Medicine Wheel's philosophy is derived from a basic principle known by all people who live close to the earth: Once you fully embrace the elemental forces of nature, you become a part of the whole. Let this book be your first step toward finding peace and prosperity—and your own special place in the circle of life.

Medicine Wheels
Medicine Wheels

Author: Roy I. Wilson

Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Co.

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13:

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This illuminating guide to the Native American ritual of the Medicine Wheel makes an ancient spiritual practice available to everyone. Roy Wilson, Cowlitz Chief and Spiritual Leader in Washington, combines Sun Bear's Zodiac (outer circle) and his own vision. The Four Pathways are used to experience the God within. It is important to note that all Pathways go through the Creator. which includes the Creator in the center, surrounded by seven Spirit Messengers: Cougar, Hawk, Coyote, Wolf, Bear, Raven, and Owl; the four Gatekeepers: Buffalo in the East, Bear in the South; Eagle in the West; and Cougar in the North; the twelve Spirit Helpers: Turkey, Turtle, and Owl on the East Pathway; Beaver, Ant, and Squirrel on the South Pathway; Butterfly, Bat, and Grouse on the West Pathway; and, Hawk, Goose, and Wolf on the North Pathway.

Compass of the Heart
Compass of the Heart

Author: Loren Cruden

Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780892816002

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For those who feel a desire for a natural spirituality in their lives, "Compass of the Heart" offers insights and suggestions based on Loren Cruden's lifetime of work with Native American and other Earth-oriented traditions. Further develops the ideas and practices set forth in the author's previous work, "The Spirit of Place."

The Path of the Medicine Wheel
The Path of the Medicine Wheel

Author: Kathy Lynn Callahan

Publisher: Trafford on Demand Pub

Published: 2010-02

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9781426916281

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A noted authority and speaker on anthropology and metaphysical subjects, Kathy L. Callahan presents a comprehensive overview of the Medicine Wheel, the Native American teaching that uses Nature to help us better understand ourselves, our associations with others, and our relationship to our Spiritual Source. Medicine Wheel wisdom provides a holistic foundation upon which to base our lives. Callahan reveals how, when we walk the Medicine Wheel, we learn from the sacred four directions: the elements, seasons, cycles of the day, and plants, minerals, and the totem clans. We also learn from the moons and the spirit animals that walk the wheel with us. These sacred teachings help us discover the power of the natural world and show us how to draw upon that power to live more balanced and harmonious lives. With clear, concise language, The Path of the Medicine Wheel will help you: * Learn the teachings of the Medicine Wheel: unity, balance, movement/growth, and attunement * Understand the meaning and lessons of the sacred four directions * Identify the correspondences of the sacred four directions * Explore the teachings of the natal Moon under which you were born * Learn how to build your personal Medicine Wheel * Practice guided meditations to identify your natal and current Spirit Animal(s) * Discover your current position on the Medicine Wheel Path Find your spiritual enlightenment with The Path of the Medicine Wheel and discover joy and peace in your life.

The Medicine Wheel
The Medicine Wheel

Author: Teddy Anderson

Publisher: Medicine Wheel Publishing

Published: 2014-09

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9780993869402

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Following a young boy who is listening to the stories of his mooshum (grandfather), Medicine Wheel: Stories of a Hoop Dancer encourages children to connect with the symbol and understand inclusion of all cultures by learning along with this young boy and his friends, who come from across the world to hear the story. Accompanied by vibrant illustrations, Medicine Wheel: Stories of a Hoop Dancer engages children and allows them to start relating to the world in new and exciting ways.

Dancing with the Wheel
Dancing with the Wheel

Author: Sun Bear

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1991-11

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0671767321

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The Native American philosophy behind the vision of the Medicine Wheel is that all things and beings on the earth are related and, therefore, must be in harmony for the earth to be balanced. Dancing with the Wheel teaches you how to apply this philosophy to your daily life through many practical exercises and ceremonies. These exercises will help you gain energy from the spirits, which can heal both humans and the earth. Through Dancing with the Wheel, the second book specifically devoted to the Medicine Wheel, those familiar with this vision will gain an increased understanding of the wheel and its developments over the last ten years. Those new to the Medicine Wheel will be ushered into the teachings and technique of what has come to be a source of comfort and direction for thousands of people around the world. Whether you are in the middle of the wilderness or the middle of a city, this book and its exercises will help you center yourself and establish peace with the earth and other beings.

Sacred Places in North America
Sacred Places in North America

Author: Courtney Milne

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 1999-08-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781556709579

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At the dawn of the 1990 autumn equinox, Courtney Milne climbed into the bucket of a hydraulic lift and was hoisted forty feet into the air beside the Big Horn Medicine Wheel in northern Wyoming. From that perspective, it seemed to him as though the Big Horn wheel linked the distant plains with the heavens. And so, the wheel became the starting point of his photographic journey as he followed each spoke across the continent in search of sacred landscapes.

The Medicine Wheel Garden
The Medicine Wheel Garden

Author: E. Barrie Kavasch

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 2008-12-10

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 030748808X

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The American Indian medicine wheel was an ancient way of creating sacred space and calling forth the healing energies of nature. Now, drawing on a lifetime of study with native healers, herbalist and ethnobotanist E. Barrie Kavasch offers a step-by-step guide to bringing this beautiful tradition into your own life--from vibrantly colorful outdoor circle designs to miniature dish, windowsill, or home altar adaptations. Inside you’ll find: • Planting guides for medicine wheel gardens in every zone, from desert Southwest to northern woodlands • A beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of 50 key healing herbs, including propagation needs, traditional and modern uses, and cautions • Easy-to-follow herbal recipes, from teas and tonics to skin creams and soaps--plus delicious healing foods • Ideas for herbal crafts and ceremonial objects, including smudge sticks, wind horses, prayer ties, and spirit shields • Seasonal rituals, offerings, and meditations to bless and empower your garden and your friends, and much more Practical, beautiful, and inspiring, The Medicine Wheel Garden leads us on a powerful journey to rediscovering the sacred in everyday life as we cultivate our gardens . . . and our souls.

Medicine Wheel Ceremonies
Medicine Wheel Ceremonies

Author: Vicki May

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13:

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Learn to feel connected to our living universe and find answers through practicing the simple ceremonies of the medicine wheel. Includes Medicine Wheel Ceremony Cards.

Star Circle
Star Circle

Author: Ivy Merriot

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-06-28

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781543122190

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In this book, Dr. Merriot takes her readers into the night Sky above the Bighorn Medicine Wheel to explore the scientific and supernatural elements of this National Historic Landmark and Sacred Site. Written for the adventurous, Ivy relates cultural and scientific stories, adding personal experiences and new findings from her own research based on Indigenous and Western Science astronomies. She concludes that the Wheel is a spectacularly designed and fitting "Place" to study the cosmos and encourages her readers to take a personal trip to the Bighorn Medicine Wheel and embark upon their own adventure with the stars.