Hal Croves
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Sun Cross, Solar Wheel, Lost Medicine Wheel, or Treasure Symbol?
There is a difference.
The Lost Medicine Wheel:
"The main characteristic design of the Native American Medicine Wheel is the most basic yet most perfect form – the circle. This is one absolute not only in Native America for sacred hoops but also for most cultures that have some kind of Circle of Life symbol. The second aspect of the Native American Medicine Wheel are the two intersecting lines that create a cross in the middle of the circle. The lines separate the circle into four equal sector parts. Now that involves what can be seen. The Medicine Wheel must be thought of as floating in space and its cardinal points as well as other points that cannot be seen create a perfect sphere. Thus creating other points for directions up and down and of course perfect center."
"Color Explanation and Color Placement on the Medicine Wheel can vary based on various customs by: Nations, Tribe, Clan, Band, Family and Individual. While it is true that the most common colors of the Medicine Wheel in Native America are Red, Yellow Black and White, these are not the absolute colors for all Native American Nations. Some Nations use, Blue in wake of Black, others have Purple instead of Black. Yet some other Nations have used Green in lieu of Black."
"It is widely accepted that the Medicine Wheel is a symbol of life and specifically the Circle of Life. As well known the circle represents perfection as well as infinity since the circle has no beginning or end. There can many reasons behind the meaning of the circle itself among Nations. This can range from representing the Sun, Moon, Earth, and the Stars to representing concepts of life, continuity, consciousness, energy, and so much more. It should be stressed that this is not the same from Nation to Nation and there can be some representation that is very secret. The point at which the lines cross in the middle is extensively accepted as Center. Like color, which point and which sector represents what can be debated and broadly contested instead of discussed and understood from one person to another."
NATIVE AMERICAN MEDICINE WHEEL
Comparison In Life
By Jamie K. Oxendine, Lumbee/Creek
Ojibway:
"Creator - Centre of life, the Medicine Wheel itself.Earth Mother - Gives us our home, and lives.
Father Sun - Warms life, source of energy and light
Grandmother Moon - Guides dreams and visions.
Turtle Clan - The element of earth. Growth and life.
Frog Clan - The element of water. Cleansing
Thunderbird Clan - The element of fire. Energy
Butterfly Clan - The element of air. Transformation
The North - Knowledge and wisdom.
The East - Daybreak,Illumination. Spirit.
The South - Youth and innocence. Emotion.
The West - Introspection, Looks within.
Snow Goose - Direction
Otter - Balanced female energy.
Cougar - Leadership without insisting.
Red Hawk - Observant. Messengers of the Gods.
Beaver - Builder and do-er.
Deer - Power and gentleness.
Flicker - Music
Sturgeon - Moving through life, swimming.
Brown Bear - Sweetness of truth.
Raven - Keeper of Sacred law.
Snake - Power of creation. Transmutation.
Elk - Stamina. To go the distance.
Cleansing - To make clean. Purify
Renewal - To begin again.
Purity - Clean and innocent.
Clarity - Unclouded. Free from darkness.
Love - To delight in a higher state of appreciation
Wisdom - Knowledge and sense. Intelligence and foresight.
Illumination - To enlighten. Cast light upon.
Growth - To become. To change from one state to another. To advance.
Trust - To place confidence in the reliance on the integrity and friendship of another.
Experience - Knowledge and understanding
Introspection - To look inside.
Strength - Power and vigour of mind."
There is a difference.
The Lost Medicine Wheel:
"The main characteristic design of the Native American Medicine Wheel is the most basic yet most perfect form – the circle. This is one absolute not only in Native America for sacred hoops but also for most cultures that have some kind of Circle of Life symbol. The second aspect of the Native American Medicine Wheel are the two intersecting lines that create a cross in the middle of the circle. The lines separate the circle into four equal sector parts. Now that involves what can be seen. The Medicine Wheel must be thought of as floating in space and its cardinal points as well as other points that cannot be seen create a perfect sphere. Thus creating other points for directions up and down and of course perfect center."
"Color Explanation and Color Placement on the Medicine Wheel can vary based on various customs by: Nations, Tribe, Clan, Band, Family and Individual. While it is true that the most common colors of the Medicine Wheel in Native America are Red, Yellow Black and White, these are not the absolute colors for all Native American Nations. Some Nations use, Blue in wake of Black, others have Purple instead of Black. Yet some other Nations have used Green in lieu of Black."
"It is widely accepted that the Medicine Wheel is a symbol of life and specifically the Circle of Life. As well known the circle represents perfection as well as infinity since the circle has no beginning or end. There can many reasons behind the meaning of the circle itself among Nations. This can range from representing the Sun, Moon, Earth, and the Stars to representing concepts of life, continuity, consciousness, energy, and so much more. It should be stressed that this is not the same from Nation to Nation and there can be some representation that is very secret. The point at which the lines cross in the middle is extensively accepted as Center. Like color, which point and which sector represents what can be debated and broadly contested instead of discussed and understood from one person to another."
NATIVE AMERICAN MEDICINE WHEEL
Comparison In Life
By Jamie K. Oxendine, Lumbee/Creek
Ojibway:
"Creator - Centre of life, the Medicine Wheel itself.Earth Mother - Gives us our home, and lives.
Father Sun - Warms life, source of energy and light
Grandmother Moon - Guides dreams and visions.
Turtle Clan - The element of earth. Growth and life.
Frog Clan - The element of water. Cleansing
Thunderbird Clan - The element of fire. Energy
Butterfly Clan - The element of air. Transformation
The North - Knowledge and wisdom.
The East - Daybreak,Illumination. Spirit.
The South - Youth and innocence. Emotion.
The West - Introspection, Looks within.
Snow Goose - Direction
Otter - Balanced female energy.
Cougar - Leadership without insisting.
Red Hawk - Observant. Messengers of the Gods.
Beaver - Builder and do-er.
Deer - Power and gentleness.
Flicker - Music
Sturgeon - Moving through life, swimming.
Brown Bear - Sweetness of truth.
Raven - Keeper of Sacred law.
Snake - Power of creation. Transmutation.
Elk - Stamina. To go the distance.
Cleansing - To make clean. Purify
Renewal - To begin again.
Purity - Clean and innocent.
Clarity - Unclouded. Free from darkness.
Love - To delight in a higher state of appreciation
Wisdom - Knowledge and sense. Intelligence and foresight.
Illumination - To enlighten. Cast light upon.
Growth - To become. To change from one state to another. To advance.
Trust - To place confidence in the reliance on the integrity and friendship of another.
Experience - Knowledge and understanding
Introspection - To look inside.
Strength - Power and vigour of mind."
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