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Cherokee Animal Wisdom for Your Path
Adapted from The Cherokee Full Circle, by J.T. Garrett and Michael Tlanusta Garrett (Inner Traditions, 2002).
According to the ancient belief system of the Cherokee Native American people, each direction has a guardian animal spirit that brings us wisdom, lessons, and life-learning.
When we look at each of the four directions from the perspective of its animal guide and the teachings it brings, we connect deeply with the particular path we are walking at the moment. Which path are you on now? What does the animal of that direction have to show you? Find out here:
East: Path of the Sun–EAGLE
Spiritual aspect of living that is a part of both personal truths and interpersonal experiences.
Eagle teaches us strength and commitment to family in the direction of the East.
South: Path of Peace–RABBIT
Natural way of youthful innocence represented by curiosity, playfulness, and innovation or creativity.
Rabbit teaches us that we only fool ourselves with our foolishness. The key is to learn to play fair and share our gifts with others.
West: Path of Introspection–BEAR
Physical aspect of living and the strength that comes from knowing ourselves well.
Bear teaches us about strength of our youth, gifted to help others in the direction of the West.
North: Path of Quiet–DEER
Mental aspect of inner consciousness and wisdom turned outward.
We learn calm and healing in the direction of the North. We learn to be generous and sharing of our gifts and skills to benefit all things in life.
Robyn
Melissa
Deepak
Eric
Dave
Dr. Brent
Isha
Susan
Delia
Michelle
Wendy
Megan
Hilary
Ann
Judi
Ronnie
Kelly
Lily
Terri
Betsy
Cait
Andrew
Jana
Annie B.
Veronica
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Very Interesting and I will definately read more about this. Thank you for enlightening us.
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Tough to say which way I'm facing, but that wouldn't be the first time I've had to admit that. Very, very cool stuff.
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Animal Speak by Ted Andrews is an excellent book to understand the energies held by different animals, and how we can bring those energies into our own lives. Very insightful. Walking with your totem animal (or medicine animal) can bring much understanding of nature and our place in it.
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They were always one with nature.
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Thanks so much for this interesting article Dearest Annie.
Love,
Black Dalia:)
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Bravo Anna Lombardo, my sentiments exactly.
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Thanks , interesting !!
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LOVE NATURE
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Cool...Not a clue where I am... Thanks Annie.
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