Welcome to this sacred practice of honoring the seven directions where we align ourselves with the wisdom of nature,
The elements,
And the energies of the ancestors.
This practice draws on ancient traditions to help us find balance,
Insight,
And connection to the earth,
The cosmos,
And ourselves.
Each direction carries unique lessons,
Animals and elements,
Earth,
Air,
Fire,
And water.
Together they form the foundation of our journey.
At the end of each section we'll affirm this connection with the word Aho,
Which means it is so,
Or I acknowledge.
Let it resonate as a collective expression of gratitude and unity.
Let us begin by grounding ourselves.
Take a deep breath,
Feeling the earth beneath your feet and sensing the sky above.
Step into this sacred circle with intention.
Allow your shoulders to relax,
Your body stand tall,
Your heart open.
Take a breath in and exhale fully.
Take a breath in and exhale.
Turn to face east.
The element of air,
The place of new beginnings.
As we turn to the east,
Where the sun rises and light returns to the world,
We call upon the grandfathers and grandmothers of the east,
The ancestors and the gatekeepers of new beginnings.
The east brings us the element of air,
Representing breath,
Inspiration,
And clarity.
It is the place of renewal and the dawn of possibilities.
Imagine the gentle breeze of the east clearing your mind and bringing clarity to your path.
The eagle soars here,
Offering perspective and vision,
Inviting you to rise above challenges and see the bigger picture.
Take a deep breath.
Inhale the fresh energy of the east.
Aho.
Turn to face south.
The direction of the midday sun and the peak of energy,
We call upon the grandfathers and grandmothers of the south,
The ancestors and gatekeepers of passion,
Creativity,
And vitality.
The south holds the element of fire,
Symbolizing transformation,
Growth,
Courage,
And the warmth of summer.
Feel the heat of the south energizing your body and soul,
Stoking the fire within you.
The coyote dances here,
Playful and adaptable,
Encourage you to embrace life with curiosity and boldness.
Breathe deeply,
Letting the warmth and the wisdoms of the south fill you with vitality and creativity.
Aho.
Turn to the west,
Where the sun sets and the world softens into reflection.
We call upon the grandfathers and grandmothers of the west,
The ancestors and gatekeepers of introspection and healing.
The west brings us the element of water,
Representing emotions,
Intuition,
And the flow of life.
It is the place of autumn and the journey inward.
Feel the soothing waters of the west,
Washing away what no longer serves you,
Making space for renewal.
The bear walks this path,
Guiding you to look within with strength and courage.
Exhale deeply,
Releasing all that you are ready to let go into the calm,
Into the embrace of the west.
Evoke the energies of the bear.
Aho.
We turn to the north,
The direction of stillness and wisdom.
We call upon the grandfathers and grandmothers of the north,
The ancestors and gatekeepers of strength and endurance.
The north holds the element of earth,
Representing grounding,
Stability,
And the cycles of life.
It is the place of winter and deep knowing.
Feel the grounding energy of the north,
Anchoring you in resilience and wisdom.
The buffalo stands strong here,
Reminding you of abundance and the power of the earth beneath your feet.
Breathe in the calm,
Steady presence of the north,
Letting it fill you with strength and stability.
Evoke the energy of the buffalo.
Aho.
We now lift our gaze to the above,
To the sky,
The heavens,
And the stars.
We call upon the celestial energies,
The divine forces,
And the spirit that connects us to the infinite.
Above reminds us of the limitless possibilities and the guidance of the cosmos.
Feel the vastness of the heavens,
Expanding your awareness.
The hawk circles here,
Offering perspective and reminding you of your connection to something greater.
Take a deep,
Rich breath,
Inviting the energy of the divine.
Aho.
We lower our awareness to the below,
Connecting to the earth,
Our foundation,
And our roots.
We call upon Mother Earth and her nurturing energy to ground and sustain us.
Below reminds us to honor the cycles of life,
Death,
And rebirth.
We go deep into the earth to the fire where crystals are formed.
Feel the grounding energy of the earth beneath you,
Steady and constant.
Feel the energies of the crystals.
The snake weaves through this direction,
Teaching us about transformation and renewal.
Breathe deeply,
Drawing strength and nourishment from the earth.
Aho.
Finally,
We turn within to the sacred space of our own hearts.
We honor the wisdom of the ancestors within us,
The guidance of our intuition,
And the infinite possibilities of our being.
Within is the place where all directions converge,
Reminding us of our interconnectedness.
Feel the stillness within you,
Where the wolf stands as your guide,
Loyal and intuitive,
Urging you to trust yourself and the bonds you share with others.
Take a deep breath,
Feeling the harmony of all directions and elements coming together in your heart.
We have called the energies of the seven directions,
Woven together the elements,
And honored the wisdom of the ancestors.
As we move into stillness,
Allow the vibrations of this practice to settle within you,
Set an intention,
Whether that may be clarity,
Healing,
Connection,
Strength.
Let it resonate as the sounds carry you deeper into peace.
With gratitude,
We close this sacred space,
Carrying the wisdom of the directions in our hearts.
Aho.
