Medicine

Wheel

The 36-stone medicine wheel is a sacred and ancient tool used for spiritual growth, personal healing, and connecting with the wisdom of the natural world. Rooted in Indigenous traditions, this powerful circle offers a framework to understand the interconnectedness of life, the cycles of nature, and the spiritual energies that influence our everyday experiences. By engaging with the wheel, individuals can gain deeper insights into themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.

A medicine wheel is a spiritual tool used by various Indigenous cultures, particularly within North American traditions. It represents the interconnectedness of all life, symbolizing the cycles of nature, the four cardinal directions, and spiritual realms. The wheel is divided into three main rings: the outer ring, the spirit path stones, and the central stones. Each stone holds a unique energy and lesson, tied to specific animals, plants, minerals, and teachings.

  • Begin at the south end of the wheel (where you will enter from the road). Stay left and move clockwise to the first Spirit Keeper stone (Eagle).

  • continue walking clockwise to the Spirit Keeper stone (Direction) or to the Moonstone you wish to be at. The Twelve Moons are the outer stones between the Four Spirit Keepers(Directions).

  • Walk clockwise until you reach the spirit keeper stone connected to the spirit path stone you are seeking. Enter the wheel after the spirit keeper stone and stay to the left of the spirit path stones as you walk. After your offering and reflection, exit walking clockwise until you get back to the spirit path to took to get into the wheel. This time keeping to the right of the stone path until you reach the Keeper stone you started at. Then walk clockwise around the wheel until you reach back to the East. Then you may exit the area to the South.

  • Enter the wheel at the East (Eagle) Stone. Walk staying left of the spirit path stones until you reach the center ring. Walk clockwise around the center ring until you reach the stone you wish to bless. When you are ready to exit continue walking clockwise until you reach the spirit path stones connected to the East (Eagle) stone. This time stay to the right of the spirit path stones until you exit East. Then you may continue south to exit the area.

As you enter each stone, take a moment to offer a prayer, intention, or meditation, reflecting on the stone’s teachings.

The Sacred Stones

  • The four Spirit Keeper stones represent the cardinal directions. These stones act as guardians of the wheel, each offering wisdom related to the animals, plants, and elements of each direction.

    • Buffalo (North) - #9
      The Buffalo stone is associated with gentleness, strength, and harmony, representing the White Buffalo. It teaches the collective consciousness and spiritual growth.
      Plant: Sweetgrass, Color: White, Mineral: Alabaster

    • Eagle (East) - #10
      The Eagle stone brings clarity, vision, and new beginnings. It symbolizes the spiritual messenger and promotes wisdom, growth, and peaceful energy.
      Plant: Tobacco, Color: Gold & Red, Mineral: Pipestone

    • Coyote (South) - #11
      Known for trickster energy, the Coyote stone teaches adaptability, survival, and creativity, while inviting humor and wildness into the journey.
      Plant: Sagebrush, Color: Yellow & Green, Mineral: Serpentine

    • Bear (West) - #12
      The Bear stone embodies stability, introspection, and healing. It offers guidance on maturity, leadership, and personal wisdom.
      Plant: Cedar, Color: Blue & Black, Mineral: Soapstone

  • These twelve stones represent the twelve lunar months and are placed in the outer ring between the Spirit Keeper stones. Each moon stone carries teachings and energies related to the cycles of the moon and personal growth.

    • Snow Goose (Earth Renewal Moon) - #13 (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
      This stone represents beauty, tradition, and keen vision. It assists in personal evolution and ceremony.
      Plant: Birch, Color: White, Mineral: Quartz

    • Otter (Rest & Cleansing Moon) - #14 (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
      The Otter stone invites playfulness, nurturing, and intuition, promoting healing and original thinking.
      Plant: Quaking Aspen, Color: Silver, Mineral: Silver

    • Cougar (Big Winds Moon) - #15 (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
      The Cougar stone fosters initiative, speed, and grace, teaching about personal strength and grace under pressure.
      Plant: Plantain, Color: Turquoise, Mineral: Turquoise

    • Red Hawk (Budding Trees Moon) - #16 (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
      This stone offers insight, truth, and adaptability. It supports survival, optimism, and connection to higher truths.
      Plant: Dandelion, Color: Yellow, Mineral: Fire Opal

    • Beaver (Frogs Return Moon) - #17 (Apr 20 – May 20)
      The Beaver stone represents security, contentment, and balance, encouraging industriousness, self-reliance, and grounded energy.
      Plant: Blue Camas, Color: Blue, Mineral: Chrysocolla

    • Deer (Cornplanting Moon) - #18 (May 21 – June 20)
      The Deer stone brings sensitivity, grace, and agility. It helps with creativity, adaptability, and heart connection.
      Plant: Yarrow, Color: White/Green, Mineral: Moss Agate

    • Flicker (Strong Sun Moon) - #19 (June 21 – July 22)
      The Flicker stone offers protection, courage, and joy. It encourages communication, relationships, and harmony.
      Plant: Wild Rose, Color: Pink, Mineral: Carnelian Agate

    • Sturgeon (Ripe Berries Moon) - #20 (July 23 – Aug 22)
      The Sturgeon stone symbolizes strength, determination, and leadership. It teaches generosity and consistency in both work and relationships.
      Plant: Raspberry, Color: Red, Mineral: Garnet & Iron

    • Brown Bear (Harvest Moon) - #21 (Aug 23 – Sept 22)
      The Brown Bear stone offers caution, fortitude, and bravery. It promotes grounding, organization, and curiosity in leadership.
      Plant: Violet, Color: Purple, Mineral: Amethyst

    • Raven (Ducks Fly Moon) - #22 (Sept 23 – Oct 23)
      The Raven stone brings intelligence, spiritual assistance, and balance. It teaches community, duality, and mystery.
      Plant: Mullein, Color: Brown, Mineral: Jasper

    • Snake (Freeze Up Moon) - #23 (Oct 24 – Nov 21)
      The Snake stone invites transformation and adaptability. It offers deep healing and connection to sensuality and psychic abilities.
      Plant: Thistle, Color: Orange, Mineral: Copper & Malachite

    • Elk (Long Snows Moon) - #24 (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
      The Elk stone represents confidence, strength, and agility. It teaches wisdom, justice, and the importance of responsibility.
      Plant: Black Spruce, Color: Black, Mineral: Obsidian

  • The center circle of the wheel holds the deepest teachings and lessons, reflecting the essential aspects of existence and connection to the universe.

    • Creator (Center) - #1
      The Creator stone represents the beginning and end of all things, embodying universal energy and the sacred force that moves through everything.
      Plant: All or Any, Color: All, Mineral: All

    • Father Sun - #2
      Symbolizing vitality, action, and creativity, the Father Sun stone teaches understanding of the masculine principle and vitality.
      Plant: Corn, Beans, Squash, Color: Forest Green, Mineral: Clay

    • Mother Earth - #3
      The Mother Earth stone represents grounding, healing, and the earth connection. It teaches strength and the malleability of life.
      Plant: Cattails, Color: Green/Brown, Mineral: Petrified Wood

    • Grandmother Moon - #4
      The Grandmother Moon stone invites wisdom, intuition, and connection to the feminine principle. It enhances psychic ability and nurturing.
      Plant: Mugwort, Color: Silver/White, Mineral: Moonstone

    • Turtle (Earth) - #5
      The Turtle stone teaches ancient wisdom, renewal, and the understanding of earth changes. It supports grounding and stamina.
      Plant: Cattails, Color: Green/Brown, Mineral: Petrified Wood

    • Frog (Water) - #6
      The Frog stone embodies transformation, communication, and emotional healing. It supports stability and growth.
      Plant: Algae, Color: Blue/Green, Mineral: River Rock

    • Thunderbird (Fire) - #7
      The Thunderbird stone symbolizes purification, humility, and inner strength. It encourages personal evolution and service.
      Plant: Fireweed, Color: Red, Mineral: Lava Rock

    • Butterfly (Air) - #8
      The Butterfly stone represents beauty, growth, and metamorphosis. It teaches regeneration, joy, and fearlessness.
      Plant: Butterfly Weed, Color: Translucent, Mineral: Azurite

  • These stones connect the central teachings to the directions and represent phases of transformation, purification, and spiritual journeying.

    • Cleansing - #25
      The Cleansing stone supports purification and emotional detoxification, helping to release old energies.
      Plant: Racoon, Color: Pale Green, Mineral: Sodalite

    • Renewal - #26
      The Renewal stone brings new perspectives, optimism, and love, helping you embrace change and heal.
      Plant: Earthworm, Color: Dark Green, Mineral: Peridot

    • Purity - #27
      Purity offers balance and unity, encouraging peace, inspiration, and honesty in all aspects of life.
      Plant: Dolphin, Color: Translucent White, Mineral: Herkimer Diamond

    • Clarity - #28
      The Clarity stone helps you gain purpose, strength, and confidence in your journey. It encourages release and movement.
      Plant: Hummingbird, Color: Clear, Mineral: Mica

    • Wisdom - #29
      Wisdom offers maturity, understanding, and respect, fostering stability and boundaries in personal growth.
      Plant: Owl, Color: Jade, Mineral: Jade

    • Illumination - #30
      The Illumination stone encourages transcendence, sacredness, and deep healing of the soul, mind, and heart.
      Plant: Firefly, Color: Fluorescent Blue, Mineral: Calcite

    • Growth - #31
      The Growth stone invites expansion, learning, and responsibility. It assists in personal evolution and healing.
      Plant: Rabbit, Color: Violet, Mineral: Fluorite

    • Trust - #32
      The Trust stone brings security, faith, and healing of the inner child. It promotes compassion and honesty.
      Plant: Salmon, Color: Lavender, Mineral: Lapidilite

    • Love - #33
      Love offers all-healing energy, promoting joy, fidelity, and understanding in all relationships.
      Plant: Wolf, Color: Rose, Mineral: Rose Quartz

    • Experience - #34
      The Experience stone embodies honor, purpose, and perspective, supporting clarity in one's life mission.
      Plant: Whale, Color: Steel Gray, Mineral: Hematite

    • Introspection - #35
      The Introspection stone supports calm, thoughtfulness, and healing. It invites contemplation and attunement.
      Plant: Mouse, Color: Royal Blue, Mineral: Lapis Lazuli

    • Strength - #36
      The Strength stone symbolizes stamina, courage, and responsible power. It encourages leadership and discipline.
      Plant: Ant, Color: Golden Yellow, Mineral: Amber