WISDOM OF THE GRANDFATHERS

"It does not require many words to speak the truth." Chief Joseph, Nez Perce

"The earth and myself are of one mind"  Chief Joseph, Nez Perce

South, West, North and East The Grandfathers tell us of the Wisdom The Animals of the Four Directions Teach Us

Special THANK YOU to Bren my Nez Perce Sister

South Porcupine-for protection and to prick you into action Badger-for protection in conflict Coyote-for protection in tricky situations Fox-for elusiveness and innocence Hawk-for protection and relationships Mouse-for vulnerability and elusiveness Cats-of all sorts, for mixture of innocence and sin

West Sea Mammals-for psychic communication Sea Birds-for uplifted emotions    Heron-intuition and organization Jaguar-shamanic jouneys Raven-dreams and inner knowing Bear-introspection and especially for healing Elk-feelings and emotions    Fish-of all types, swimming in the tides of life's emotions

North Buffalo-wisdom and practicality Wolf-teaching earth wisdom Owl-sacred knowledge Dragon-for symbols Stag Deer-ritual and ceremony Heron-organized wisdom from intuition Mythical Beasts-of all types, learning the symbols of wisdom

East Doves-messages of peace and illumination Hawk-focus and perception Eagle-philosophy and ideals Wolf-communication and perception Deer-perception, awareness Raccoon-thinking    Cardinals-creativity

Animals and the Elements

Animal Totems and Spirit Guides