Attributes of the South / 7

The Wheel of the South is the wheel of the child. With the faith,
innocence, and trust of a child, we begin our relationships with the
sacred objects that Nature brings us.

But how do we start?

Where do we go?
What can we do to find our sacred power objects?

We ask these questions with the excitement and the anticipation

of a child. We begin our shamanic path with the eager fire of a child.
Now we are ready to receive from ourselves. We are ready to receive
from Nature, which is the source of all that we have on earth. Knowing
that, we begin.
Of all the objects you have, the most sacred is yourself. Every
other object is a reflection of yourself. Every sacred object reflects
your strengths, your vulnerabilities, your joys, and your needs. Each
object is sacred only in that it provides a symbolic link between your
highest Self and the source of all life and wisdom, in Nature and
in Spirit.
Power does not reside in an object. Power cannot be bought, sold,
or even chosen in a sacred object. Power is. Power abides. Power can
flow through a sacred object as it flows through you. Power can flow
around you, but you cannot hold it fast. No one can. No object can. Power
is a gift that comes as you walk any shamanic or magical path.
Honor power for its gifts to you and do not seek to possess it. It
will walk beside you on your journey. The gifts you may bring to power
as you ride the Wheel of the South are faith and trust.
Twylah Nitsch, Wolf Clan mother of the Seneca Nation, says that
we are always in the South. That way we are able to receive wisdom in
faith and trust. Here is a little ceremony to help you on your South
journey. Use it as you feel the need.

South Ceremony
Stand facing the North. Consider that when you are facing North you
are actually standing in the South. The South is the place of strength,
protection, faith, and trust. The South is the place of the Self. Consider
the strength of faith and protection. Consider that you are standing In
a place of faith in the South as you face wisdom in the North.

Feel the vibration of n•celving wisdom from a place of faith In your Self.