This reading explores the energies present in your life in each area of the Medicine Wheel. Choose this spread when you need a greater understanding of the inner forces at work in your life today. Scroll down to learn the influence of each Animal Spirit. Click on the images to see larger versions.
Center: The animal spirit that appears in the center of the Medicine Wheel reflects who you are at this point in time.
Badger
Badger is a ferocious opponent, unwilling to back down over any issue. Unfortunately, this unwavering stance leads some Badgers to their demise. If Badger has dug into your reading, he is asking whether you are fighting the right fight. Is this issue the hill youíre willing to die on, or are you fighting for no other reason than pure stubbornness? Think about it.
North: The animal that appears in the North shows you how to walk your talk. Here lies your connection with your Higher Self.
Dove
Are you going through life carrying old grief, pain or hate? If so, Dove (sometimes known as Mourning Dove) encourages you to let go of your emotional baggage so that true healing can take place. Itís time to forgive, release, and move forward. And, know that healing Dove is flying right beside you.
East: This animal reveals the direction you need to take in order to gain clarity about your present situation.
South: This animal explores issues dealing with your inner child, and shows the energy needed to trust your own process.
Horse
When Horse came back to the Americas, he brought with him the ability to move rapidly from place to placeóand it's this rapid movement that he brings to you today. Get up, get out of the rut you've created. Grab Horse's mane, pull yourself onto his back and let him carry you across the plains of your life. The time for being stuck is over.
West: The animal that appears in the West holds the answer to your present challenge.
Squirrel
Hoard, hoard, hoard! Squirrel has been a busy fellow, gathering food for the long winter aheadóand he advises you to do the same. Have you set enough money aside to get you through lean times, or do you squander what you earn? We all love a shopping spree, but if Squirrel scurries into your reading, he's cautioning you to spend a little, but also save a little.
