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Your Medicine Wheel Animal Spirits Oracle Reading

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.

 

 
Rabbit
North
 
Owl
West
Mockingbird
Center
Hummingbird
South
 
Wolf
East
 

 

Center: The animal spirit that appears in the center of the Medicine Wheel reflects who you are at this point in time.

Mockingbird

Mockingbird

Mockingbirds are master imitators, and can mimic the calls of many other birds. They're also fearless protectors of their nest, and will attack any bird (no matter how large) to protect their young. Mockingbird's lesson for you today is twofold: to listen to how you might be mimicking others - instead of listening to your own true voice; and to examine the value of what you defend. Hmmm?

North: The animal that appears in the North shows you how to walk your talk. Here lies your connection with your Higher Self.

Rabbit

Rabbit

Poor Rabbit! No other animal is so associated with fear than Rabbit - that nervous little bunny who hops and leaps at every little sound. Rabbit has come to you today to ask you to have the courage to face whatever difficulties you're having instead of running away to a safe burrow. Face your fears, examine your old "fight or flight" patterns, and determine once and for all to stop hiding away.

East: This animal reveals the direction you need to take in order to gain clarity about your present situation.

Wolf

Wolf

Wolf can survive either as a loner or as part of a pack, and he howls to remind you that you have to balance the needs of others with the needs of the self. If you're giving yourself away to your own detriment, you are living in opposition to Wolf medicine. Return to balance - and begin feeding your emotions, your mind, and your body.

South: This animal explores issues dealing with your inner child, and shows the energy needed to trust your own process.

Hummingbird

Hummingbird

Sorrow and worry have no place in your life today, as Hummingbird's message is one of absolute joy. Hummer's darting movements, flashes of brilliant reds and greens, and unmistakable whirr are all guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of even the most dour among us. If live has been difficult of late, know that joy is whirring your way.

West: The animal that appears in the West holds the answer to your present challenge.

Owl

Owl

Many cultures associate Owl with death, while others see Owl as the "night eagle" - the bird that embodies shamanism. Owl has exceptional hearing, and his medicine is one of clairaudience - the ability to hear spirit. If Owl has silently glided into your life today, he is asking you to face your own fears, and listen to the messages spirit is sending you.