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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.

 

 
The Crow
North
 
Skunk
West
Wolf
Center
Armadillo
South
 
Spider
East
 

 

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

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.

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

The Crow

The Crow

Crow is always on the alert for trouble - and their loud caws! warn each other of impending danger, Very little escapes Crow's keen vision - which is why many cultures associate Crow with the keeper of knowledge. Crow has flapped his way into your life today to bring a message of watchfulness - have you built your nest high enough to really understand what's going on around you?

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

Spider

Spider

Spider represents a connection between past and future, to remind you that the web you weave today is the web you will inhabit tomorrow. Are you spinning a balanced future? Spider is also a creator, spinning stories just as easily as she does a web. Spider in your reading asks you to consider the future you are weaving - does it include your biggest dreams?

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

Armadillo

Armadillo

You'll never get too close to Armadillo as his hard shell will keep you at arm's length! And, if this roly-poly fellow is in your reading, he's asking YOU to examine the areas where you need a hard shell - boundaries! Do you "do" for everyone but never "do" for yourself? Or, are you being TOO sensitive, protecting yourself even when danger isn't present?

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

Skunk

Skunk

Phew! Everyone knows Skunk's power - that's why people (and other animals) get out of his way! If you're lacking self-esteem, Skunk is there to help. You are worthy of a happy life - and if someone is making you miserable, look to Skunk as a confidence builder. Remember, though, Skunk doesn't have to spray to be powerful - his reputation precedes him! And, like Skunk, you don't need to spray either-but you do need to stand your ground calmly, and with Skunk's confidence.