Honoring the directions of the Sacred Circle is a widespread spiritual practice in ancient and contemporary Nature wisdom traditions. For many practitioners, honoring the directions is an essential component of all rituals. It is a way to create and to connect with sacred space. It also is a way of communing with Nature. Furthermore, it can be a way of mapping consciousness and viewing life.The Sacred Circle with its directions is called by some, the "Magic Circle," and by others, the "Medicine Wheel." Some traditions emphasize the four compass directions of the Circle. Others work with the four compass points plus a central point representing unity.Some also include two additionaldirections in the center, up and down, to create a Sacred Sphere as well as the Sacred Circle.
Qualities, images, colors, and other symbolic associations with the directions vary from path to path, but the idea of Sacred Circle as a place of balancing, healing, and wholeness extends across traditions.
I work with
seven directions in my personal spiritual practice, in doing healing
and counseling, and in guiding group rituals at Circle Sanctuary and
elsewhere. The seven directions are an integral part of my Pagan
worldview and provide a framework for understanding and for action. My
correspondences of the compass directions and central point with the
five Elements of Nature have developed from my work with Wiccan
spirituality and contemporary psychology over the past twenty years. My
use of the up and down directions emerged from my studiesof
multicultural Shamanism and my practice of spiritual environmentalism.
While the map of
consiousness with its seven directions and Sacred Sphere form works
well for me and for others, it is important to note that it is but one
of many maps within Paganism today. Traditions vary not only in the
number of directions honored, but the correspondences associated with
each direction and the order in which the directions are worked with in
ritual. It is important that practitioners chart their own maps
according to their own traditions, preferences, and experiences. The
map I use and present here has evolved over time and continues to
evolve. Feel free to adapt it for your own needs.
This map provides a
framework for attunement with Nature in Her many forms. The Elements
are at the compass points and other sacred lifeforms are on thecentral
axis.
This map......
To continue please sign in with your Hotsposz ID... If you are new to Hotspotsz you can
register a new ID .
Articles similar to "Sacred Circle, Sacred Sphere"
This page
contains a number of magical alphabets and symbols that you may find useful.
Many people use magical alphabets when engraving talismans. Many of these are
available as True Type Fonts at
Violet
...Sacred geometry
Anthony North: Sacred geometry is an ancient system of design and building based upon the harmonic relationship between man, nature and the universe. Virtually ignored by modern architects and designers, it was central to most ancient societies. The practice concerns a worldview of pattern recognition, producing religious patterns and structures involving space, time and form. By working with such forms, insight can come regarding the nature of all. It often involves mathematics.: Pythagoras rea...Stonehenge amulets worn by elite
Forget dressing for success: Clothing ornaments thought to confer supernatural power were all the rage among chiefs and other important people in England 4,000 years ago, say scholars. A recent find indicates some of these fashion trends might have originally been designed by Stonehenge leaders.While working two months ago in South Lowestoft, Suffolk, British archaeologist Clare Good excavated a four-sided object made of the mineral jet. It closely matches a geometrically designed gold object fo...The mysterious history of tattoos
Humans have marked their bodies with tattoos for thousands of years. These permanent designs—sometimes plain, sometimes elaborate, always personal—have served as amulets, status symbols, declarations of love, signs of religious beliefs, adornments and even forms of punishment. Joann Fletcher, research fellow in the department of archaeology at the University of York in Britain, describes the history of tattoos and their cultural significance to people around the world, from the famous " Ice...Pagan Symbolism in Christianity
The
history of the Christian fish symbol:
The
pre-Christian history of the fish symbol: The fish symbol has been used for
millennia worldwide as a religious symbol associated with the Pagan Great Mother
Goddess. It is the outline of her vulva. The fish symbol was often drawn by
overlapping two very thin crescent moons. One represented the crescent shortly
before the new moon; the other shortly after, when the moon is just visible. The
Moon is the heavenly body that has long been...Turtle Symbolism
A paper recently presented on October 25, 2006, by independent researcher Judy Kay King at the Second International Congress for Young Egyptologists in Lisbon, Portugal, is now available at www.isisthesis.com/papers.htm.Selected by the Congress’ scientific commissions, King’s paper and approximately 55 other scientific papers, including those by prominent members of the International Scientific Commission, such as Professor Erik Hornung of the University of Basel, Profess...Elemental Cauldrons
Using a cauldron, symbol of inspiration and rebirth, has brought new dimensions to both group and solitary work. A cauldron decorates the center of the Circle during Lesser Sabbats. An air cauldron at a spring rite creates a misty, magical quality for the ceremony. In summer, the cauldron will flash and spark.A blue flame burns mysteriously within the Water cauldron during the autumn festival. Throughout Yule, the Earth cauldron burns steadfast and constant. During moon rites, when m...The Elemental Cross: An Alternative to the Pentacle
This article goes in conjunction with my first piece titled "Overview of Secret Societies," of 2005. This is the second part of several articles on shadow groups and symbols. All the secret societies, particularly the Inner Circle, are involved in all or in some aspect of hidden agendas, and all have their own symbology. The Power Elite or just the "Elite" are the deep core, decision-makers of the combined various societies.Symbols and signs, which are used as a mea...
Foldersz is an internal bookmarking system where you can save and organise Hotspotsz content (including this article) into a Folder of your own for later reference.
Paranormal Category List (A-Z)
All our articles are sorted under categories and topics, making it easier to cross reference different subjects. Below are all the different categories the articles are sorted under alphabetically.
55(55/0) 
Magical Symbols and Alphabets
Sacred geometry
Stonehenge amulets worn by elite
The mysterious history of tattoos
Pagan Symbolism in Christianity
Turtle Symbolism
Egyptology Researcher Explains Biological Meaning of Ankh, Ouroboros, Star of David and the Cross
Elemental Cauldrons
The Elemental Cross: An Alternative to the Pentacle
Symbology used in Secret Societies
