What is a Medicine Wheel.
Taken from
http://www.spiritualnetwork.net/native/medicine_wheel.htm

A Medicine Wheel is a physical manifestation of Spiritual energy. An outward expression of an internal dialogue. A mirror in which we can better SEE what is going on within us. It is a wheel of protection and enables us, and allows us, to gather surrounding energies into a focal point and to commune with Spirit, Self and Nature (ALL elemental forces)........Creation!

It helps us with our "Vision," to see exactly where we are and in which areas we need to develop in order to realize and become our potentials. That we are all connected to one another, and by showing us the intricacies of the interwoven threads of life, what our part in it all is. It helps us understand that without our part in the tapestry the "Bigger Picture" is not as it should be. We add colour, dimension and life to each other, to all of life. No matter what colour, race or creed we are, we need each of us to create a beautiful existence and expression of the Whole.

It is a model to be used to view self, society, or anything that one could ever think of looking into. The wheel, once learned how to dance within it, offers a picture to you and also helps to add clarity to a foggy view. Like so many other things...it is a tool to be used for the upliftment and betterment of mankind, healing and connecting to infinite. We are all but one realization of "God" trying to realize self...so lets see what part we ourselves are.

Please remember that all that I am to share with you although taken mainly from Native teachings, are also of my own teachings provided from Spirit and my own experiences. It is with an open heart and mind that I ask you receive these teachings. Not all will be for you. Take what is yours and disregard the rest or set it aside for another date. I will do my best to let you know from which teaching the information that you receive comes from, as there are many interpretations and symbologies applied to the Wheel, but the basic principle is the same.         Tree-Song

As we grow, we change like the seasons, passing through the sections of the circle, learning from each. The center of the circle is the touching of the Spirit, the pure of heart,  the truth as everything extends from the circle and everything comes together in the middle.

Keep in mind, each tribe has their own colors and totem animals. Many work differently as well. This is a simple and basic Medicine Wheel that I was taught in a
Native Based Parenting Course that I was in many years ago.

Now we're going to work on our own personal Medicine Wheel. Below you will find a diagram of the wheel and what it all contains. I have added a table below to make things easier when you add your information to the wheel.

For East: Add things that you would like to work on physically speaking.
ie: running, going for walks more...so on and so forth.
For South: Add things you would like to work on Mentally speaking.
ie: writing more, reading more, learning...so on and so forth.
For West: Add things you would like to work on Emotionally speaking.
ie: Showing less or more emotions, being intune with your emotions...so on and so forth.
For North: Add things you would like to work on Spiritually speaking.
ie: Meditating more, practicing more...so on and so forth.

Try to add at least 5 points in each section HOWEVER if you're unable to do so
that is perfectly ok, it just goes to show you that it is a part of your circle that
needs some working on. We will work on this for a month and at the end of the month we will do another wheel to see where you are sitting.
There will be times when you will see that you have managed to balance out,
other times you will see that while working on other things, other parts of your circle
became neglected and now you must work on those.
Eventually, you will have a balanced wheel and you will find that
inner peace!