Medicine Wheel ~ Red-Tailed Hawk

Native American Medicine Wheel

Vision: Sun Bear ~ | ~ Grey Wolf ~ | ~ Roy Wilson ~ | ~

Yellow-gold, light and the sun
In Islam, golden yellow represents wisdom and good advice
Pale yellow represents deceit and betrayal
In Egypt, yellow is color of envy and disgrace
In Europe, yellow is color of cowardice
In China, yellow is the color of royalty
The most visible color, used internationally for warning
Treacherous yellow signified betrayal and treachery since Middle Ages
- Judas shown in yellow at betrayal
Imperial Yellow, in China, is symbolized of masculine principal
- Yang, and power of the Sun
- During Ch'ing dynasty (1644-1911) only the emperor could wear yellow
- 18th century throne cushion yellow, decorated with dragons, emblem of emperor
Festive yellow, during Somavati Amavasya Festival in India
- Pilgrims scatter turmeric powder over god Kandoba, representing Sun's power
- Festival marks conjunction of Sun & Moon Power (new moon) when it falls on a Monday
Yellow is the spirit power color of love and communication (Wilson VFEM 12)

Found near hot springs, in volcanic cavities, and sedimentary rock
Has tendency to lose water that is in it
Fractures easily, for no apparent reason
Believed to render wearer invisible when not desired to be seen
Fire in stone can symbolize sunrise, sunset, moonrise
- Connected with powers of the sun, moon, and fire
Was considered to be a noble stone in Rome
- A part of crown jewels in France
- Also in the imperial cabinet in Vienna
Considered unlucky in most English-speaking countries
- But considered as precious in Northwest (America)
Some lose fire if exposed to water; others lose fire if not exposed to water
Fire Opal people are found near hot springs, places of pressure
- Can fracture easily; are very emotional
- Must use their energies wisely if they are to be successful
- Often fear complexities of their own and others emotions

Flies high; soars and circles for long periods
Fantastic acrobats, especially when mating; keenness of vision
Hunter, loves rattlesnake meat - will tear their heads off
Known as "Little Eagles"; attacked by smaller birds
Amerindian tribes use feathers in ceremonies for rain
- Also for gifts of vision, deliberation, and foresight
Hawk people tend to be fearless
- Go after rattlesnakes of this world; usually have difficult time with Snake people
  - They tear the heads off of their enemies
- Are beautiful to watch when in flight performing spiritual acrobatics
- Are strong-willed, energetic, determined, independent thinkers
- Soar high, close to the Creator
- Need to learn patience and stability in order to balance their energies
  - Make good leaders once they learn how to channel their energies
  - Learn to stay with something as long as it needs them
- Can spend long durations of time in concentration, have keen vision, insightful

Found in lawns everywhere
- Little yellow flower becomes ball of white fuzz that blows off in wind
Medicine power: entire plant useful, root is medicinal part
- Dig up root and all after blooming
  - Root can be dried, ground, useful as a coffee substitute or herbal remedy
- Soak young greens in salt water for half hour before cooking
  - Contain 7x vitamin A as carrots, almost as much vitamins B, C, G
  - Also almost as much calcium, phosphorous, iron, natural sodium
  - Helps to purify and alkalize bloodstream
  - May be useful as tonic, diuretic, or sedative
Dandelion people have tendency to pop up all over the place
- Fly from one project to another
- Can be quite useful when channeled correctly
- Have power to open and cleanse ideas and people they touch
- Have tendency to be headstrong
- Have congestion problems, need their own medicine

Vision: Sun Bear ~ | ~ Grey Wolf ~ | ~ Roy Wilson ~ | ~