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Based on the eight spoke medicine wheel as received by Dr. Stec, this book may be used as a reference and guide to animals, trees, crystals, angels, and daily animal totems. The Medicine Wheel that he teaches does not represent any tribe of North America or any tradition.

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Publié par	First Edition Design Publishing
Date de parution	27 juin 2013
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781622873678
Langue	English
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Indigenous Medicine Wheel Of All People
Lawrence M. Stec

First Edition Design Publishing
Indigenous Medicine Wheel Of All People
(FOUR AND EIGHT SPOKE)

By

Dr. L.M. Bluehawks Stec

Lawrence M. Stec
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Indigenous Medicine Wheel Of All People
Copyright ©2013 Lawrence Stec
ISBN 978-1622-873-67-8 EBOOK

July 2013

Published and Distributed by
First Edition Design Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 20217, Sarasota, FL 34276-3217
www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com

ALL R I G H T S R E S E R V E D. No p a r t o f t h i s b oo k pub li ca t i o n m a y b e r e p r o du ce d, s t o r e d i n a r e t r i e v a l s y s t e m , o r t r a n s mit t e d i n a ny f o r m o r by a ny m e a ns ─ e l e c t r o n i c , m e c h a n i c a l , p h o t o - c o p y , r ec o r d i n g, or a ny o t h e r ─ e x ce pt b r i e f qu ot a t i o n i n r e v i e w s , w i t h o ut t h e p r i o r p e r mi ss i on o f t h e a u t h o r or publisher .
Information in this book is not to be understood as direction, recommendation, prescription, or advice of any kind. Readers with a medical, psychological, or physiological problem should consult their physician, psychiatrist or qualified health professional. Also, the Medicine Wheel in this book does not represent any tribe of North America or any tradition.

Lawrence Stec
6324 100th
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 53158

Second Edition

Cover Painting by Matthew Kenneth Blacconiere
Medicine Wheel Photography by Janina Stec
Compass direction images: Microsoft Media Elements copyright 2007
Acknowledgements

This book is fifteen years in the making. I would like to dedicate this book to all my family, friends, and colleagues whom have inspired me over the years. I want to thank Creator, Mother Earth, the Grandmothers and Grandfathers, Four Directions, Spirits, Angels, and the Star Nation people from the bottom of my heart. Also, I would like to include my clients and acquaintances that have inspired e t put this book together. A good portion of the information in this book has motivated me for over fifteen years to find the truth in order to help myself and others. I humbly present information that is culmination of my life’s vision – the development of a portable medicine wheel.
I would especially like to thank the following people: my wife, Janina, who worked very hard in helping me organize this book, Chuck Scaggs for his suggestions and editing assistance, Pam Christy who spent countless hours transcribing my digital recordings for this book, and Cheryl Jackson who updated this book and turned it into oracle cards for easier understanding of the messages.
How to Use This Book

The most obvious use for this book is as a reference. It is filled with information on medicine wheel design and history, stone placement and illustrations, quadrant and animal backgrounds. Whether you own a medicine wheel blanket or are interested in shamanism, this book is very useful.
An interesting use would be to find your animal totem for the day. What benefits and messages does it have for you? What angel, tree and crystal are affiliated with it? Simply open the book randomly and whatever animal is on the page will share its perspective.
You may find these books interesting companions to this one:
Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt
Animal – Speak, The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small (Includes a comprehensive dictionary of animal, bird, reptile symbolism) by Ted Andrews
Animal – Wise, The Spirit Language and Signs of Nature by Ted Andrews
Seven Arrows by Hyemeyohsts Storm
Bone Medicine, A Native American Shaman’s Guide to Physical Wholeness by Wolf Moondance
Rainbow Medicine, A Visionary Guide to Native American Shamanism by Wolf Moondance
Fools Crow, Wisdom and Power by Thomas E. Mails in dialog with the great Sioux Holy Man, Fool’s Crow
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
How to Use This Book
Introduction
Medicine Wheel
Cardinal Direction: North
Stone 1: Buffalo
Stone 2: Raccoon
Stone 3: Horse
Stone 4: Earthworm
Stone 5: Porcupine
Stone 6: Dolphin
Stone 7: Flicker/Woodpecker
Stone 8: Turkey
Stone 9: Otter
Stone 10: Opossum
Stone 11 - Lynx
Cardinal Direction: East
Stone 12: Eagle /Hawk
Stone 13: Hummingbird
Stone 14: Vulture
Stone 15: Owl
Stone 16: Swan
Stone 17: Firefly
Stone 18: Crow/Raven
Stone 19: Magpie
Stone 20: Beaver
Stone 21: Quail
Stone 22: Deer/Elk
Cardinal Direction: South
Stone 23: Wolf/Mouse
Stone 24: Rabbit
Stone 25: Squirrel
Stone 26: Salmon
Stone 27: Fox
Stone 28: Coyote
Stone 29: Frog
Stone 30: Hedge Hog/Ground Hog
Stone 31: Sturgeon
Stone 32: Skunk
Stone 33: Turtle
Cardinal Direction: West
Stone 34: Bear/Thunderbeings
Stone 35: Whale
Stone 36: Weasel
Stone 37: Road Runner
Stone 38: Spider
Stone 39: Ant
Stone 40: Bat
Stone 41: Snake
Stone 42: Lizard
Stone 43: Moose
Stone 44: Badger
Cardinal Direction: North East
Stone 45: Camel
Stone 46: Scorpion
Stone 47: Zebra
Stone 48: Seal
Stone 49: Dragonfly
Cardinal Direction: South East
Stone 50: Gorilla
Stone 51: Elephant
Stone 52: Baboon
Stone 53: Giraffe
Stone 54: Chimpanzee
Cardinal Direction: South West
Stone 55: Koala
Stone 56: Crocodile/Alligator
Stone 57: Kangaroo
Stone 58: Dingo
Stone 59: Emu
Cardinal Direction: North West
Stone 60: Panda
Stone 61: Condor
Stone 62: Gazelle
Stone 63: Tiger
Stone 64: Butterfly
Center of the Medicine Wheel
Conclusion
Introduction

There was a great man known as Black Elk who saw in a vision that all the people of the sacred hoop would come together. Human beings, red, black, white and yellow, would become one on this planet Mother Earth. Regardless of skin color, race, or belief systems, we are all made from the same modules and are all connected together. In the universal spirit of life, Mother, Father, the four directions, the entire planet and the universe are one. Yet in today’s world, we see so much backstabbing, fighting, lying, and untruths directed towards various individuals, groups, or nations. In truth, we all have good and bad. However, we need to reconnect in order to become one, while at the same time honoring and respecting our differences.
My venture with the medicine wheel began when I was in my twenties. After losing someone very dear to me, I performed a vision quest, seeking direction and inspiration in my life. I spent eight days in Arizona where I envisioned a permanent medicine wheel being lifted up and landing on people to help them in their healing process. During that time of mourning, I was not interested in pursuing this vision. However, in my forties, it became a reality. It started when I saw a soup container lid landing on the hood of my truck. This inspired me to revisit my vision but due to my strong stubbornness, I did not immediately pursue it. However, something amazing happened—four people from different parts of the world and without prior knowledge of my vision contacted me out of the blue. These people “knew” the importance of this vision and advised me to pursue it. After the fourth contact, I acknowledged in my heart that it was time.
A vision is a test of faith, endurance, integrity as well as trusting in Spirit. However, from what I have seen, when a person receives a vision, he or she will immediately run out to save the world without thinking through the implementation.
A vision does not come with an instruction manual; therefore, the fulfillment of a vision is a process that requires thought, creativity, and an action plan.
Now that I accepted the vision, it was time to implement it. I started experimenting with tying rocks, in a circular fashion, to a blanket. However, this did not seem to be a practical nor portable solution. My next inspiration was to work with leather. The first medicine wheel I designed was on deer hide. This first wheel was about two and a half feet by three feet. With further experimentation, I discovered that elk buckskin was a better choice of hide and more resilient to human body oils. Over the last ten years, the medicine wheel has become a powerful and portable healing blanket.
The medicine wheel has developed and grown from a four spoke to eight, to twelve, and now to a sixteen spoke. A couple of years ago, angels became a part of the medicine wheel. This decision was motivated by many people and through much prayer.
I concluded that each stone on the wheel would include an animal, crystal, tree, and angel. In addition, symbols of animals, reiki, and angelic script cover the rest of the medicine wheel. This combination of animals and other symbols provide the essence of their healing properties.
The medicine wheel is a portable vortex into the spirit and earth realm. It works with the magnetic fields of the body and the earth. It encourages a person to connect with the animals, angels, and spirit guides to release negative thoughts, emotions, and physical ailments that no longer serve the individual. Releasing the baggage allows a person to allow new thoughts, ideas, as well the freedom to pursue their dreams. Over the years, I have collected many testimonies from individuals that have received healings from this portable medicine wheel.

Medicine Wheels throughout History
Medicine wheels are a part of the Native American culture as well as many other cultures around the world. There are about 28,000 in existence around the world. The term itself, Medicine Wheel, came into common use, although for Native Americans, the proper term was the Sacred Circle of Life.
Medicine wheels have had multitude of uses, differing from culture to culture, across the different centuries. The wheels have been utilized for: communication and bringing people together, prayer, healing rituals, astronomy, homage to the four directions, and tracking phases of the moon