Four Directions Blessing

Stand and face the North. “Oh, spirits and angels of the North, where fierce storms come from. Come to us and give us strength and courage. Teach us to be strong like the buffalo who turns and faces the fierce winds and storms head on. Come, spirits and angels of the North.”

Face the East. “Oh, spirits and angels of the East where the sun rises every day. Bring light into our hearts and minds so we may also resurrect every morning, acknowledging new life and creativity and renewed hope every day. Come, spirits and angels of the East.”

Face the South. “Oh, spirits and angels of the South where the sun shines the hottest. Bring warmth into our hearts and friendships and all our relations. Come, spirits and angels of the South.”

Face the West. “Oh, spirits and angels of the West, where the sun sets every night. Teach us to be at home in the dark and in the silence of the night, and teach us to let go and to trust as we sink into the unknown and await the sun rising tomorrow. Come spirits and

Sunset over the San Luis Valley of Colorado. Photo by Cynthia Greb. Used with permission.
angels of the West.”

Look Up to Father Sky. “Come, spirits and angels from above. Teach us to fly high with the eagle and so, seek wisdom and perspective in life. Come, spirits and angels from above.”

Look Down. “Come, spirits and angels from below. Where all plants find their roots in Mother Earth. Teach us to remain grounded and thankful for the Earth, our Mother, and to treat her with respect. Come, spirits and angels from below.”

Cross hands on the Heart. “Come, spirits and angels from all six directions, into our hearts. Gather in our hearts and make them full with blood that is red, full of energy and flowing with love, gratitude and generosity. Aho. Amen.” – Sister Jose Hobday – Franciscan Sister and member of the Seneca Nation.

This came from Matthew Fox