North Gate: Knowledge Through Dreaming

Color-Red

Element-Ether

Power Animal-Buffalo

Life Cycle-Elder

The North Gate is the Gate of Winter. It is a time of hibernation and is passive. A time of secretive visioning, deep faith in trust, magic and wisdom.

Jatamansi-Supports a calm mind and balanced body.Grounding. Supports deep sleep and dreaming. Ease worry and overactive mind.

Patchouli-Rich, sweet-herbaceous, aromatic, spicy and woody-balsamic. A soothing tonic

Sweet Orange-Balancing to the mind and body. Can help eliminate toxins and boost the lymphatic and immune systems, while calming the nerves.

Cedar –Used traditionally in Ayurveda and Tibetan medicine as an incense ingredient to aid meditation. Promotes equilibrium, by calming the mind and stimulating the body.

Rocky Mountain Juniper-Used throughout the world for healing and rituals.Detoxifying and cleansing as well as calming and relaxing.

East Gate: Birth, Renewal, Opening

Color-Yellow

Element-Fire

Power Animal-Eagle

Life Cycle-Infant

The East Gate is the Gate Of Spring. It is a time of hope and renewal. A time of joy, mental stability, birth and hope. The entryway to your power, when the Heart is opening. The Sun.

Wild Lavender-A spicy and pungent lavender. Cooling to agitation and insecurity, while uplifting to the spirit and mind.

Vetiver-One of the most biochemically complex of all essential oils, vetiver contains at least 150 identified aromatic compounds, and more remain unidentified. A rich, sensuous, earthy oil.  Regenerating, tonic and grounding. Promotes Rejuvenation on all levels

Lime-Immune supporting, anti-inflammatory, lime essential oil also assists in enhancing alertness, clarity and feelings of  calm harmony. Mood elevating.

Tulsi-‘Queen of the Herbs’ A mainstay of Ayurvedc medicine, Tulsi (Holy Basil) helps to purify the body, mind and spirit.Also known as ‘The Elixir of Life.’It boosts vitality and is warming, clarifying and uplifting.

South Gate: Gentle Warrior of Light

Color-White

Element-Water

Power Animal-Coyote

Life Cycle-Child

The South Gate is the Gate Of Summer. It is a time of acting from an open heart. A time to derive the blessings of the flow of energy, letting emotions flow and pass. Feminine, receptive and pure. The time to stand in protection of life forms and be a direct channel of original light.

Vetiver-One of the most biochemically complex of all essential oils, vetiver contains at least 150 identified aromatic compounds, and more remain unidentified. A rich, sensuous, earthy oil Regenerating, tonic and grounding. Promotes Rejuvenation on all levels

Tulsi-‘Queen of the Herbs’ A mainstay of Ayurvedc medicine, Tulsi (Holy Basil) helps to purify the body, mind and spirit.Also known as ‘The Elixir of Life.’It boosts vitality and is warming, clarifying and uplifting.

Cedar–Used traditionally in Ayurveda and Tibetan medicine as an incense ingredient to aid meditation. Promotes equilibrium, by calming the mind and stimulating the body.

Rocky Mountain Juniper-Used throughout the world for healing and rituals. Detoxifying and cleansing as well as calming and relaxing.

West Gate: Preparation

Color-Black

Element-Earth

Power Animal-Elk

Life Cycle-Adult

The West Gate is the Gate of Fall/Autumn. It is a time of harvest, gathering and letting go of people, things and animals. The sun is setting and we see the transitory nature of everything. A time of meditation and care of the physical body. The Moon.

Clary Sage- Clary Sage is useful when calm and relaxed states are needed in our fast paced and  high stress culture. It can help to promote lucidity, tranquility and equanimity. A feminine oil with an affinity to the Moon.

Vetiver-One of the most biochemically complex of all essential oils, vetiver contains at least 150 identified aromatic compounds, and more remain unidentified. A rich, sensuous, earthy oil Regenerating, tonic and grounding. Promotes Rejuvenation on all levels

Cinnamon-Nourishing and warming to the heart, body and mind. Pungent, spicy and warming.

Clove-Spicy, warm and slightly fruity, cloveboth stimulating and comforting.