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East| South | West | North

West is where we come to the Autumn of our lives. Thus we can see how the directions relate to the different seasons. The West is the culmination of our goals. The West is associated with death but not in the way most western societies think of it. Death is actually a vital tool in the cycle of life. Death illuminates a pivotal point, a point from which the culmination of all knowledge can be drawn. When death (in some form) is achieved, only then can there be a new beginning which utilizes its new growth, the knowledge drawn from the past. West is the place of vision, dreams, quests, journeys, emotion, imagination, creative arts, the feminine, higher compassion, inner spiritual renewal and goals.

Gifts of the West:

Darkness
The unknown
Going within
Dreams
Deep inner thoughts
Testing of the will
Perseverance
Consolidating of personal power
Management of power
Spiritual insight
Daily prayer
Meditation
Fasting
Reflection
Contemplation
Silence
Being alone with one’s self
Respect for elders
Respect for the spiritual struggles of others
Respect for others’ beliefs
Awareness of our spiritual nature
Sacrifice
Humility
Love for the Creator
Commitment to the path of personal development
Commitment to universal life values and a high moral code
Commitment to assist the development of people
Ceremony
Clear self knowledge

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