In our earth spirit gatherings, we call the four directions (or elements), a metaphor for bringing into our awareness various qualities that provide balance in our lives and relationships.

In our earth spirit circles we often include baskets of the following herbs – available for enjoying – and taking a sprig of each home with you.

• East – Air – Lavender
• South – Fire – Rosemary / Bay Leaf
• West – Water – Thyme
• North – Earth – Sage

We also sometimes include sound to correspond to the 4 elements/directions:

• East – Tin flute – Yellow
• South – String instrument – Red
• West – Rainstick – Blue
• North – Drum – Green

For added fun, we have “bubble wands” in the four colours. Kids enjoy walking/running the labyrinth spreading joy and happiness with bubbles!