South
The direction of knowledge and wisdom
summer // red // fire // coyote
June 21 - September 22
Emotionally focused, the southern quadrant understand’s the concept of community and togetherness. It brings together for us, the lesson of life, death, rebirth and the magic of creation. It’s the direction of chance and it personifies playfulness, self sufficiency and overcoming obstacles. The southern direction is the way of chance but also protection and embodies faith in all things.
characteristics
mother of life
empathy
trust
faith
inclusion
love
emotional wisdom
reviewing
earth
youth
// Summer //
The season of flourishing life
Representing a time when life is blooming and crops, trees, flowers and all of earth’s vegetation is abundant and full. Summer is a time when energy buzzes and life is busy, we are growing and expanding in understandings, experiences and awareness.
In this season, we are able to grasp perspective into our futures and understand our paths a little more clearly.
\\ red \\
The color of passion and strength
Because it is the color of blood and fire, it often connotes love, passion, desire and warmth. It also brings symbols of joy, strength, leadership and courage. The strength of the color red brings upon meaning of vigor, willpower, vibrance, radiance, and determination.
// fire //
The element of strong emotion and renewal
Fire symbolizes many things. It is illuminating and so can bring clarity in wisdom and knowledge. Fire is also passionate and can represent desire. It’s a common symbol for rebirth, resurrection, eternity and destruction. It also brings hope and purification.
It is often the symbol of inspiration, and kindling a fire is equated with birth and resurrection.
\\ coyote \\
The totem of wisdom and adaptability
Coyotes are known for their wisdom and are a symbol for adaptability. They help us to see that bad situations can turn out good and that everything happens for a reason. All the while, they remind us not to take ourselves too seriously.