The Netiv Wheel: A Path of Ancestral Wisdom and Spiritual Direction
Welcome to the Netiv Wheel — a sacred symbol that brings together Native American teachings and Jewish mystical traditions. This wheel is more than a diagram. It’s a spiritual compass for those seeking grounding, healing, and belonging in today’s world.
“The wheel turns, not in circles, but in spirals — returning us to ourselves, deeper each time.”
What Is the Netiv Wheel?
The Netiv Wheel draws inspiration from:
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The Native American Medicine Wheel, symbolizing the cycles of nature, direction, and the elements.
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The Kabbalistic Tree of Life and the Four Worlds — Atzilut, Beriah, Yetzirah, and Asiyah — representing stages of spiritual creation and soul embodiment.
Together, these traditions converge into one visual journey — a wheel of memory, movement, and meaning.
The Four Directions & The Center
Each direction holds a season, an element, and an aspect of the human spirit.
Netiv draws on Native traditions and aligns them with Kabbalistic thought.
East
Air
New beginnings, light, eagle
Atzilut – Emanation (Spirit)
Vision, Awakening
South
Fire
Youth, fire, coyote
Beriah – Creation (Soul)
Desire, Identity
West
Water
Emotions, water, bear
Yetzirah – Formation (Heart)
Transformation, Feeling
North
Earth
Wisdom, earth, buffalo
Asiyah – Action (Body)
Roots, Maturity
Center
Spirit
Wisdom, earth, buffalo
Asiyah – Action (Body)
Roots, Maturity
Each direction can link to:
- A journaling prompt
- A meditation
- A symbolic artwork
- A sacred herb or teaching
The Center: Netiv
In the center of the wheel is Netiv (נתיב) — Hebrew for “Path.” It represents:
- Your inner guide
- Your ancestors
- The sacred in-between
- The place of return
The center is the space where all teachings meet. It’s the still point in the spiral.
How it's Used
- As a spiritual reflection tool: for daily, seasonal, or life transitions
- In ritual or meditation: using herbs, journaling, or guided imagery
- In workshops or healing circles
- In creating art and story: Totems, symbols, and dream-maps
Join the Journey
Explore each direction’s wisdom
Create your own Netiv Wheel