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