Netiv Medicine Wheel
The Netiv Medicine Wheel is a unique fusion of Native American directional teachings and the Jewish Kabbalistic Tree of Life. It helps us navigate life through the four directions, four worlds, and four soul aspects. Each quadrant is a gate into understanding where we come from, who we are, and where we’re going.
“The wheel turns, not in circles, but in spirals — returning us to ourselves, deeper each time.”
The four directions
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
New beginnings, light, eagle
Atzilut – Emanation (Spirit)
Vision, Awakening
South
Youth, fire, coyote
Beriah – Creation (Soul)
Desire, Identity
West
Emotions, water, bear
Yetzirah – Formation (Heart)
Transformation, Feeling
North
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