Invoking the 4 Directions:

One of the simplest ways to focus is to pay attention to where

we agree on our relationship with the 4 cardinal points. It is
an instant way to locate ourselves in the center of the universe and
to guide us accordingly.

Each culture, tribe, has its own particular way of perceiving the powers of
each direction. There is no way that is more certain or true.
That the other one and depending on the moment or the ritual, some can be used.
others. It is important to use what one associates with each direction and that
It comes with practice.

Some prefer to invoke the 4 cardinal points aloud to use the

power of the voice; others in silence to do it internally, others choose
to sing. And one can change according to the intention and the style of the
work of that moment.

One can call different entities according to the place where they are
find, or always call the same ones. Some do it in direction
some against, others in a cross shape, and everything is
valid. You can or cannot always start from a cardinal point.

Many times the invocation of addresses is made associated with a

element: It can be Air in the East, Fire in the South, Water in the West,
Land in the North. Others see the Fire in the East: dawn, the rise of
Sol.

In Shamanic circles, 6 directions are used, because the additional one is included.
up direction and down direction and it can also be added
the 7th direction which is that of the Great Spirit that dwells within each one.

One must feel free to make this invocation as one feels best.

As we invoke each direction, we move in that.

address.

Invocation
Greetings to the Powers of the East. The place where the Sun rises every day,
and that gives energy and light to my life. I call upon the winged beings, the eagle and the
hawk, condor and vulture. I invite you to this ceremony. May the powers
From this give me a clear vision and illuminate my path so that I can see
clearly my path on Mother Earth. I honor them, I give them the
welcome and thank you for your presence.
Greeting to the Powers of the South: where the Sun is in the Midheaven. I call
to the Lion, the Puma, the Jaguar and the Leopard and I call all those who
they represent the fire in this land. May they present themselves in this ceremony
to give passion to every thought and action in my life. The Spirits
healers and helpers from the South, come to this circle so that all of the
circle receive the healing help they need. I honor and thank them
your presence.
Greetings to the Powers of the West: the place of introspection and of
mysteries. I invoke the presence of the guardian of the underworld (the name
from this guide for each one, for example for the Egyptian tradition it is
Anubis, to protect us in our work, to show us the paths.
that lead us from darkness to light. I call upon the Bear who brings dreams;
and to all the water inhabitants of the world. I honor Kuan Yin and Mary and
to all the goddesses of compassion who present themselves in our circle to
May compassion and kindness be present in our work. The
I honor, thank, and welcome you.
I salute the Powers of the North, the direction of the guardians of the
wisdom. I invoke the ancestors in gratitude for all the symbols and
signs and signals they have left for us. I call the Buffalo Woman
White in gratitude for your wisdom, your strength, and your nourishment to life. I honor,
I welcome all the powers of the North and thank them for their
presence.
I greet the beings from Above, the celestial beings, the beings of the sky,
the spiritual guides and intelligent beings of the universe. I invoke them, I
I honor and ask for a clear connection with the information that comes from
Up so that I can walk balanced on my path over Mother
Earth. I welcome you and thank you for your presence in my life and in
this ceremony.
I greet Mother Earth. Thank you for my body and my life. Thank you for
my relatives with whom I share my life and this wonderful planet.
I invoke the powers of your elements, the stones, the plants, and all the
beings that walk, crawl, swim, and fly. Please send all
your powers to this ceremony as it is dedicated to healing the
Mother Earth and the Healing of Our Relationships.
 Greeting to the Center of my Being, where I am united with all life, with the
Great Spirit within and outside of me, so that I always remember the beauty that
there is inside my heart.
See you soon
Invocation

Greetings to the Powers of the East. The place where the Sun rises every day,
and that gives energy and light to my life. May the powers of the East grant me a
clear vision illuminates my path so that I can see clearly my
I walk on Mother Earth. I honor them, I welcome them and
I appreciate your presence.
Greetings to the Powers of the South: where the Sun is at the Midheaven. May it
present at this ceremony to give passion to every thought and
action in my life. The healing and helping Spirits of the South, come to
this circle so that everyone in the circle receives healing help
that they need. I honor and thank them for their presence.
Greeting to the Powers of the West: the place of introspection and of
mysteries, to protect us in our work, to show us the paths
who lead us from darkness to light. I honor Kuan Yin and Mary and
all the goddesses of compassion who present themselves in our circle to
may compassion and kindness be present in our work. The
I honor, thank, and welcome you.
Greetings to the Powers of the North, the direction of the guardians of the
wisdom. I invoke the ancestors in gratitude for all the symbols and
signs and signals that have been left for us. I honor, I welcome to
all the powers of the North and I thank you for your presence.
I greet the beings from Above, the celestial beings, the beings of the sky,
the spiritual guides and intelligent beings of the universe. I invoke them, I
I honor and ask for a clear connection with the information that comes from
Up so that I can walk balanced on my path over the Mother
Earth. I welcome you and thank you for your presence in my life and in
this ceremony.
I greet Mother Earth. Thank you for my body and my life. Thank you for
my relatives with whom I share my life and this wonderful planet.
I invoke the powers of your elements, the stones, the plants, and all the
beings that walk, crawl, swim, and fly. Please send all
your powers to this ceremony as it is dedicated to healing of the
Mother Earth and the Healing of Our Relationships.
I greet the Center of my Being, where I am united with all life, with the
Great Spirit within and outside of me, so that I always remember the beauty that
there is within my heart.