Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Does it matter which direction a totem pole faces?

0
Posted

Does it matter which direction a totem pole faces?

0

1) “Artists Alex Paul Sr. and the Paul family, a well-known local Native American and multigenerational carving family who reside on the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community near LaConner, WA, oriented the totem pole facing east to honor the new day’s sunrise and the spirits that live in the east.” Source and further information: http://www.everettcc.edu/uploadedFiles/Majors_and_Programs/Arts/Campus_Art/artwalk%20brochure%20web.pdf 2) “Among other topics, I examined the Medicine Wheel (earth-based astrology, Sun Bear Publications) and how it reveals each person’s two-animal totems. In summary, based on your birth date, each person has two totems: first is the directional totem (east, south, west and north) and second, a “moon” animal totem making your totem energies even more specific.” “Each of the four directions has energies and characteristics specific to it. Each direction is aligned with a season, a point in the cycle of life, an animal totem (and its corresponding energies), a colo

Thanksgiving questions

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.