South

Natural Medicine

I give my healing to great Mother Earth,

to release, process, and then to rebirth.

Trees, herbs, plants and animals, I thank

for balancing my body and filling my tank.

The mystical journey is long and true,

I’ll be courageous and wander through.

Wanderer’s Wisdom

Pause wanderer, do you hear that? The subtle yet powerful drum of the earth’s heartbeat. The South is all about remembering the healing power of Nature – the animals, plants, season, and elements. It’s the direction of the Healer, it’s guiding us to go back to Nature, so we can better understand ourselves and our place as custodians of this land, not masters of it. The card is suggesting it may be beneficial to look at herbal remedies for cures, spending more time with the different kinds of trees, walking barefoot and grounding through the dirt, and listening to the music of birds. It calls us to learn about the many healing plants, their properties, and to learn about how aligning with the seasons and weather can assist us in understanding our own cycles. Incorporating natural medicines in our life can be very healing. How can you include some of Nature’s great attributes into your life?

Take Action

Use the healing powers of the earth at this time. Avoid using or eating highly processed synthetic items. Gain knowledge about the seasons and cycles we all go through. Retreat for a couple of days. What is your place in helping earth? Change what you can at home to make your life more sustainable.

South Revealed

Many indigenous people turn to the South for healing, respite, and sustenance. Natural, earth-centered “medicine” is sown and harvested here to ease both physical and emotional discord. The complementary element is fire. Both must be understood, respected, and utilized with care to avoid the risks involved if the power of either is abused or flippantly used.