

T.H.E. Wheel
(teaching.healing.energy)

STRENGTH
STRENGTH is the last stone in the
Western Spirit Path - guided by
Spirit Keeper of the West, Mudjekeewis
The Strength of Ants comes from forethought, persistence, courage, organization, and the ability to survive many Earth cleansings. Important to the environment, ants contribute to population control of their prey, recycling of plant material, seed dispersal, and turning of soil. Working with Ant Spirit will teach you about using your Strength for the good of all, and being in balance with all that is around you.
Even though a pain if not handled properly, Nettle is one of the healthiest plants you can use. It is an excellent and overlooked food source when cooked, full of vitamins and minerals; especially rich in iron and Vitamin C. Tea made from dried Nettle is pleasant to taste and helps you gain Strength, physically as well as spiritually.
Amber has been found in European burial sites as far back as 8000 BC. The German word for Amber is bernstein which means "stone of the bear." Some Native people believe the deposits where Amber is found to be the resting places of Spirits. Amber contains the Strength of maturity, the Great Bear, and of Mudjekeewis. This Stone will help you to Strengthen your body, emotions, mind, and spirit, as you carry it, study it, talk with the Spirits and Energies within it.
The color for the Stone honoring Strength is Golden Yellow. This is the color of Amber resin that has aged for many thousands of years. Using this color around you not only gives you personal strength, but allows you to learn how to teach others to build strength within themselves. Golden Yellow helps you learn endurance, courage, stamina, strength, faith, and discipline.