True mastery can be gained by letting things go their own way.  It can not be gained by interfering. 

Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching (Mitchell)

Cynthia's Journal:

Dimensions of Time on the Wheel

So far we’ve covered these layers:

1. The compass points of the Four Directions (East, South, West & North)

2. The timing of the monthly lunar phases (Full, last quarter, new moon, first quarter)

3. The timing of the four week study cycle (Week One, Two, Three, Four)

4. The person’s parts (mental, emotion, physical & spiritual)

5. The  360 degree focus, seen from all sides, both inside & outside the Wheel circle

6. The four aspects of every Law, covered as each Law is carried round the Wheel

Today we’ll add another dimension of time, the annual cycle and the changing seasons.

East is for Spring time, which begins around 21^st of March

South is for Summer time, which begins around 21^st of June

West is for Autumn, which begins around 21^st of September

North is for Winter, which begins around 21^st of December

In the olden days, large stone Wheels were set up, in places like Stonehenge, England so the people could regulate their planting, harvesting and celebrating in accordance with the natural timing of the seasons; spring equinox, summer solstice, autumn equinox and winter solstice. 

Now we’ll add the timing of a single day.  When you see a round faced clock, think of the Wheel:

East is sunrise, 6 a.m. (approximately)

South is noon , 12 p.m.

West is sunset, 6 p.m. (approximately)

North is midnight , 12 a.m.     

When you combine all these layers in one Direction like the South, you can say that the South represents; noontime, summer, the emotions and the Law of Trust.  Now think about why these items belong together.  Isn’t it easier to Trust when conditions are favorable?  When it’s summer time, the weather is nice, food is plentiful and the sun is high in the sky, we feel good and Trust more.