The medicine of the north in the Q'ero shamanic tradition is a powerful way to connect with your ancestors and find your true direction in life. In the high Andes mountains of Peru, the Q'ero people teach that the north is linked to the hummingbird. This tiny bird represents the courage to take a long journey and the ability to find sweetness even in difficult places. When we look to the north, we are looking at our own lineage and the wisdom passed down through generations.

The Q’ero people of the high Andes in Peru carry an ancient way of seeing the world through the Four Directions. In this tradition, the West is more than just a spot on a compass. It is a sacred space for transformation and letting go. While the South represents the beginning of the journey, the West is where we face our deepest shadows to find our true strength.

The Q’ero people of the high Andes mountains in Peru have a deep way of looking at the world. They view life as a series of directions, much like a compass. In their tradition, the East is a place of great importance because it represents the rising sun and the start of a new day. This medicine of the East is not a pill you take from a pharmacy. Instead, it is a way of shifting how you see your own life and the possibilities ahead of you. The Power of New Beginnings and Findi