GUIDANCE OF THE FOUR WINDS:
Find Your Balance Through the Seasons
In Dakota/Lakota teachings, the Four Winds are more than weather – they are relatives. Each wind carries its own spirit, direction, season, and teachings that help us live in balance with ourselves, our communities, and the natural world.
The winds move across Uŋčí Makhá, Grandmother Earth, carrying seeds, rain, stories, change, and new possibilities. They remind us that life is always moving, always teaching, and always inviting us into deeper relationship.
This free interactive workbook zine invites you to explore the wisdom of the Four Winds through reflection, drawing, writing, and observation.
Through hands-on activities, you will:
• Discover the teachings of Wazíya, Yaŋpá, Okáǧa, and Eyá
• Reflect on the seasons of your own life
• Strengthen your connection to the natural world
• Practice observation, gratitude, and self-awareness
• Explore how change, growth, endurance, and release shape your journey
As you move through these pages, imagine each wind arriving with a message meant just for you. What lessons are waiting to be noticed? What strengths are ready to emerge?
The Four Winds are always speaking. This zine is an invitation to pause, listen, and discover the guidance they carry.
How to Fold Your 8-Page Mini Zine
You will need:
• One sheet of paper (8.5 x 11)
• Scissors
Watch this short youtube tutorial on how to fold an 8-page zine.
Download, print, fold, and use in workshops, classrooms, or for your own personal empowerment.
Tip: When you’re folding your zine, the front cover should be the medicine wheel that says Guidance of the Four Winds. The back cover should be the “Send Your Breath to the Wind” page.
