Meet the Wheel &
the Four Directions
Level 1 Course
Systemic Ritual® has been developed over many years by Daan van Kampenhout and brings together elements of Family Constellations and shamanic ritual to create a beautiful and powerful way of working with personal, family, systemic and collective issues.
One of the key elements of Systemic Ritual® is the Wheel of the Four Directions, which is a variation of the traditional medicine wheel that has been used for centuries by many cultures around the world. Each culture has its own version and interpretation of the Wheel; however, there are similarities between all Wheels, including the round shape and the fact that it encompasses all the different aspects of our reality—the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual—and connects these aspects with the natural and outer world. Medicine wheels are believed to represent the circle of awareness of the individual self and the circle of knowledge that provides the power we each have over our own lives. Working with a medicine wheel expands your perception, to the view that each direction gives, and it provides resources from each direction that can be called upon at any time.
The Level 1 course “Meet the Wheel and the Four Directions,” is an integrative class as other approaches in addition to ritual will be included, including art therapy and constellations.
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Course Objectives: During this five-part course, you will:
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learn the principles of each direction and your relation to each one
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learn and practice supporting principles to ritual, including prayer, intention, building an altar and how to open and close the directions
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learn and experience a variety of rituals with the Wheel for you and for groups, giving you a toolbox of rituals to use
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understand and apply the workings of the Wheel, including how the directions are connected and how to move around the circle/Wheel to benefit your intention during rituals
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have your own encounter with Spirit and with your support team (Spirit guides/Support team)
*After each module you will receive a PowerPoint of all the rituals learned.
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Who is this course for? This course is for participants who have little to no knowledge of the Wheel, or participants who have experienced the Wheel but would like to deepen their knowledge and understanding. Basic knowledge of the Wheel is needed for later Wheel and Systemic Ritual courses. (Level 2 - starting early 2025)
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What types of activities will be included?
This introductory course includes rituals with the Wheel, but not only that. As the basis of this course is to deepen your knowledge and experience with the directions themselves, in addition ritual we will do mini constellations, use art and do some group exercises in addition to meeting the directions.
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What do I need for the course?
-A Wheel of the Four Directions
*A printable version is available for download, or a cloth version with pocket is available for purchase - see pictures.
-A notebook and pen/pencil for reflections
-20 to 30 small objects, including stones, crystals, shells, runes, coins, or candies/chocolates
-A drum, rattle or other instrument to use during rituals
-A big sheet of blank white paper with either colored pencils or paints
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Schedule: Each session will be held on a Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 pm Central European Standard time (CEST)
* 6:30 to 8:30 pm (UK), *USA: Pacific time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, *Mountain time: 11:30 to 1:30 pm, *Central time: 12:30 to 2:30 pm, *Eastern time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Hours: Total 11 hours of instruction
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Dates: Mondays
Module 1: November 18
Module 2: November 25
Module 3: December 2
Module 4: December 9
Module 5: December 16 (3 hours) (7:00 to 10:00 pm CEST)
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Price: The price of the 5-part course is 249€
*Payment options: 249€ or 2 payments of: 125€ (second payment due after week 3)
*Cloth Wheels are available for 39€ + postage. You can see an example of the Wheel here.
**Level 2: Cost 325€, or 2 payments of: 165€ (second payment due after week 3)
**Level 1 + Level 2: 575€ + free cloth Wheel (Wheel only, postage not included). (If paid in full by January 1, 2025.)
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*A certificate is provided upon completion for those who attend all classes live.
*Active participation is required during each module, meaning with your camera on. If you have to miss a module, a recording can be provided for it but certificates are given for those who attend all sessions live.
*Level 1 or experience with the Wheel is required to participate in future courses, like Level 2: Build your Relationship with the Wheel, Rituals & Guidance for Therapists and Facilitators (Dates: February)
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Each direction carries an energy, power and spirit of its own that when called upon can be a resource in any situation. By getting to know the Wheel, you will gain a faithful teacher and companion for life.
Module 1: Tools & Getting started
Monday, November 18th
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Prayer & Intention
Building an Altar
Connecting with Spirit and Guides
Introduction to the Wheel
Module 3: The South
Monday, December 2nd
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The Summer
In Full Bloom
Abundance of Possibilities
Module 5: The North
Monday, December 16th
The Winter
Going Beyond Life to the Soul
Sitting in Silence & Connecting with the Ancestors
Module 2: The East
Monday, November 25th
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The Spring
Planting Seeds
New Beginnings
Module 4: The West
Monday, December 9th
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The Autumn
Harvesting
Closing Cycles
“Getting to know the Wheel and the Four Directions will help you to determine your own place, again and again. It doesn’t matter what phase of life you are in, what your mood is, if you are trying to get something started or if you are finishing a project; you can always find yourself back on the Wheel. And when you have found that place, the directions show you what your next step can be and how you can move on. The Wheel stimulates you to think and philosophize and can bring valuable insights along the way. The Wheel is also a practical tool that can help you to understand, direct and shape your daily life and spiritual development.”
— Daan van Kampenhout
About Meghan:
Meghan is originally from Colorado in the United States and today lives and works in the international community of Brussels, Belgium. She lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for many years and it was while living in Latin America that she discovered both shamanism and constellations, although separately. She later learned of the link between the two and followed the connection to find a dear teacher - Daan van Kampenhout - who combined both techniques. Having later moved to Europe and following the path of her ancestors, Meghan has been fortunate to study with Daan in both Systemic Ritual® and ongoing with his shamanic teachings. Shamanism first came into her life via dreams with the animal spirits that spoke in a new language that guided and inspired her, giving a new sense of reality. Today this connection with Spirit and shamanic practices is a part of her everyday life and work with clients.
Meghan works as an Integrative Therapist giving clients an integral approach to healing and personal development. She incorporates a variety of techniques depending on the needs of the group or client, including Constellations and Ritual work, Astrology, Art Therapy, and Body work/Somatic Trauma work - specifically Bioenergetics Analysis and Somatic Experience. In terms of Constellation work, Meghan has been facilitating since 2013 and is an official practitioner of Systemic Ritual®. Having trained in a variety of countries in both English and Spanish, Meghan is accustomed to working with multicultural and multilingual groups.
From Participants:
Meghan turned out to be an amazing person for me, very gentle, supportive and this is what I take from her with great gratitude for her work. Walking hand in hand with the therapist very gently and carefully is now a real value. I am very surprised at what I received, because I received much more than I expected. Getting acquainted with the Wheel was a great discovery for me. At some point, I realized that it is a great support too. (Olessia, Russia 2020)
The course served as a container for me to travel a journey of manifestation... from a question first expressed in doubt and fear, to receiving rich information, a core of clarity and natural action that represented more answer than I anticipated. The information and all that it generated for me lived with me daily throughout the weeks of the program. The visual of the wheel that I colored in myself was something I looked at daily (it hung clearly to my right of my desk, easy to look at often). I sense this was something of a symbolic space holder that guided the unfolding that took place in me over the weeks. All in all, the program brought in the magic from the Great Mystery - and that is something I absolutely love. Meghan shows up as a powerful force of Nature when she steps into her role as a facilitator of processes and rituals that connect with the Great Mystery. She has a relationship with the field and the trust in its messages that allow for amazing revelation and the guidance that comes with it. I'd entrust myself in Meghan's guidance anytime because I know for sure she aligns herself with the Great Mystery - and in that place, there is only wisdom and truth.
(Brenda, London 2021)
Meghan is an excellent facilitator and coach. I felt very comfortable working with her and learning from her. She is clearly a highly intuitive and compassionate person. (Nikky, USA 2022)
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The wisdom and the rituals that arrive with the wheel of directions is very deep and tremendous yet Meghan has a unique way of delivering it with such simplicity and compassion so that you feel empowered from day one. She keeps you fully focused during the process with engaging exercises and supports your curiosity. (Gozde, Turkey 2022)
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Meghan is an extremely competent, professional and deeply compassionate teacher. I appreciate her level of presence and the clarity and organization of how she teaches. She provided a great amount of valuable information and opportunities to practice/experience and give feedback/integrate without leaving me feeling over saturated. Also the quality of the other students she attracts speaks to who she is and what she offers. I hope to partake in any other offerings she provides in the future. (Erica, USA 2022)
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This workshop has given me more confidence with integrating this more into my existing Constellation practice both with individual clients and groups. (Anthea, South Africa 2022)
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This course, especially level 2, is a must for everyone who wants to help others as it confronts us with our own shadow in the most gentle though effective way. Meghan is a great guide. Good balance between practice and wisdom, and between joy and substance. (Laura, Netherlands 2022)
Join me & Meet the Wheel of the Four Directions
*Level 1 - 5-part course: 249€, or 2 payments of: 125€ (second payment due after week 3)
*Wheels are available for 39 € + postage
*Level 1 + Level 2: 575€ + free Wheel (If paid in full by Jan 1, 2025, postage not included)
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Contact Meghan if you'd like to join the course(s) - meghan@gettotheorigin.com - and based on your location, payment details will be sent to you.
*If in Europe, bank transfer is the means of payment.
*Outside of Europe, Wise is the first option, however, Paypal or credit card options are available + 5% cost for the administration fee. *Shipment of the Wheels, BPost - Belgian national post for shipments within Europe and outside of Europe, DHL is the provider of choice.
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Thank you and I can't wait to work with you and the Wheel of the Four Directions together!
Meghan