And now, Elements — We are on the threshold of extinction:
what remains along with the dearth of our sentient beings,
excluding the majority of our species.

Hear our prayers:
Hail Spirits and Ancestors of the East
Elements of Air

Prayer to the East:
What thoughts and intelligence have you to share?

Air:
The dawn is what will come:
sowing seeds of the future
hearing the owl’s wisdom
seeing the flight of the wild birds
— harbingers of the world of possibility

Prayer: We sit in wonder and amazement—
you know what is to stay.

Air:
The birds might sow the seeds, but you alone
will allow the outcome to unfold.

The call of the owl will be signal for all beings to learn,
yet you are the pivot of such education.

The sight of the wild birds will release the vision of the future
that you are intended to follow.

Hear our Prayers:
Hail Spirits and Ancestors of the South
Elements of Fires

Prayer to the South:
Are these seeds your gift of passion?

Fire:
Noontime is what will come.
Snake might wait for Sun to appear.
Cat might sleep before she kills.

Prayer:
We need your heat to germinate seeds.
Please trust, we are committed to their growth.

Fire:
Your beauty is beyond all telling.
Without gratitude, no seeds will unfold.
Your story will be the revelation of red flowers.

Prayer:
We offer up willingness to work for plants, for seeds.
Please be aware heat no longer belongs to us—
rather only to those who sustain.

Fire:
The undulation of snake will allow the Sun’s advance.
The stealth of cat will indicate the gesture of Sun
ushering flowers from Mother Earth.

Hear Our Prayers
Spirits and Ancestors of the West
Elements of Water

Prayer to the Water:
Divine Spirit, creator of tears, grief, joy, health,
do you know how to seek the source?

Water:
Evening is what will come.

Prayer:
What might you share with those who know it is too late?
How could we enter the river that is flowing?

Water:
The playful nature of otter will designate a way
for lost memories to be found again.
Earth Mother will carry you once you understand that all
sentient beings are her children.

Spirits and ancestors of the North
Elements of Earth

Prayers to Earth
Are we in a position to attune with you at dusk?
What have you for us? It is mid-winter.

Earth:
It is midnight, your bodies have joined me in the underworld.
You are here not only to receive but also to praise.

Prayer:
We see how you have created beauty and repose.

Earth:
As the night falls, you will be given peace as well as awe and
wonder in the starry night.

Prayer:
May we become recipients of knowledge from your majesty.

Earth:
Now you will return to your place of sleep and dreams.

Prayer:
We write once again to Earth. Will you receive
bequest of our prayers?