Seven fires
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Seven fires is a prophecy by Algonquin Indians which marks phases, or epochs, in the life of the people on Turtle Island (North America). The Seven Fires teachings represent key spiritual teachings for North America, and suggest that the different colors and traditions of the human beings can come together on a basis of respect.
The Seven Fires teachings also state that when the world has been befouled and the waters turned bitter by disrespect, human beings will have two options to chose from, materialism or spirituality. if they chose spirituality they will survive, but if they chose materialism, it will be the end of it.
The Eighth Fire is a term arising from the Algonquin Indian teaching of the Seven Fires. The teaching suggests that if enough people - of all colors and faiths - turn from materialism and instead choose a path of respect, wisdom and spirituality, environmental and social catastrophe can be avoided, and an era of spiritual illuminaton will unfold.
