Re: OT Cardinal Points (was Re: Clockwise without clocks)

On Apr 2, 2005, at 10:56 PM, Joseph Bridwell wrote:
> Knowledge of NSEW for me is influenced by my decades as a Pagan -
> mentally establising cardinal points from the sun etc. is nearly a
> subconscious process for me when I visit any place (though Seattle
> seems to have been the most problematic for me because of the many
> grey cloud-covered days).
How does that work?  What's the reason for establishing cardinal
points/direction?

The reason i'm asking is because, for comparison, i've also picked up
ways to recognize cardinal directions (although i'm not quite at the
'nearly subconscious' point yet) for religious reasons, since as a
traditionally observant Jew i need to pray 3 times a day in a specific
direction (Jerusalemwards).


-Stephen (Steg)
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   ke te kero konoser
   Dime si futuro tenes
   Yo te vo a defender."
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