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Sedona has long been known as a spiritual power center because of
the vortexes of subtle energy located in the area. These vortexes
are swirling centers of subtle energy coming out from the surfaceof the earth. This energy is not exactly electricity or magnetism,
although it does leave a slight measurable residual magnetism inthe places where it is strongest.
There are four main energy vortexes in Sedona. The subtle energythat exists at these locations interacts with who a person is inside.
It resonates with and strengthens the Inner Being of each personthat comes within about a quarter to a half mile of it. This
resonance occurs because the vortex energy is very similar to thesubtle energy operating in the energy centers inside each person. If
someone is at all a sensitive person, it is easy to feel the energy atthese vortexes, and it can be an uplifting experience. The energy
absorbed in this way can have a positive effect for days afterwards.
People come from all over the world to experience this.
On the accompanying map, a diamond indicates the location of avortex. Although the Sedona area has many hiking trails that only
a vigorous hiker can enjoy, the vortexes are all easily accessible,and no strenuous hiking is required to get to any of them.

Finding the Strongest Energy
Juniper trees respond to the vortex energy in aphysical way that reveals where this energy isstrongest. The stronger the energy, the more of anaxial twist the Juniper trees have in their branches.
Instead of going straight down the branch, thelines of growth follow a slow helical spiral along
the length of the branch. This spiraling effect cansometimes even bend the branch itself.
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Airport Vortex. From the junction ofHwys 179 and 89A, go
1.1 mile west on 89A andturn left on Airport Rd.
Go .5 mile up Airport Rd.
to the parking area on theleft. Walk up the trail tothe saddle between the hills, where the Juniper trees
are very twisted. You may also want to walk up tothe top of the small hill on the left. From thisvantage point you can see most of Sedona. Theenergy at this vortex strengthens the masculine side.
The Masculine Side can be seen as being on ascale that has strength at the high end and weakness
at the low end. People who have a strong masculine
side are self-confident. They have the internal
strength to take charge of their own lives, and toclaim their rights in life. This make them good atstanding up to people who try to take away theirrights by force, intimidation or manipulation.
Having a strong masculine side means being good attaking risks when appropriate, being decisive whennecessary, and being able to focus or concentrate inorder to get things done. It also means being goodat figuring out how to get out of life what is desired;figuring out how to operate responsibly, and how toreason without distorting reality. Conversely,people who have a weak masculine side often doubt
their abilities, and many things intimidate them.

Red Rock Crossing/Cathedral Rock
Vortex. The
easiest access tothis vortex,
driving only on
paved road, is todrive 4.3 miles
west on 89Afrom the junction of Hwys 89A and 179, and turnleft on Upper Red Rock Loop Rd. Then go 1.8
miles and turn left on Chavez Ranch Rd. Follow thepavement .8 mile and turn left into Crescent Moon
Park (fee to enter). Drive as far into the park as
possible, then walk to the creek. As you walk east
along the creek toward Cathedral Rock, you will

feel the energy getting stronger. The strongest
energy is where the creek is closest to Cathedral
Rock. At this point, the spires of Cathedral Rockare hidden behind the cliffs on the other side of thecreek. The energy at this vortex strengthens thefeminine side.
This vortex can also be approached from theVillage of Oak Creek by driving along Verde Valley
School Road to the end, and then walking along theother side of Oak Creek. Also, if you enjoy hiking
and climbing, there is a third route that will bring
you close enough to this vortex to feel its energy:
From Hwy 179, drive in Back-o-Beyond Rd .6 mile
to the parking area at the base of Cathedral Rock,and then hike up the creek bed toward the center ofCathedral Rock.
The Feminine Side can be viewed as being on ascale that has goodness at the high end, and theopposite, which is badness or evil, at the low end.
The feminine side strengthens the ability to allow
others their rights and not interfere with those rights.
Also, the energy at this vortex strengthens those
things normally thought of as being feminine, suchas kindness, compassion, patience, and the ability tolet others need you and depend on you. And it
strengthens the ability to anticipate the impact ofyour actions before you act, which is whatconsiderateness is all about.

Boynton Canyon Vortex. From thejunction of Hwys 179
and 89A, drive 3.2
miles west on 89A andturn right on Dry CreekRd. Follow the signs
for Boynton Canyon(this takes you along
Dry Creek Road 2.8
miles to a "T" intersection where you turn left, thenanother 1.6 miles to another "T" where you turnright, then 0.1 mile to a parking area on the right).
If you end up at the entrance to Enchantment Resort,
turn around and go back 0.3 mile to the parking
area. From the parking area, enter Boynton CanyonTrail. Go 250 yards, then take the left fork to stayon Boynton Canyon Trail. Go another 400 yards tothe "Vista Trail" sign. Take the right fork andfollow the Vista Trail up the hill. Follow the cairns(red rock trail markers in wire barrels) along thistrail, and soon you arrive at a 30 foot high knoll.
The energy is strongest around this knoll. Notice
the very twisted Juniper trees all around this trail.
The energy at this vortex strengthens themasculine/feminine or yin/yang balance.
The Balance between the masculine andfeminine side is almost as important as growth
itself. Even a less evolved person, if he is balanced,
at least treats others the same way he treats himself.
And that is what balance is all about. If themasculine side strongly outweighs the feminine, you
are too strong for the amount of goodness you have,and you tend to do harm to others because you canbe pushy and take unfair advantage of others. On
the other hand, if the feminine side greatly
outweighs the masculine, you have more goodness
than strength, and you tend to let others push you
around and take advantage of you. Emotions are agood indication of this balance. If you feel anger
more easily than fear, your masculine side isstronger, and if the opposite is true, your feminineside is stronger. Having a good masculine/femininebalance also helps relationships by strengthening thethings that make relationships work well, such asintimacy, commitment, honesty and openness.

Bell Rock Vortex. Bell Rock is on Hwy
179, just north of theVillage of Oak Creek (5miles south of thejunction of Hwy 89A and179). Its distinct shapemakes it easy to spot, andparking and trails areclearly visible. You will notice that the energy isstrong as soon as you get out of your car. You don't
have to do any climbing to feel the energy at thisvortex. Notice the twisted Juniper trees all over BellRock. The energy at this vortex is very powerfuland strengthens all three parts: the masculine side,
the feminine side, and the balance.