The Eagle, flying toward the East, is a symbol of strength, endurance and vision. East signifies the renewal of life and the rebirth of Cherokee unity. The color for North is Blue which represents sadness, defeat. It is a season of survival and waiting. The color for East is Red which represents victory, power.
Summer is a time of plenty.
The color for West is Black which represents death. Inc. RED was symbolic of success. It was the color of the war club used to strike an enemy in battle as well as the other club used by the warrior to shield himself. Red beads were used to conjure the red spirit to insure long life, recovery from sickness, success in love and ball play or any other undertaking where the benefit of the magic spell was wrought. The soul of the enemy was continually beaten about by black war clubs and enveloped in a black fog.