| Cardinal Direction | Element | Adinkra Symbol | Meaning of Adinkra symbol | Sacred Animal |
| North | Earth | Adu Hwam | Fragrance | Black Panther |
| South | Fire | Aprukuma | A medicinal seed | Cobra |
| East | Air | Abode Santann | Totality of the Universe | Tawny Eagle |
| West | Water | Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene | He/She who wants to be king | Dolphin |