SUNDAY WEEK 5: The Elements
SUNDAY WEEK 5
The Elements
The Elements are magical energies which reside in the realms and everyday world. These energies are sometimes referred to as the Quarters, the Watchtowers, and most commonly the Elements.
There are 5 in total although many only acknowledge 4. However the 5 elements are not the only elements, other cultures and other beliefs see other elements other than the wiccan ones, however for this lesson we shall only focus on the Witches (Wiccan) Elements, Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit.
Earth
Resides in the North
It is linked to Solidity, stability, permanence, law and the unchangeable.
Earth is the essence of grounding and stability, the element of the nature of balance.
Astrological Signs: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.
Represented by: Dirt, sand, sage, Gnomes and goblins, a staff or stake, stones, trees and plants, animals.
Season: Winter
Color: Green and Brown
Chakra: Root
The Elementals are: Gnomes
In the circle Earth can and is represented by salt, the pentacle, soil
The Tarot suit of Earth is the Coins or Pentacles.
The Human body: Bones
Female Element.
Air
Resides in the East
It is linked to new life, creativity, intelligence, and logical left hand side of the brain.
Air is the essence of intuition and learning, the element of the nature of the mind.
Astrological Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Represented by: Feathers, Birds, incense, fans, flags, flowing garments and sheer material.
Season: Spring
Color: White and Yellow
Chakra: Crown
The Elementals are: Sylphs
In the circle Air is represented by incense or oil burner and the censer
The Tarot suit of swords represents Air
The Human Body: Mind and thought
Male Element.
Fire
Resides in the South
It is linked to energy, drive, passion, feelings, destruction to make way for the new.
Fire is the essence of purification and change, the element of the nature of the will.
Astrological Signs: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
Represented by: Fire, candles, lights, dragons and the sun.
Season: Summer
Color: Yellow , Red and Orange
Chakra: Adrenals & Solar Plexus
The Elementals are: Salamanders
In the circle fire is represented by flame and candle. Also the censer
The Tarot Suit of Wands represents Fire
In the human body fire is represented by, muscles and blood
Male Element
Water
Resides in the West
It is linked to Empathy, love, emotions, intuition, the right side of the brain.
Water is the essence of love and fertility, the element of the nature of emotions.
Astrological Signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.
Represented by: Water, lavender fragrance, Fish, coral and sponges.
Season: Autumn
Color: Blue, Silver and Gray
Chakra: Thyroid
The Elementals are: Undines
In the Circle water can be represented by the cup, or any container filled with water, or sea shells
The Taro suit of Cups represents Water
In the human water is represented by the digestive and reproductive organs (Also remember the human body is made up of mostly water)
Female Element
Spirit
Also known as Akasha
Resides every where and in every thing.
It is linked to all things for it is the force that unites all things.
The element of Spirit is both Masculine and Feminine
In the Human Body the Spirit and will are represented by Akasha.
The colors are (usually) purple, white or black (though any color can be used as it is part of everything)
In the Circle the Spirit is often the center of the area, so the altar can be used to represent Akasha.
Spirit is the uniting binding force with in and around everything. It connects all the elements and all of creation uniting everything as one.
The Elements are usually invoked , or summoned, called or stirred, during the beginning of every ritual and dismissed at the end. The Elements are often called the quarters as the make up the quarters of the circle, of life and creation, as well as the world, (North, East, West and South) And also called the Watch Towers, However, the watchtowers though associated with the Elements are actually a different presence altogether and will be discussed at a later time.
The elements can also be called upon individually to work a spell or some other working you may be in need of. Say you have an interview and want better communication skills, you may want to work with the Air to help you be more articulate.
As with anything, when you work with the Elements you want to do so with respect, and always leave an offering afterward.
Take a few moments in your day to see how often you actually are using Elemental energy and not even realize you are, or aren’t even meaning to. The Elements are powerful and ever present, they exist within as well as outside of each of us.
