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Earth, Water, Fire, and Air. The Four Pillars of Nature — the Sacred Forces that breathe life into all that is. Since the dawn of time, the wise ones knew that just as the Feminine and the Masculine unite to weave existence, so too must the Divine Spark of the Four Elements dance in harmony for life to unfold.

They dwell around us and within us, shaping our every breath, thought, and heartbeat. We are ever bound to them — by mystery and by flesh — whether through their unseen influences (as in our Zodiacal essence) or through their tangible gifts: the Water that nourishes us, the Fire that warms and transforms, the Air that carries our breath and our words, and the Earth that sustains and feeds all living things.

To walk the witch’s path is to know these powers deeply — to understand their voices, their tempers, their ancient correspondences. Through them we craft our spells and intentions, giving them direction and life.

For example: when one seeks prosperity and abundance, it is Earth who must be called — and soon you shall understand why.

✦ THE FOUR ELEMENTS ✦

EARTH — The Foundation of Manifestation

Earth is the power of realization and endurance — the fertile womb of all creation. It governs the realm of the tangible: wealth, prosperity, abundance, and stability. It is the pillar that holds the world, the ground upon which all life rests.

Nature of the Children of Earth: Steadfast, cautious, and enduring. They move with patience, resist the winds of change, yet their focus and ambition carve mountains from dust. They are the builders, the keepers of trust.

Energy: Receptive, Feminine Color: Deep Green Archangel: Uriel, Keeper of the North Elementals: Gnomes and Dwarves, led by Ghob Direction: North Season: Winter Hour: Midnight Time of Day: Night Stones: Tourmaline, Amethyst, Rutilated Quartz, Onyx, Jasper Incense: Benzoin Zodiac Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Sacred Tools: Pentacle, Crystal, Salt, Compass, Cord, Charcoal

WATER — The Current of Emotion

Water is the mirror of the soul — ever-shifting, ever-deep. It purifies, nurtures, absorbs, and renews. Through Water, we learn empathy, compassion, and the sacred art of surrender.

Nature of the Children of Water: Gentle and intuitive, they flow through life’s tides with grace. Love and feeling guide their paths; the language of the heart is their spell.

Energy: Receptive, Feminine Color: Blue as twilight seas Archangel: Gabriel, Keeper of the West Elementals: Undines and Mermaids, led by Niksa Direction: West Season: Autumn Hour: Dusk Stones: Aquamarine, Amethyst, Blue Tourmaline, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli Incense: Myrrh, Chamomile, Sandalwood Zodiac Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Sacred Tools: Chalice, Cauldron, Mirror

FIRE — The Flame of Transformation

Fire is passion, courage, and the alchemy of change. It burns away the old and forges the new. It is desire, inspiration, and the eternal spark that drives creation forward.

Nature of the Children of Fire: Bold and radiant, they walk paths of challenge and triumph. Their hearts burn with purpose — sometimes too fiercely — yet their light inspires all who follow.

Energy: Projective, Masculine Color: Crimson Red Archangel: Michael, Keeper of the South Elementals: Salamanders, led by Djin Direction: South Season: Summer Hour: Noon Stones: Ruby, Agate, Volcanic Stones, Jasper Zodiac Signs: Sagittarius, Aries, Leo Sacred Tools: Candle, Wand, Censer

AIR — The Breath of Wisdom

Air is thought and voice — the unseen current of mind and spirit. It carries knowledge, dreams, and the freedom of endless skies. Through Air we commune, create, and awaken the power of understanding.

Nature of the Children of Air: Quick-minded and curious, they soar between realms of thought. They speak with clarity, think with brilliance, and dance with the winds of change.

A Green Witch is normally someone who practices Natural Witchcraft. Someone who works with the Earth and the Universe around them. A Green Witch also works with the energies of natural objects like stones,gems,herbs,animals,and the elements.

One of the fundamental parts of magical practice is the Magical Circle, a source of great power when used correctly. Its main purpose is to prevent opposing (negative) energies from interfering with the ritual, though it may also be used for visualization or meditation exercises.

The Circle should always be the first thing created, followed by your invocations—for in doing so, you declare that those entities are permitted to enter your sacred space. At the end of all activities, it must be closed (after bidding farewell and giving thanks to the presences that joined you). This is because the energy raised during the ritual concentrates within us, and when the Circle is closed, it is directed toward where we send it—to the Universe, to serve our intent and the purpose of our magical work.

The act of casting the Circle is the act of defining a sacred, magical space in which to work. It is your sanctuary in time, existing outside minutes and hours.

There are many ways to “cast” a Circle. You may do so with your hands, your wand, by drawing a circle of salt or chalk upon the ground, by laying stones, or by using representations of the four elements—among many other forms.

However, what truly matters is visualization and affirmation of this sacred space. It is a Circle of Power that will keep you safe from intrusion, so you must see and declare its energy and light as you trace it, no matter what tool you choose.

By “affirm,” I mean to speak your intention aloud—for example:

“I open the Circle and make this space sacred for my magical purpose.”

It is a simple act, yet remember—every word holds power, for it comes from within you.

THE GODDESS She was the center of worship among the ancient Celts. She is connected to the Earth and Nature, representing fertility and the power to give life. She embodies the cycles of nature and of womanhood, being represented by the Moon or the Triple Goddess. This triple aspect corresponds to the lunar phases: in the Waxing Moon, she is the Maiden; in the Full Moon, she is the Mother, who carries life within her womb; and in the Waning Moon, she is the Crone, the one who holds wisdom.

The Goddess is the feminine essence that dwells within every being — the passive, intuitive force. She represents the essential and vital aspect of the feminine as the bearer and creator of life. Yet, she is also the dark side of our minds — our unconscious psyche — and therefore she is associated with the mysteries of the night, those that influence our lives through the moon, as seen in the tides and harvests.

She teaches us that all things change, yet we are eternal. Every seven days, the moon shifts her phase, but she never dies.

THE GOD He is the consort of the Goddess, her counterpart. Seen as the God of Nature, of the Underworld, and of the Astral Plane, he is often depicted horned, nude, and seated in the lotus position. In his celestial aspect, he is the Sun, linked to man’s virility, physical love, the forests, and the animals — for he is also known as the God of the Hunt, or The Hunter.

He is the Great Father, bearing within him the endless cycle of the Sun, which rises and sets — the same Sun that awakens life after winter’s sleep. The God represents the active, masculine force, connected to the material aspect of existence that also resides within each of us.

His horns, often the antlers of a stag, symbolize the wisdom he possesses. He is known as Cernunnos or the Horned God, and he too bears a triple aspect.

Just as the Elements possess their own magical attributes, so too do the days of the week inspire certain properties. This greatly assists the witch when preparing a spell or ritual, for aligning the intention of the magical work with the property of the correct day directs the energy with greater precision—just as with the Moon phases, which we shall see later on.

This essence arises from the rulership of the planet that governs each specific day.

THE DAYS

SUNDAY

Color: Gold

Ruled by the element of Fire, Sunday is a day favorable for rituals seeking personal radiance, success and fame, fortune, and prosperity. It is also an excellent day for works of friendship and love.

MAGIC THAT FAVORS: Success, fame, honor, creativity, protection. MAGIC THAT OPPOSES: Lust, pride, arrogance.

MONDAY

Color: Silver and White

Ruled by the element of Water, Monday is an excellent day for works involving clairvoyance, sensitivity, hidden ties, and dreams, as well as change (those that are not definitive) and travel.

MAGIC THAT FAVORS: Intuition, fertility, compassion, mediumship, imagination. MAGIC THAT OPPOSES: Over-emotionality, insecurity, instability.

TUESDAY

Color: Red

Ruled by the element of Fire, Tuesday is a powerful day for spells related to battles (including legal disputes), courage, boldness, strength (the motivation to act), and victory.

MAGIC THAT FAVORS: Initiative, contests, virility, courage, attack, and protection. MAGIC THAT OPPOSES: Aggression, violence, anger, competitiveness.

WEDNESDAY

Color: Yellow

Ruled by the element of Air, Wednesday holds the aspect of intellect and all that concerns the mind. It is an auspicious day for magic involving study, writing (literary or editorial), and communication.

MAGIC THAT FAVORS: Intelligence, learning, business, communication, intellect. MAGIC THAT OPPOSES: Falsehood, nervousness, haste, intrigue.

THURSDAY

Color: Indigo Blue

Ruled by the element of Fire, Thursday is an excellent day for financial matters. It is the time to work magic for new projects, business, or employment. Jupiter brings the energy of expansion, prosperity, wealth, and generosity.

MAGIC THAT FAVORS: Property, expansion, optimism, money, international travel. MAGIC THAT OPPOSES: Dogmatism, presumption, excess.

FRIDAY

Color: Pink

Ruled by the element of Air, the energy of Venus favors magical workings of friendship, love, union, beauty, and affection. It also relates to money, in the sense of the pleasure and beauty it may bring.

MAGIC THAT FAVORS: Love, sex, passion, reconciliation, beauty. MAGIC THAT OPPOSES: Futility, malice, complacency.

SATURDAY

Color: Black and Dark Shades

Ruled by the element of Earth, Saturday is the day for magic related to all that is material and enduring by nature. Its essence carries maturity and wisdom, as well as stability.

The Esbats are celebrations connected to the Moon, especially the Full Moons, for this is when the Goddess is at the height of Her power — thus, the ancient peoples honored Her light through these sacred nights.

The Esbat is a celebration that reminds us of the rhythm of our lives through the passage of the Moon, just as the Sabbats follow the journey of the Sun.

On this night of the month — the first day of the Full Moon — we adorn the altar in silver and white tones (whether through candles, foods, or decorations). Symbols of the Moon are most welcome, and flowers should also be white or those that bloom under the night sky.

And since we are honoring and celebrating, a small feast is essential. For this, choose water or milk as the drink, and “white” cakes or cookies — such as vanilla or coconut — as offerings. If you can shape them like the crescent Moon, even better.

It has already been scientifically proven that the Moon has a direct influence on our lives—on our emotions, menstrual cycles, and even the tides, all of which are under the sway of our natural satellite. Ancient peoples already knew this long before science confirmed it; they guided their lives by the lunar cycles—knowing in which phase to harvest and in which to plant. Pregnancies were counted by moons, and from there unfolds an infinity of other examples... The year was measured according to the full moons—thirteen in total for a complete annual cycle—with months lasting 28 days.

Each lunar phase in magic carries an essence, closely mirroring what we see in the sky—the way it grows, becomes full, and then begins to fade until the nights are without her light. By understanding the power of each phase, you can plan your rituals for the most auspicious day (and remember to consider the days of the week as well).

NEW MOON

It carries the essence of beginnings. Ideas and intentions set during this phase tend to move forward and expand. This is the moon phase for those seeking a new job, project, or relationship.

The New Moon marks the Moon’s return to the sky—after three nights of darkness—as if she had died, undergone transformation, and been reborn.

WAXING MOON

Here we find the essence of growth and development. In magic, it can be used to accelerate or strengthen other spells, as well as aspects of our lives such as prosperity (of all kinds). It is the phase of physical and inner maturity—just as the Goddess prepares herself for her next aspect.

FULL MOON

The Full Moon is the peak of power, radiating abundance. During this phase, we can work spells related to love, clairvoyance, and other enchantments that vibrate with positive energy, for all is full and plentiful.

The Full Moon represents the Goddess in her Mother aspect—she who carries life within her womb.

WANING MOON

Opposite to the New Moon, this phase embodies endings—of cycles, relationships, addictions, or harmful situations. It is a time for purification, for dispersing heavy energies and breaking unhealthy patterns.

The Waning Moon is the Goddess in her Crone aspect—she who has given birth and now grows old, holding the wisdom and knowledge of death’s mysteries.

OTHER MOONS

Beyond the “regular” phases, there are special moments when the Moon gains extra power—such as when a phase repeats twice in the same month, or when a full moon occurs before one of the major Sabbats. These moments favor stronger magic, as they are rare (sometimes only once a year), revealing yet another mystical face of the Moon.

BLACK MOON

This period occurs every month and corresponds to the last three days of the Waning Moon. The Dark Goddesses were honored during this phase by ancient peoples, who also dedicated this time to divination, healing, and transformation rituals.

The Black Moon allows easier access to other realms—or to our own inner world, the deepest part of ourselves. It is ideal for rituals that aim to banish curses, remove obstacles, or cleanse ourselves of negative energies (including destructive thoughts and habits), as well as to purify spaces and objects.

PINK MOON

This occurs during a Full Moon that falls near one of the four major Sabbats (Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, or Lughnasadh). The energy of this Moon is especially potent for manifesting wishes—hence it was also called the “Pink Moon of Requests” or the “Pink Moon of Desires.”

BLUE MOON

Also connected to the Full Moon and much more widely known, the “Blue Moon” is the name given to the second Full Moon within the same month. During this rare phase, magnetic forces are stronger, amplifying lunar energy. Magical effects manifest much more quickly, and rituals become more powerful—but one must act with care when making wishes at this time.

VIOLET MOON