ELEMENTAL MAGICK

FIRE…AIR…WATER….EARTH

Wiccan Magickis based on the four elements…Fire, Air, Water and Earth.
These four Elements correspond to the four directions of our physical world,the four quarters of the universe, the four winds, and most importantly thefour quarters of the magical circle. Fire and Air are considered maleenergies….Water and Earth female. The four Elements are forces and energiesthat make up the universe and everything in it. They also possess form as well asforce. In Wiccan Magick each Element is associated with a color. Modern dayWiccans use the following colors: east – yellow; south – red; west – blue;north – green.

FIRE

Firerepresents passion, enthusiasm, desire and courage, force, lust, fertility andvirility, initiative and rejuvenation. It represents both light and heat. Thelight of intelligence and the courage to follow it. A low fire person isusually cold, slow to act, without enthusiasm for life or himself. A high fireperson is bold, dramatic and passionate in all areas within himself, howeverthis person must be careful as fire can destroy everything in it’s path. Firemagick can bring on the new, bring on courage and passion and destroy the old.

It’s feelings are hot and dry, it’s season is Summer anddirection is South/Energy. It’s symbol is the Athame/Sword, Candle and theBurner; it’s colors are Reds, Orangesand Golds. The moon phase is the second quarter and it’s time is high Noon.

The different types of Fire Magick are Bonfire Magick, whichusually involves burning something such as an herb or flower, or a piece ofpaper or petition on which you have written your desire. It is used forbanishing, ridding or destroying negative influences in your life.

Another is Candle Magick, a simple, easy and usefulmethod in bringing about your desires. A color for the candle is chosen and canalso include the correct scent in relation to your desire and lit sometimes forup to seven days. This type of Fire Magick is usually for any type of desire.

Another is Sun Magick. Using the Sun in our desires is abeautiful way in which to enhance new beginnings in love, health, work andhome, awaken subtle powers and aid in attraction desires.

AIR

Airrepresents mental activity, thoughts, reason and intellect, memory, knowledge,persuasion, birth and friendship, freedom, clarification and expression. A lowAir person seems without any direction and unable to define or visualize anyfuture and can not reason out the alternatives and objectives. A high Air personis at ease in complex situations and can sit and think things through, and cancarry through with decisions.

It’s feelings are moist heat, it’s season is Spring, it’sdirection is East/Mental, the symbol is the Wand, Athame, or the smoke of theincense. It’s colors are White, Lt Blues, Yellows and Green. Moon phase is thefirst quarter and it’s time is Dawn.

Different types of Air Magick include Visualizations. Animportant tool in any magick work, it makes the events happen. For this type,it is important that all the other factors such as color, time, the moon phase,winds, etc. are all in balance. And to have the other tools working such asincense and candle burning, or even the right tea or wine to drink in thebackground. This is because you need to “fix” or “ground” the images or ideasyou are using in your visualization.

As our thoughts are extremely powerful, as are our Words.Words can be put together in such a way as to form spells, or used inchanneling your power. Words give rise to our desires and can be released uponthe winds for attainment. Created and repeated with intensity and concentrationthe spoken word is a powerful magick in itself. You do not have to be anaccomplished linguist, just a simple sentence will do. It creates an atmosphereof concentrated awareness and strength. Words can be used in moments of stressand fear, and will create the magick itself. It does not have to be said aloud,say them to yourself if need or want be.

Another Air Magick is Mirror Magick. It can help in overcominginner problems and also help with difficult personal decisions. It uses boththe Word and Visualization forms and can also aid in being able to visualize afuture event. Sometimes, used as a Scrying Tool, in which you are able to “see”possible future events.

WATER

Ah water, thesymbol of our emotions. Water imbibes all life forms and in us we flow with the“tide” of our feelings. It involves intuition, insight, conception andpregnancy, fertility, the womb, health, beauty and divination. A low waterperson would appear as a cold calculating one, one who is indifferemt andunresponsive. On the other hand, a high water person may seem as though at theslightest touch the well is opened and can be over emotional and over dramaticin all areas of life. A good balance of water here is needed to keep the flowrunning smoothly.

Its feelings are cold moisture, its season is Fall,direction is West/ Emotion and its colors are Blue, Light Grays, Sea Greens andWhites.The symbols are the cup orchalice. The Moon phase is the Full Moon and its time is Dusk.

Some Water Magick can involve the use of the beach andits sand, shells, animals and seawater. Especially good for love spells andtoo, when you need to “get a grip” or clarify your own emotions. The use of shellsin the practice is widely used. These can hold appropriate herbs or be used asa symbol of Water Magick.

One old tradition is using that of well water. A lot ofgems and stones are exposed to this for a period of time and used at night, infull moon or the waxing phases, for Water Magick. Be careful though to knowyour stones, as some do not react well in water for long periods of time. Thistype of magick can give you insights to how others think of you, what othersare doing and how well they are and to find the truth within yourself. Becareful when using this type also, if there is an intent of maliciousness orcontrol of another, all you will get is a reflection back unto yourself.

Water spells can involve the use of Scrying bowls. Thisis a bowl of clear or colored water in which you are able to “see” the futureand future events or get a clear direction on decisions. Widely used in certainmeditations and visualizations.

EARTH

Finally wecome to the Element of Earth. The source and provider of all our needs.Represents sensations, decay, patience, stability, strength, health, warmth andcomfort, animals and animal instincts, farming and physical labor.

Its feeling is dry and cold, its season is Winter, itscolors are Browns, Blacks, Purples and some Greens. Its symbol is the Pentacleor Rice, Salt or grain in a brass or terra cotta bowl or a Stone. Its Moonphase is the Fourth Quarter and its favored time is Midnight. A high Earthperson seems a practical sort and quite “down to earth”. A hard worker, stableand a good provider. Can be a little too stubborn sometimes however. A lowEarth person can seem confused, insecure and alone, unable to feel wanted andthe work may be affected.

Earth Magick can involve the use of herbs and plants.Using the correct herb to attain your desire along with the other tools can bevery effective. Burying something and making some offerings to the Earth suchas planting trees is a form of Earth Magick. Using your gems or crystals andburying them in the Earth under the appropriate tree while making your wish isalso effective.

Another type which is considered Earth Magick is any typeof routine magick. Anything you do on a routine basis can be used as a magickalvehicle. While performing something you do at the same time everyday, prepareyourself and use this period for clarity on a subject, figure the best courseof action in a situation or to find just where you are in the course of yourlife.