Air



This element is associated with the East. It is considered to have the power of movement, intelligence, and purification. It is said to represent the power of mind over matter. This element helps focus thought, clarify the mind, and divination. The element of air is the force which is felt, yet not seen. It is silent and also a fuel for speed and power.



Direction: East
Rules: Mind, intuition, knowledge, theory
Time: Dawn
Season: Spring
Colors: White, gold, pastels
Signs: Gemini, Aquarius
Jewel: Topaz
Incense: Frankinsense
Plants: Pansy, primrose, vervain, violet, yarrow, aspen tree
Animals: Birds, insects, gryphons


Earth



This element is associated with the North. It is said to have the ability to help with fertility, motherhood, stabilization, and life. Everything is dependant upon this element. It is said that this element helps bring us back to our roots, our primal form. This element is said to bring prosperity and wealth to an area. It also is used in binding and knot spells.



Direction: North
Rules: Farming, fertility, strength, labor, family
Time: Midnight
Season: Winter
Colors: Brown, yellow, black, green
Signs: Virgo, Capricorn
Jewel: Tiger's Eye, gold
Incense: Patchouli
Plants: rosemary, thistle, rose, cacti, Oak tree
Animals: Wolves, bulls, sheep, minotaurs


Fire



This element is associated with the South. This element can be both good and bad, symbolizing creation and distruction. It creates heat, but while it does it must destoy something. Fire is the element of rebirth, ressurection and renewal. Fire is thought of as a supreme clensing element. Fire is also thought of as the element of transformation and transfiguration. It also helps to create self control.



Direction: South
Rules: Energy, spirit, passion, destruction, rebirth
Time: Noon
Season: Summer
Colors: Red, orange, white, bright yellow
Signs: Leo, Aries
Jewel: Ruby
Incense: Copal, olibanum
Plants: Garlic, hybiscus, mustard, nettle, peppers, Almond tree
Animals: Horses, snakes, lions, dragons


Water



Water is associated with the West. It is the element of cleansing, love, and healing. People who are dominated by water energies tend to be dreamers, poets, and abstract or whimsical thinkers. It is used as a tool for healing, purification, new beginnings,and peace. It is said to develope psychic awareness, bless unions, and create peaceful dreams.



Direction: West
Rules: Emotions, courage, sorrow, intuition, dreams
Time: Twilite
Season: Autumn
Colors: Blue, grey, green, indigo
Signs: Cancer, Scorpio
Jewel: Aquamarine
Incense: Myrrh
Plants: Lotus, moss, water lilies, seaweed, Willow tree
Animals: Dolphins, fish, sea mammals, serpent


Spirit


Spirit is related to all directions. It is the element of the divine and the purity of the soul. This element brings us closer to the divine voice which resides within us all. It is said to open us up to the hidden potentials of all humanity and magick energy which flows around us. This is the energy which guides our destiny and makes us individuals as well. The spirit element is the element that gives life and promotes growth of the soul.



Direction: Center, everywhere
Rules: Transcendance, spiritual growth, life
Time: All time
Season: All Seasons
Colors: Clear, white, silver
Signs: Taurus, Pisces
Jewel: Moonstone, diamond
Incense: Mastic, jasmin
Plants: Mistletoe, Flowing Almond
Animals: Spinx, human


Chaos


Chaos is related to no direction. It is the movement which bring everything together into the center of being and beyond. This element bring us closer to the chance of life and inner emotion and raw power. It is said to open up your mind, heart, soul, and body to all the energy which surround it. It is related to all the knowledge of the past, future and present and brings us into harmony with them all. Chaos is the binding between all elements, bringing them all together.



Direction: No Direction
Rules: Binding, change, chance
Time: Beyond time
Season: No seasons, Indian Summer, Strawberry Spring
Colors: All colors
Signs: Libra, Sagittarius
Jewel: Opal
Incense: Sandlewood
Plants: Grasses, tulips, creosote, sandlewood
Animals: Coyote, raven, Angels and Fallen Angels




The Elemental Opposites

Fire<--->Water
Earth<---->Air
Spirit<--->Chaos


The Elemental Consorts

Fire<--->Air
Earth<--->Spirit
Chaos<--->Water












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