The Elements
A Basic Overview
By: Keitha
(FireWind)
Posted: Jan.19th/99
Earth:Is usually associated with the
cardinal direction of North This is
the quarter of strength, stability, courage, slow change, and sometimes cold.
Over time, I have also found it to represent personal involvement, family ties,
determination, and the passage of time. I have found it a good element to rely
on when feeling 'ungrounded': when things seem a little bit out of control. It
is also helpful if you are trying to see something through to completion. Earth
is usually associated with the color Green, or Brown. It is sometimes
associated with Crone Goddesses. It is located on the pentacle at the bottom
left point. The element of Earth is sometimes depicted as a triangle facing
point down, with a line horizontally through the midde.
Air:Is usually associated with the
cardinal direction of East. This is
the quarter of intelligence, changability, and other matters of the mind. I
don't work a lot with this element, but I have found it good for improving
memory, and finding solutions to problems. Air is usually associated with the
color Yellow. It is located on the pentacle at the top left point. The element
of Air is sometimes depicted as a triangle facing point up with a line
horizontally through the middle.
Fire: Is usually associated with the
cardinal direction of South. This is
the quarter of passion, energy, and light. I have also found it to represent
love, sex, freedom, joy, hate, independence, and purity. Fire is excellent for
cleansing yourself of unwanted emotions. It is also good for bringing out your
innate joy in life, and passion for living. Fire is usually associated with the
color red. It is sometimes associated with Maiden, or Virgin Goddesses. It is
located on the pentacle at the bottom right point. The element of Fire is
sometimes depicted as a triangle facing point up.
Water: Is usually associated with the
cardinal direction of West. This is
the quarter of emotion, intuition, and 'oneness'. I have also found it good for
feeling your connection to the 'All', and to others. It is excellent when
looking within yourself to see the ebbs and flows of your mind, and can help
you receive inspiration. Water is usually associated with the color blue. It is
sometimes associated with Mother Goddesses. It is located on the pentacle at
the top right point. The element of Water is sometimes depicted as a triangle
facing point down.
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