~Fire~
Driving force, Passion, Soul, Behind passion.
Elemental Fire is that the pure power of warmthand lightweight. The energy of firesideis robust, primal, and sometimes dangerous. In Fire, we discoverthe warmth of passion and therefore the warrior’s fighting spirit. Esoteric meanings of fireplace include courage, willpower, lust, protection, spiritual aspiration, destruction and impending renewal.
Masculine
South
Substances- Incense, Candles, Cinnamon or 'hot' spices.
Incense and oils- Angelica seed, Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Betony, Cedar, Cinnamon, Caraway, Cumin, Cajeput, Cardamom, Coriander, Clove, Citronella, Carnation, Dragon’s Blood, Dill, Frankincense, Fennel, Ginger, Garlic, Geranium, Hyssop, Juniper, Lime, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange, Oregano, Parsley, Pennyroyal, Pine, Petitgrain, Pepper, Pepper, Rosemary, Rue, Savory, Sandalwood, St. John’s Wort, Saffron, Tangerine, Tarragon, Tagetes, Turmeric, Vetiver, Wormwood, Woodruff, Ylang-Ylang.
Zodiac Signs- Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Colors- White, Red, Orange, Gold, Maroon
Symbols- Flame, sun, Stars, volcanos, lighting bolt.
Animals- Lion, Dragon, Snakes, Fox, Ram, Phoenix, Scorpion.
Tools- flame, wand, lamp, candles, incense, Dagger, burning.
Stones- Amber, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Diamond, Ruby, Red Garnet, Red Jasper, Sardonyx, Red Tourmaline, Zircon.
Uses- Spellwork, Rituals, Energy work,
~Water~
Purify, Receptive
Water is that the great partner of Earth in creating life as we all know it. Like Earth, Water appears gentle, but contains immense potential power. it's cleansing, calming, and healing. Elemental Water also governs the magick of affection and emotion, intuition, pleasure, and introspection.
Feminine
West
Substance- Water, Stones, and colors.
Incense and oils-Birch, Benzoin, Bergamot, Cananga, Catnip, Cedarwood, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Freesia, Geranium, Gardenia, Grapefruit, Galbanum, Hops, Irish Moss, Jasmine, Labdanum, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Litsea, Lily, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Oakmoss, Orange, Palmarosa, Pepper, Plumeria (Frangipani), Rose, Spurce, Storax, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Thyme, Vanilla, Yarrow.
Zodiac Signs- Cancer, Scorpio, & Pisces
Colors- Blue, green, indigo, black
Symbols-.Shells, coral, sand, Scrying bowl or ball, mermaids
Moon symbolism.
Animals-Dragon, water snakes, dolphin, fish, cat, frog, turtle, swan, crab
Stones-Emerald, Chrysoberyl, Opal, Aquamarine, Moonstone, Pearl, Coral, Hematite.
Tools- Chalice, Fountain, Water, Cauldron, scrying bowl or ball
Uses- Scrying, Teas, Potions, Spells
~Earth~
Old age, Grounding
Earth is probablythe foremost overlooked Element in Pagan magick. Earth is everywhere, and it appears passive. It doesn’t really “do” anything with the identical force as Air, Fire, or Water.
Yet the world gives us our birth. While we live, it sustains us. after we die, it covers us. Earth encompasses a large number of magickal ideas: Nourishment, protection, obstruction, wholeness, stillness, plant and animal life, interdependence, prosperity and rest. The objects which will represent Earth are similarly diverse.
Feminine
North
Substance- Plants, soil, Stones, and Metals
Incense and oils- Angelica root, Alfalfa, Amyris, Bergamot, Cypress, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Carrot, Cedarwood, Fern, Frankincense, Galangal, Geranium, Ho Leaf, Honeysuckle, Juniper, Mugwort, Myrrh, Niaouli, Oakmoss, Petitgrain, Pine, Primrose, Patchouli, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Sage, Snakeroot, Spurce, Storax, Tea Tree, Turmeric, Valerian, Vervain, Vetiver.
Zodiac Signs- Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Colors- Green, Yellow, Brown, Black
Symbols-
Animals- Boar, the Bear, the Snake, the Bull, and also the Stag,
Stones- Agate, Black Tourmaline, Onyx, Malachite, Obsidian, Jasper, Aventurine, Cacholong, Gagate, Jadeite, Quartz, Turquoise, Nephrite.
Tools- Pentacle, Bowl of salt, Stones, Soil
Uses- Cleansing, Grounding, Burying
~Air~
As Air passes over the still Earth, the globe moves into action and consciousness. Air is that the Element of communication, exchange, and ideas. Air is invisible—we understand it only through its effects on the planet.
Air is additionally swift-moving, changeable and self-aware. it'sthe foremost human of all the weather. Choose your Air items supported what Air means to you at the time you’re assembling the altar.
Substance- Wind, Mist, Fogg, Clouds
Incense and oils- Angelica, Anise, Benzoin, Black Pepper, Clover, Catnip, Cayenne, Camphor, Cassie, Clary Sage, Cypress, Caraway, Cardamom, Celery, Davana, Douglas-fir, Elemi, Frankincense, Fennel, Galbanum, Helicrysum, Hops, Hyssop, Lemon, Lavender, Lemongrass, Laurel, Lemon Verbena, Lemon-scented Eucalyptus, Mint, Myrtle, Mistletoe, Meadowsweet, Marjoram, Myrrh, Oregano, Opoponax, Parsley, Peppermint, Palmarosa, Pine, Peru balsam, Rosemary, Rhododendron, Rosewood, Ravensara, Sage, Spearmint, Savory, Silver-fir, St. John’s wort, Tea Tree, Tarragon, Wormwood, Yarrow, Ylang-Ylang.
Zodiac Signs- Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Colors- White, Yellow, Silver
Symbols- Feathers, Wind, Wings
Animals- Birds, Bees, Butterfly, Bats
Stones- Agate, Blue Lace, Alexanderite, Amazonite, Apatite, Green, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Green, Azurite, Calcite, Lemurian Aquatine, Chalcedony, Blue, Chrysoprase, Chrysocolla, Chrysocolla/ Shattukite, Emerald, Epidote, Eudialyte, Healerite, Kunzite, Larimar, Lepidolite, Morganite, Opal, Prehnite, Quartz, Tourmaline.
Tools- Bells, Feathers, Incense, Wand, Leaves, Chimes, Wings, Wind.
Uses-Incense and smudging
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