Elements
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The four elements of nature - earth, air, water and fire - form the foundation of natural magic. Modern Witches and Pagans revere these forces. The elements are associated with the cardinal points of the magic circle and with a hierarchy of spirits - lower-level beings called elementals, who in turn are governed by higher beings, devas, also called the Lords of the Watchtowers, the Mighty Ones and the Guardians.
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Major Correspondences
Some of the major correspondences of the elements are:
Earth
The north; the pentacle; female principle; fertility; darkness; quiet; practicality; thrift; acquisition; patience; responsibility; boredom; stagnation; the materialisation of cosmic powers; the colour green; the metal gold.
Air
The east, the wand (in some witchcraft traditions, the sword and athame); male principle; intellect, energy, endeavor; sociability; squandering; frivolity; the expression of the magician's will; the colour yellow; the metal silver.
Water
The west; the cup, chalice and cauldron; female principle; fecundity; body fluids; magical brews; the rhythms of nature; emotions, sensitivity, receptivity; instability, indifference; the colour blue, the metal silver.
Fire
The south, the sword or athame (in some traditions, the wand); male principle; action, courange, defense against hostile forces; struggle, animosity, jealousy, anger; the colour orange, the metal gold.[1]
References
- ↑ Guiley, R. (1989) The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft, Facts on File, New York, New York
