Nature spirits

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Low-level beings said to exist in all life forms in nature, in the plant, animal and mineral kingdoms. The term nature spirits is used synonymously with elementals, the beings who exist in the four elements of earth, air, fire and water.

In neo-Paganism and neo-Pagan witchcraft, nature spirits are to be treated with respect, as they can combine in a powerful energy. Their participation and co-operation is sought to enhance rituals and stimulate communication between mankind and Mother Earth. When sites are selected for outdoor rituals, an effort is made to communicate with nature spirits, through meditation, to secure their co-operation and seek their guidance. Nature spirits manifest themselves physically, through animal and insect noises, a rising of wind, fox fire, a clearing of sky, the sudden presence of an animal or a flock of birds. Some clairvoyant individuals claim to be able to see them.^[1]

References

1. ↑ Guiley, R. (1989) The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft, Facts on File, New York, New York