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EARTH
Earth is associated with the North, Winter,
and the color yellow (or green in some variations) on the physical plane.
It is sometimes represented by its Hindu tattva (a yellow square),
or by a downward pointing triangle with a horizontal line through it,
and may be symbolized by the following:
percussion instruments, animal fur, coins, a pentacle, milk, a heartbeat, jewelry,
bones, or a staff.
Earth represents strength, abundance, stability and femininity.
In rituals, earth is represented by burying objects in the ground, herbalism,
and carving images out of wood or stone.
The manifestations of the earth element are found in plants, trees, mountains,
forests, caves and gardens.
The stag, boar, bull, sow, bear and snake are also thought to personify the element,
as are all burrowing animals, such as the mole or rabbit.
The astral creatures of earth, known as elementals,
are the Satyr/Faun, Gnome/Goblin, and Sylvestre/Dryad.
Earth’s place on the pentagram is the lower left point.
People born under the astrological signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn
are thought to have dominant earth personalities.
Earth personalities tend to be calm, practical, pragmatic,
responsible and cautious; however, they can also be stubborn,
intolerable and inflexible.
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FIRE
Fire is associated with the South, Summer and the color red on the physical plane.
It is represented by an upward red triangle, and the athame or ceremonial dagger.
In covens that use the sword, it is often associated with this element.
Fire is associated with warm colors, like red, orange and yellow,
but also colors like black.
Other correspondences include blood, candles, the guitar, rubies and incense.
Fire represents energy, inspiration, passion and masculinity.
In rituals, fire is represented in the forms of burning objects, love spells,
baking and lighting candles or fires.
The manifestations of the element are found in the sun, lightning, fire,
volcanoes and lava, and all forms of light.
Cats of all types, especially the lion and tiger,
are also thought to personify the element of fire,
as are all predatory creatures, such as the fox.
The astral creatures of fire, known as elementals, are the salamander,
phoenix, drake/dragon and, occasionally,
the falcon (Although most associate this animal with air, instead).
Fire's place on the pentagram is the lower right point.
People born under the astrological signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
are thought to have dominant fire personalities.
Fire personalities are believed to have good leading qualities,
and also tend to be extroverted, rebellious, passionate and enthusiastic;
however, they can also be moody, hot-tempered, snappy, uncontrollable and angry.
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WATER
water is associated with the West, Autumn,
and the color blue on the physical plane.
It is sometimes represented by a white crescent, a downward pointing triangle,
the chalice, the bell, shells, sapphires, lapis lazuli, tears, and the cauldron.
Water represents emotions, wisdom, the soul, and femininity.
In rituals, it is represented in the forms of pouring water over objects,
brew making, healing spells, ritual bathing, and tossing objects into bodies of water.
The manifestations of the element of water are rivers, oceans, lakes, wells, fog,
all drinks, and the rain.
Animals, especially the dolphin, seal, turtle, frog, and all types of fish,
are also thought to personify the element of water.
The astral creatures of water, known as elementals,
are the Undine/Mermaid, Oreade/Naiad, and Sea Serpent/Dragon.
Water’s place on the pentagram is the upper right point.
People born under the astrological signs of Scorpio,
Cancer and Pisces are thought to have dominant water personalities.
Water personalities tend to be emotional, kind, nurturing, sympathetic,
empathetic and intuitive; however,
they can also be needy, sentimental, over-sensitive and irrational.
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AIR
(love how Wikipedia had this one written all crappy, in comparison to the others.)
Air is associated with the East, Sping, and the color yellow on the physical plain.
It is represented by the wand or the athame.
- Woodwind instruments.
- Mind, intellect, consciousness, study, communication.
- Sunrise, childhood, spring, beginnings.
- Birds, insects, flying creatures.
- Elementals - sylphs
People born under the astrological signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
are thought to have dominant air personalities.
Air personalities tend to be cool like the wind.
 Ophrysia · Tue Jul 24, 2007 @ 10:14pm · 2 Comments |
