“I withdraw from people and places from time to time. I need space from a world that is filled with millions of mouths that talk too much, and never have anything to say.”
— Kaitlin Foster
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Getting to Know the Elements
The 4 Elements are the best known correspondences in magic - they represent all things of the material realm. If you practice a form of Western magic, you may recognize a 5th Element called Spirit (or Quintessence).
Direction: East
Time of Day: Dawn / sunrise
Sabbat: Spring Equinox / Ostara
State of Matter: Gas
Astrological Signs: Aquarius, & Gemini
Earth Level: Atmosphere
Animal Parts: Feathers, wings
Craft Tools: Bell, wand, incense smoke
Tarot (card) Suit: Wands / clubs
Human Parts: Breath
Spells: Divination, prophecy
Spell Disposal: To scatter - in wind
Represents: Intellect, mind
Colors: Yellow / white
Elemental: Sylphs
Energy: Yang / masculine
Direction: South
Time of Day: Noon
Sabbat: Summer Solstice / Litha / Midsummer’s Eve
State of Matter: Plasma
Astrological Signs: Aries, Leo, & Sagittarius
Earth Level: Magnetosphere
Animal Parts: Fangs, claws
Craft Tools: Sword, athame, candle
Tarot (card) Suit: Swords / spades
Human Parts: Blood
Spells: Purification, repulsion, love magic
Spell Disposal: To burn - in fire
Represents: Energy, force
Colors: Red / orange
Elemental: Salamanders
Energy: Yang / masculine
Direction: West
Time of Day: Dusk / sunset
Sabbat: Autumn Equinox / Mabon
State of Matter: Liquid
Astrological Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, & Pisces
Earth Level: Hydrosphere
Animal Parts: Shells, fins
Craft Tools: Chalice, cauldron
Tarot (card) Suit: Cups / hearts
Human Parts: Tears
Spells: Offering, to conjure rain
Spell Disposal: To dissolve - in water
Represents: Emotion, desire
Colors: Blue / silver
Elemental: Undines
Energy: Yin / feminine
Direction: North
Time of Day: Midnight
Sabbat: Winter Solstice / Yule
State of Matter: Solid
Astrological Signs: Capricorn, Taurus, & Virgo
Earth Level: Geosphere
Animal Parts: Bones, hide
Craft Tools: Altar stone, pentacle, salt
Tarot (card) Suit: Pentacles / diamonds
Human Parts: Nails, hair
Spells: Healing, prosperity, banishing
Spell Disposal: To bury - in the ground
Represents: Matter, body
Colors: Green / black
Elemental: Gnomes
Energy: Yin / feminine
Direction: Changing of the seasons / Wheel of the Year
Craft Tools: Pentacle, robe, cord, rope
Spells: Enlightenment, spiritual knowledge
Represents: Center, origin
Colors: Purple / white / black
Energy: Universal
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