THE
ELEMENTS
AIR
Air is the element of freedom and spaciousness. Air is light and
and expanding. It represents words and thoughts. Direction is
East. Used in spells of divination and finding lost items and
travel. Best time is before dawn.
Fire
Fire is passion and desire. It represents intelligence and courage.
The direction is South.
Tears, water flowing from our eyes are the outward expression of
Strong emotional feelings. The direction is West.
Earth
It is the home and the mother. Represents sensations and security.
The direction is East.
HERBS AND THE ELEMENTS
Air-dreams-place the appropriate herb under your pillow
and ask for a revealing dream.
Fire-burn the herbs and pronounce your wish and hold it
in your mind while the fire burns.
Water-Bathe and put the herbs in the bath, visualize your
wish coming true.
Earth-Nature-take the appropriate herb make it into a tea
(make sure it is a safe herb to drink!!) sit under a tree
while concentrating on your wish.
STONES AND THE ELEMENTS
Air-Spells-Write the spells on parchment paper and put it
away
with your stone.
Fire-Candle-Lay the stone near the candle and leave it there
while the candle burns out.
Water-Well-Rinse yourself with the well water in which the
stone has been sitting for 3 hours while visualizing your wish.
Earth-Keeping-Keep the stone on your body in a pouch until your
will be fulfilled.
SPIRITS OF THE ELEMENTS
Gnomes-Spirits of the Earth
Sylphs-Spirits of the Air
Salamanders-Spirits of Fire
Undines-Spirits of Water
Akasha-Is the element of Spirit itself
Zodiak Signs for the Elements
Air-Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
Water-Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
Fire-Aries, Leo and Saggitarius
Earth-Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo
Element Ruled Herbs
Earth
Barley
Bistort
Honeysuckle
Onion
Potato
Rice
Vervain
Air
Anise
Benzoin
Chicory
Clover
Dandelion
Lemongrass
Marjorham
Mint
Fire
Allspice
Angelica
Bay Leaves
Cloves
Cinnamon
Cumin
Dill
Fennel
Ginger
Mullein
Orange
Rue
Woodruff
Water
Apple Blossom
Boneset
Cattail
Chamomile
Comfrey
Orris
Sea Weed
Vanilla
Violet
Willow
Yarrow
Element Ruled Food
Earth
Potatos
Carrots
Turnips
Corn
Red Meats
Pumpkins
Seeds
Breads
Whole Grain
Products
Pasta
Salt
Pomegranates
Water
Milk
Yogurt
Cheese
All Dairy
Eggs
Apples
Blackberries
Non-Citrus Juices
Kelp
Many Melons
Fish and Seawood
Vinegar
Fire
Citrus Fruits
Tea
Curry
Cinnamon
Allspice
Pepper
Chili
Reptile Meats
Air
Whipped Foods
Souffles
Fowl
Honey
Coffee
Olives
Most Oils
Many Edible
Flowers
The element ruled herbs and food are from the
book Making Magick by Edain
McCoy! Excellent reading!!!