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.
Tears, water flowing from our eyes are the outward expression of
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!!!