Water is many positive things but for me it also the shadow, the element that is most poorly represented in my astrological chart.  The thing that is the opposite of what I am. 

	Water Water is the cleansing, healing, psychic, loving element. Water supports us when we swim; gives us life when we are dehydrated. The energy of this element is vital to our well-being as humans, for it contains within it the essence of love. Thus, fire transforms objects into new forms: heat, light, ash and smoke. Love is the undying reason for all magic. Water IS love.
Direction West - (Iar) the place of the setting sun. Name of West Wind Zephyrus City of Murias	Invoking Pentagram					Banishing Pentagram	Signs Cancer  The Crab Scorpio - the eagle or scorpion Pisces - the fish
Ritual Forms Dilution, placing into water, washing away, bathing		Tattwa Symbol		Alchemical Symbol			Places Lakes, springs and wells, ponds, streams, rivers, beaches, bathtubs, swimming pools, showers, bedroom (for sleep), health spas, fountains, steam rooms, the ocean and the tides.
Colors Blue (traditional Wiccan) Blue-green (color for Scorpio) Grey (Celtic) Black	Ritual Work Water scrying, creating and working with charged water, soul leading or spiritualism (contacting the dead), ice magic, bathing, tea ceremonies.						Point in Life Maturity
							Time Twilight, Dusk
Season Autumn - the time of harvest, when rain showers the earth.	Types of Magic Ruled Sea, Rivers Ice, Snow,  Fog, Rain Mirror, Magnet,						Basic Nature Flowing, purifying, healing, soothing, loving, movement
Qualities Receptive Passive Cold Wet Liquidity	Magical Tools Cup Cauldron Goblet Mirrors The Sea						Spirits Undines, Nymphs, Mermaids and Mermen who live in the sea, lakes, streams and springs, and Fairies of the lakes, ponds and streams
Water Breathing Inhale through the nose. Exhale through the mouth Slowly with visions & the sounds of moving water.	Angel Gabriel			King Niksa or Necksa			Magical Virtue To Dare
Stones and Jewels Aquamarine, amethyst, azurite, blue lace agate, pearl, coral, lapis lazuli, moonstone, sodalite			Sense Taste Feeling		Metals Silver		Healing Modalities Hydrotherapy
Plants and Trees Ferns, Lotus, Mosses, Bushes, Seaweeds, Water Lilies, All Water Plants, lettuce rose, gardenia, generally flowers. Willow Tree			Incense Myrrh Chamomile		Tone G Sharp		Magical Potions Rose Water
Animals Serpents, Dolphins and Porpoises, Fish, Seals and sea mammals, Water-dwelling snakes, all water creatures and sea birds, frog, turtle, otter, seal, swan, crab	Goddesses The Goddess I've chosen to represent water are all way showers through the dark side of chaos, anger, death and madness. Fire of water =  Morrigan Air of water = Circe Earth of water =Hel Water of water = Ophelia						Gods Manannan Neptune	Mythological Figures Cliodna - the ninth wave
							Journeys in the Lands of Water The Western Isles The teachings of the Suit of Cups
Attracted By Water,  Washes and Solutions	Symbols Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, Wells, Springs, Pools, Rains, Mist, Fog, A shell, a Cup of Water.						Nature Water is the element of insight, motivation, and social contacts - One divides water into: Living (or flowing) which reflects a person's drive and effectiveness in society. Dead (or still).- reflects a person's clearness of mind
Rules: Emotions, love sorrow, courage, the unconscious, psychism, sensitivity, tides, oceans, pools, streams, well, womb	Virtues: Devotion, compassion, serenity, trust, tranquility, tenderness, forgiveness, modesty, fluidity in creativity, receptivity, emotional stability, awakened psychic ability						Vices: Immaturity, dishonestly, self-indulgence, apathy, negligence, indifference, instability, moodiness, cowardice, vulnerability, pessimism, depression, infatuation, delusions
People born under the Water element have above average skills in interpersonal relations and persuasion. They communicate well and are able to wear away any opposition from others through their firm, constant but unobtrusive efforts. They also have the capability to advance their ideas by influencing the thoughts of others. By nature, people born under the Water element are flexible, intuitive, diplomatic and unimposing. They have an eye for spotting things that have potential. Once identified, Water element people are naturals at getting the project rolling. Their flair lies in recognizing and using the talents and resources at their fingertips. Fortunately, they never make others feel that they are being made used of. Water people tend to be too conciliatory and will look for the easiest way out. At their worst, they can be inconstant and passive. They also tend to lean too much on others for support. If they want to be effective, they must be more persuasive and assertive. Only then, can they realize their dreams.

Credits:
Earth Power by Scott Cunningham
In the Shadow of the Shaman - Amber Wolfe
Freya Owlsdottie

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