Introduction to the Elements
Step Five - The Witches Guide

The Introduction to the Elements

In this Introduction to the Elements, you'll learn that alongside the elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth, there is an often forgotten fifth Element - Spirit.

The five Elements make up everything and everyone. It is important to realize how fundamental the Elements are to our existence and how we can harness the energy contained within them. This Introduction to the Elements is number Five of the Coven Steps.

This lesson follows on from the following:

Step One - The Witches Creed
Step Two - The Wiccan Wheel of the Year
Step Three - Moon Magic!
Step Four - Creating a Witches Journal

Tap the button below to jump to the Quiz to test your Knowledge of the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. (You can do this before you start and/or after.)

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Mastering Elemental Balance in Witchcraft

Developing a connection with the Elements will enable you to balance yourself. Working with the Elements makes you very aware of your own imbalances in for example bad habits or your relationships and communication with others. One of the chief aims of a Witch is to attempt to master the Elements and bring them into balance.

Each of the Elements has a different energy. A Spell is a way of attracting energy and focusing it with your will to make changes.

Elemental energy is in all things – the oceans, storms, rocks, plants, animals and us. We are all connected and all one. Some people are in unison and can master the Elements and wield their energies more effectively.

Almost anyone can learn to use this energy effectively as long as they attune themselves to the Elements.

Being fully aware and in tune with the Elements allows us to balance ourselves, our qualities, our emotions, our reactions and interconnections with others and ourselves. This can take a lifetime to achieve, but is an aspiration worth striving for. As with anything in life, practice makes perfect.

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The Element of Air

Air is the Element of the East. The East is where the sun rises at dawn of every new day and is associated with a time and place of new beginnings.

The Air has associations with thought processes, thinking, intelligence and learning.

The color yellow, the season of Spring, clouds, the dawn, birds, feathers and insects are all associated with the element of Air.

Music of the element of Air is that of wind instruments and bells.

The natural symbols associated with the element of Air are feathers, incense smoke and fragrant flowers and herbs.

The Moon phase associated with the element of Air is that of the Waxing Moon with the Maiden aspect of the Goddess.

Plants and herbs associations are lavender, chamomile and bergamot. Astrological Air signs are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. In the Tarot, Air is represented as the Suit of Swords.

To make a connection with the Element of Air, go to a place in nature, preferably where the air is clean. Breathe deeply; inhale the fragrance of a heavily scented flower or herb. Experience this Element and its energy as you visualise the air you breathe going deep into your lungs and then exhale. Feel the breeze on your body and be aware that although invisible the Element of Air is all around you – both within and without.

Positive Qualities

Positive human emotions and feelings associated with the Element of Air are:

Analytical, articulate, clever, direct, ethical, forthright, honest, incisive, intellectual, knowledgeable, literate, logical, moral, objective, outspoken, quick-witted and well-informed.

Negative Qualities

Negative human emotions and feelings associated with the Element of Air are:

Arrogant, blunt, cold, condescending, controlling, critical, cutting, domineering, insensitive, intolerant, opinionated, patronizing, standoffish, thoughtless, unfeeling and unresponsive.

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The Element of Fire

Fire is the Element of the South and the time that the sun moves from dawn to midday. Fire has associations with creativity and destruction, action, the fires of passion and anger and of movement and action.

The colour red, the season of Summer, lizards, salamanders, scorpions and spices are all associated with the element of Fire. Music of the element of Fire is that of the brass instruments, trumpets and horns.

The natural symbols associated with the element of Fire a flame, lava, and any heated object.

The Moon phase associated with the element of Fire is that of the Full Moon with Motherhood aspect of the Goddess. Plants and herbs associations are Basil, Bay Laurel, Rosemary, Cinnamon, Geranium.

Astrological Fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. In the Tarot, Fire is represented as the Suit of Wands.

To make a connection with the element of Fire, go to a place in nature, on a sunny day and feel the warmth and light of the Sun. Experience this element and its energy as you feel the warmth on your body but also the heat within you. Fire is all around you – both within and without.

Positive Qualities

Positive human emotions and feelings associated with the Element of Fire are:

Adventurous, attractive, brave, charismatic, confident, courageous, creative, energetic, enthusiastic, extroverted, inspiring, optimistic, outgoing, passionate, risk-taking and self-confident.

Negative Qualities

Negative human emotions and feelings associated with the Element of Fire are:

Aggressive, brash, cocky, foolhardy, hasty, headstrong, hot-tempered, rash, impatient, impulsive, irresponsible, overconfident, overzealous, reckless, restless, self-absorbed and thoughtless.

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The Element of Water

Water is the element of the West and relates to the time of the setting sun and the coolness of twilight. The element of Water is linked to emotion and intuition, the subconscious, purification and compassion.

The Moon phase associated with the element of Water is that of the Waning Moon with the Crone aspect of the Goddess. The color blue, the season of Autumn, rain, snow, rivers and oceans, dolphins, fish, waterfowl and wading birds are all associated with the element of Water.

Music of the element of Water is that of stringed instruments.

The natural symbols associated with the element of Water are seashells, natural sponges and water in any form. Plants and herbs associations are Rose, Dittany of Crete (Diktamos), Thyme, Ylang Ylang.

Astrological Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. In the Tarot, Water is represented as the Suit of Cups.

To make a connection with the element of Water, go to a place in nature, near a lake, river, stream or ocean. Take a drink of bottled spring water and feel the water entering your body as you drink. Move your hand through a stream or lake or at the water's edge of the beach. Experience its cool freshness; it's soft and cleansing touch. Remember that water makes up 70% of the human body and also water covers 70% of the planet earth. Water is all around you – both within and without.

Positive Qualities

Positive human emotions and feelings associated with the Element of Water are:

Affectionate, calm, caring, diplomatic, empathetic, gentle, imaginative, intuitive, loving, peaceful, romantic, sensitive, soft, spiritual and tolerant

Negative Qualities

Negative human emotions and feelings associated with the Element of Water are:

Broody, fanciful, frail, hypersensitive, hysterical, introverted, melancholic, moody, morose, narcissistic, overemotional, passive, sulky, sullen, temperamental and touchy.

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The Element of Earth

Earth is the element of the North. It relates to midnight. It is a time of darkness and of rest. The Earth has associations with fertility, stability, wisdom, strength, growth and prosperity.

The Moon phase associated with the element of Earth is that of the New Moon with the Dark aspect of the Goddess.

The color green, the season of Winter, most mammals and earth dwelling creatures, plants, trees, stones and seeds are all associated with the element of Earth.

Music of the element of Earth is that of the drums.

The natural symbols associated with the element of Earth are salt, rocks and pebbles.

Plants and herbs associations are Sage, Mint, Juniper and Chaste.

Astrological Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. In the Tarot, Earth is represented as the Suit of Pentacles.

To make a connection with the element of Earth, go to a place in nature. Ground yourself by standing comfortable with your legs slightly apart feeling the connection with the earth beneath your feet. Concentrate on your body as being an extension of the earth, firmly planted and rooted in the ground. Earth is all around you – both within and without.

Positive Qualities

Positive human emotions and feelings associated with the Element of Earth are:

Capable, careful, competent, conscientious, dependable, determined, enterprising, generous, hardworking, organized, practical, realistic, reliable, responsible, skillful, steady, supporting and trustworthy.

Negative Qualities

Negative human emotions and feelings associated with the Element of Earth are:

Conventional, drab, grim, humorless, inflexible, materialistic, obsessive, overcautious, over organized, perfectionist, pessimistic, stubborn, unadventurous, unexciting and unimaginative.

The Element of Spirit

The element of Air can be seen as our expressing communication and the qualities of the mind. The element of Fire can be seen in our creativity, energy and passion. The element of Water is related to our emotions and the element of Earth relates to the physical world and the body and keeps us grounded.

The fifth element of Spirit, essential to the successful manifestation of Magic, can be seen as the full representation of the four tangible Elements working in harmony. Spirit, the non tangible Element, binds the other four together, but is greater than the sum of its parts.

As you strive to balance all the Elements and the aspects of yourself and your world, so you become closer to Spirit.

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Completing Step Five of the Green Witches Coven

In some ways all Magic can be seen as meditation. Meditation is simply focusing the mind. Magic is focusing the mind with intent to manifest change.

This meditation is to strengthen your relationship to the Elements. This can have immeasurable results. The Elements resonate with our human qualities, so bringing them into balance helps you become a more rounded person. This meditation can help you to focus on those Elements, which have qualities you need. This exercise is ideally carried out within a natural environment on a sunny day close to water but a quiet place indoors will do just as well.

If you are outdoors look towards the Element of Air in the sky around you, the Element of Fire from the power of the Sun, the Element of Water from the ocean, lake or river and the Element of Earth from the ground beneath you.*If you are indoors relax, stand comfortably, close your eyes and breathe deeply and slowly.

As you breathe in feel the air fill your lungs and sense the air becoming part of you. Allow the air within you to connect to the air around you. Think of how the Element of Air is expressed in your life through communication, ideas and thoughts.

As you sense the warmth of the Sun feel the fire within your body to connect to the Element of Fire. Visualize the power of Fire in your life through action, courage and passion.

Be aware that your body is nearly 70% water. Sense the blood flowing through your veins, feel your heart beating, pumping life round your body. Feel how the emotions connected to the Element of Water manifests in your life through intuition, love and sensitivity.

As you feel the ground beneath you know that you are connected to the earth. Bend your knees a little and feel your feet firmly on the ground. Be aware of your body, its physicality. Become aware of how the Element of Earth manifests in your life; your body and your environment.

Record your feelings, emotions and thoughts about your connection to the elements in your Magical Journal. Follow this link to learn more about Elements: Understanding the Five Elements

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• Take The Quiz to test your knowledge On the Introduction to the Elements.
  

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Introduction to the Elements Quiz (Answers at the End)

1. What is the fifth Element mentioned along with Air, Fire, Water, and Earth?
   A) Metal
   B) Ether
   C) Spirit
   D) Light
2. Which Element is associated with the direction East?
   A) Fire
   B) Earth
   C) Air
   D) Water
3. What quality is NOT associated with the Element of Air?
   A) Intelligence
   B) Emotional
   C) Thought processes
   D) Learning
4. Which musical instruments are linked to the Element of Air?
   A) Drums
   B) Wind instruments and bells
   C) Stringed instruments
   D) Brass instruments
5. The Element of Fire is represented in the Tarot by which suit?
   A) Cups
   B) Pentacles
   C) Wands
   D) Swords
6. Which phase of the Moon is associated with the Element of Water?
   A) Full Moon
   B) New Moon
   C) Waxing Moon
   D) Waning Moon
7. What is a primary emotional quality associated with the Element of Earth?
   A) Impulsiveness
   B) Stability
   C) Melancholy
   D) Aggression
8. Which Element is associated with midday and the south direction?
   A) Air
   B) Water
   C) Fire
   D) Earth
9. What is NOT a method to connect with the Element of Water?
   A) Drinking bottled spring water
   B) Lighting a candle
   C) Moving hand through a stream
   D) Feeling the ocean's edge
10. What is emphasized as a key aspect of mastering the Elements?
    A) Achieving wealth
    B) Gaining power over others
    C) Balancing oneself
    D) Increasing physical strength

Answer Guide:

1. C - Spirit is mentioned as the often forgotten fifth Element, integral to the balance of the other four.
2. C - Air is associated with the East, the direction of new beginnings and dawn.
3. B - Air is associated with mental and intellectual qualities, not emotional.
4. B - Wind instruments and bells are symbolic of the Element of Air, which is linked to thoughts and intellect.
5. C - The Element of Fire corresponds with the Suit of Wands in Tarot, representing creativity and passion.
6. D - The Waning Moon is linked with the Element of Water, representing introspection and cleansing.
7. B - Stability is a key characteristic of the Element of Earth, reflecting its grounding nature.
8. C - Fire corresponds with midday and the south, symbolizing peak intensity and energy.
9. B - Lighting a candle is not a method to connect with the Element of Water, which is associated with emotions and intuition.
10. C - Mastering the Elements emphasizes balancing oneself, aligning personal energies with natural forces for spiritual and emotional growth.

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