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The Five Elements
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Elements and directions
are important in Pagan tradition and magickal practice. Each
of these has specific attributes and is part of the Tarot
and astrology.
According to Western European Pagan traditions, the four traditional
elements correspond to the four directions. There are Native
American tribes that also share this belief. Spirit (Akasha),
according to some practitioners, is the spiritual power of
the universe and fifth element.
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Fire
This element creates and destroys. It can’t exist without
demolishing something and transforming it into another form
such as ashes, smoke, heat and light, therefore, it has to
be controlled. Fire purifies, energizes, cleanses and is forceful.
Its energy is projective, masculine, and the colors are red
or white. Its powers are used for courage, protection, energy,
strength, creativity, increasing one’s personal power
and banishing negativity.
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Direction: South, Okaga
Ska*, place of growth, rejuvenation and youth
Elemental spirits: Salamanders and Firedrakes (fire breathing
dragons)
Archangel: Michael
Season and time: Summer and noon
Tarot suit: Wands or Swords (As with Air, there are two different
interpretations, according to sources.)
Astrological signs: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
Totem: Thunderbird
Spirit Keeper of the South: Shawnodese**, Coyote
Keywords: Pita’s*, Eternal Life |
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Earth
This is the densest of the elements
and is the mother who sustains life. Its energy is receptive
and feminine. The element’s natures are fertility, grounding,
stabilizing and nurturing. Its energy is used to attract prosperity,
abundance, grounding, career and fertility. Its colors are
green or red.
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Direction: North, Luta*, the place of
renewal, wisdom and the grandparents
Elemental spirits: Gnomes
Archangel: Ariel also called Uriel
Season and time: Winter and night
Tarot suit: Pentacles
Astrological signs: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn
Totem: Turtle
Spirit Keeper of the North: Waboose**, Buffalo
Keywords: Maka’s*, renewal |
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Air
This element is the power of movement,
intelligence and refreshing. Movement sounds and flying are
manifestations of Air. Energy is masculine and projective.
Attributes are intelligence, travel, freedom, knowledge, recovering
lost items and study which are used to attract these qualities.
Its color is yellow.
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Direction: East, Gi*, the place of clarity
Elemental spirits: Sylphs
Archangel: Raphael
Season and time: Spring and dawn
Tarot suit: Air or Wands
Astrological signs: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
Totem: Butterfly
Spirit Keeper of the East: Wabun**, Eagle
Keywords: Niyan*, Life Force |
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Water
Healing, cleansing, psychicism
and loving are associated with this element. Energy is receptive
and feminine. Water is used for purification, psychic growth,
peace, love, friendships and dreams. Its colors are deep blue
and black.
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Direction: West, Sapa*, place of meditation
Elemental spirits: undines, nymphs and merfolks
Archangel: Gabriel
Season and time: Dusk and autumn
Tarot suit: Cups
Astrological signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
Totem: Frog
Spirit Keeper of the West: Mudjekeewis**, Bear
Keyword: Mini’s*, creativity |
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Spirit
The name is derived from the Sanskrit
word “kash” which means to shine or radiate. It’s
also another word for Spirit, the omnipresent immutable source
of all energy. It’s the domain of promise, potential
and paths to be traveled. The energy permeates the Universe,
the primal source that creates and nourishes the elements.
Colors are white, purple and black. Akasha is transcendence.
Elemental spirits are angels. Much else about this spiritual
element is, yet, unknown or undefined.
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