The Wiccan Elements

By
Nightclad
– February 13, 2008Posted in: Basics of Wicca

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The classical Elements and their attributes are laid out in a convenient table. Many ancient practices and philosophies use a set of archetypal classical Elements to explain patterns in nature.The Wiccan Elements are very important for Wicca. They are Air, Fire, Water, Earth and Aether (Spirit).

Symbols of the Elements are used for protection and spells. The Elements are connected with each and every process in Nature. They are symbolic of physical, spiritual and emotional attributes. Each practitioner must learn and feel the Elements. It takes time to contemplate and understand them. Be personal – read the tables, learn about the Wiccan Elements and try to see them all around you.

Many Wiccans do meditate on these elements. The knowledge of The Elements is very important in herbal lore and other magick practices. Please also check the practical aspects of the elements.

Wicca Element Air Air represents the mind and intelligence, communication, telepathy, psychic powers, inspiration, imagination, ideas, knowledge, dreams and wishes.In rituals, Air is represented in the forms of tossing objects into the wind, aromatherapy, songs, and hiding things in high places. It rules spells involving travels, instruction, freedom, knowledge, discovering lost items, and can also be used to develop psychic faculties. Air also rules the visualization.
Gender Masculine
Direction East
Energy Projective
Placing on Pentagram Upper left
Symbols Sky, wind, breezes, clouds, feathers, breath, vibrations, smoke, plants, herbs, trees, flowers.
Goddesses Aradia, Arianrhod, Cardea, Nuit, Urania
Gods Enlil, Kheoheva, Merawrim, Shu, Thoth
Spirits Sylphs, Zephyrs, Fairies of trees, flowers and winds.
Time Dawn
Cycle of life Infancy
Season Spring
Colours Yellow, white, crimson
Zodiac signs Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Sense Smell, hearing
Stones and jewels Topaz, pumice, rainbow stones, crystals, amethyst, alexandrite
Magick tools Censer, wand, sword
Metals Tin, copper
Herbal Clove, myrrh, pansy, primrose, vervain, dill, lavender
Trees Acacia, Almond, Aspen, Hazel, Linden, Maple, Pine
Animals Eagle, raven, spider
Instruments Flute, wind instruments
Type of magick Divination, concentration, wind magick, prophecy, Karma work
Ritual Action Playing a flute, tossing objects in the air (over the shoulder), burning incense, hanging objects in trees
Wicca Element Fire Fire represents energy, inspiration, love, passion, leadership. In rituals, Fire is represented in the forms of burning objects, love spells, baking, and lighting candles and fires. Fire is also the element of change. Actually it represents magick itself. Fire is the most physical and spiritual of the Elements.
Gender Masculine
Direction South
Energy Projective
Placing on Pentagram Lower right
Symbols Flame, lightning, heated objects (stones in particular), volcano, rainbow, sun, stars, lava, heat
Goddesses Brigit, Hestia, Pele, Vesta
Gods Agni, Horus, Prometheus, Vulcan
Spirits Salamanders, Firedrakes
Time Noon
Cycle of life Youth
Season Summer
Colours Red, gold, crimson, orange, white
Zodiac signs Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Sense Sight
Stones and jewels Ruby, fire opal, volcanic lava, agathe
Magick tools Dagger, sword, athame, censer, lamp, candles, incense, herb burning, paper requests, knife
Metals Gold, brass
Herbal Garlic, hibiscus, red peppers, cinnamon, coffee, beans, seeds, chilly peppers
Trees Alder, Ash, Cashew, Cedar, Chestnut, Fig, Juniper, Mahogany, Oak, Holly, Rowan, Walnut
Animals Dragon, cat, lion, horse, snake, cricket, mantis, ladybug, bee, scorpion, phoenix, coyote, fox
Instruments Guitar, string instruments.
Type of magick Candle, healing, love spells, energy work
Ritual Action Burning objects, wood, paper, heating, preparing decoctions, cauldron work
WARNING! PLEASE BE CAREFUL WORKING WITH THE Fire Element. DO YOUR RITUALS PREFERABLY IN AN OPEN SPACE, NOT IN HOUSE!
Wicca Element Water Water represents emotions, absorption, subconscious, purification, eternal movement, wisdom, the soul, emotional aspects of love and femininity. In rituals, it is represented in the forms of pouring water over objects, brew making, healing spells, ritual bathing, and tossing objects into of water.
Gender Feminine
Direction West
Energy Receptive
Symbols Ocean, river, shell, spring, lake, well, rain, fog, cup
Placing on Pentagram Upper right
Goddesses Aphrodite, Isis, Marianne, Mari, Tiamat, Yemaha
Gods Dylan, Ea, Manannan, Osiris, Neptune, Poseidon
Spirits Undines, Nymphs, Mermaids, Fairies of ponds, lakes or streams.
Time Twilight, dusk
Cycle of life Maturity
Season Autumn
Colours Blue, turqoise, green, grey, indigo, black
Zodiac signs Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Sense Taste
Stones and jewels Aquamarine, amethyst, blue tourmaline, pearl, coral, blue topaz, fluorite
Magick tools Cup, cauldron, goblet, mirror
Metals Mercury, silver, copper
Herbal Ferns, lotus, mosses, bushes, water lilies, gardenia
Trees Apple, Apricot, Birch, Cherry, Elder, Elm, Rose, Willow
Musical Instruments Anything resonant, harmonica, cymbals, also a flute made from real reed or willow bark
Animals Dragon, water snakes, dolphin, fish, cat, frog, turtle, swan, crab
Type of magick Mirror divinations, magnet work, love magick, lucid dreaming, cleansing, protection spells
Ritual Action Bathing, dilution, washing, sprinkling, preparing cold herbal infusions
Wicca Element Earth Earth represents strength, abundance, stability, prosperity, wealth and femininity. In rituals, Earth is represented in the forms of burying objects in the earth, herbalism, and making images out of wood or stone.
Gender Feminine
Direction North
Energy Receptive
Symbols Rocks, fields, soil, salt, caves, clay
Placing on Pentagram Lower left
Goddesses Ceres, Demeter, Gaea, Mah, Nephtys, Persephone, Rhea
Gods Adonis, Athos, Arawn, Cernunnos, Dionysus, Mardyk, Pan, Tammuz
Spirits Gnomes, Dwarfs, Trolls
Time Midnight, Night
Cycle of life Age
Season Winter
Colours Black, green, yellow, brown
Zodiac signs Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Sense Touch
Stones and jewels Rock crystal, emerald, onyx, jasper, salt, azurite, amethyst, quartz
Magick tools Pentacle, Pentagram, salt, images, stones, gems, cords
Metals Iron, lead
Herbal Ivy, grains, oats, rice, patchouli, lichens
Trees Cypress, Honeysuckle, Jasmin, Lilac (some say Lilac is Water)
Animals Cow, bull, dog, horse, ant, bears, wolf
Instruments Drums and percussion
Type of magick Gardening, magnet images, stone (jewel divination, work with crystals), knot, Binding, money spells, grounding, finding treasures, runes,
Ritual Action Burying, making clay effigies, planting trees or herbs

Wicca Element Aether Spirit

 Aether (also called Spirit) is the prime element present in all things, providing space, connection and balance for all Elements to exist. Aether is immaterial unlike the Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Aether is essential to our sense of connectedness with spirit and well-being. Aether represents the sense of joy and union.
Gender Universal
Direction Universal
Energy Universal
Symbols Cord, rope
Placing on Pentagram Upper
Goddesses The Lady
Gods The Horned God
Spirits –
Time –
Cycle of life Eternity
Season The wheel of year
Colours White
Zodiac signs –
Sense Higher receptions
Stones and jewels –
Magick tools –
Metals –
Herbal –
Animals Dove
Instruments –
Type of magick –

The Wiccan Elements – Air Fire Water Earth Aether (Spirit)

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I am a solitary wiccan from Bournemouth, Great Britain.