The Magick of the Elements 


The powers of the elements have long been seen as sources of Magick by many different religions, as witches we use them mainly in spells. The following describes each and gives details of what things they effect.

Earth Magick
The power of the earth is that of healing and prosperity, she is the mother earth from which we all came, and that we will one day return. Her power is strong and steady. Earth rules the north quarter and is the base for all elements for without her we would not exist.
Earth is used commonly in spells and rituals for wealth, prosperity, business, stability, fertility and healing.
The Colour of this power is of course Green.

Air Magick
The Element of Air is a masculine power and controls wisdom, thought, knowledge, divination and travel.
Spells involving air are; finding lost items, uncovering lies, and as it controls thought, it is also used in psychic spells for dreams and meditation.
Its associated colour is yellow.
The Element of air encompasses the power of the four winds; each of these has a different aspect and are discussed briefly below.

The North Wind
Is the wind of death, this is not physical death but more the destruction of negative forces. It is used in spells of banishment, breaking bad habits and the destruction of illness. It shares some of the elements of Earth, but is not used for spells involving fertility or prosperity, as it is a cold and dry power.
The Colour of the north wind is black.

The East Wind
Carries with it the power of change and new beginnings. The sun, which rises in the east and is often used in spells to change habits or in rituals to bless new beginnings, warms it.
The colour associated with the east wind is white.

The South Wind
Blows from the quarter ruled by fire and is thus a strong and powerful source of Magick, it shares many of the qualities of fire and is used in spells that use this element. Be warned, the south wind caries with it the powers of fire and can thus be dangerous to use.
Its colour is the yellow of the burning sun.

The West Wind
Carries with it the powers of the western quarter and is a moist and cool power that is used in spells of fertility and love. It is often associated with the evening and the sunset, which is seen as an excellent time to perform rituals and magical workings.
As you can see the power of air has a wide range of uses and is used with all the elements to enforce their powers, consider its unseen powers as a weave to hold the other elements together.

Fire Magick
The Power of fire is that of change, will and passion. It's power is strong and often acts quickly. It is often seen as one of more frightening powers to use. It controls passion and sexuality, and is also used to destroy negative energies.
Fire Magick usually involves the burning of herbs or items that symbolise negative influences.
Spells likely to use fire Magick involve; passion, healing purification, banishment, sex, and evolution/change.
The Element of fire rules the southern quarter where the world is warmest.
Its associated colour is red, and it is a masculine power.

Water Magick
Water is the power of the subconscious mind, it rules emotions and love as it is a power that is constantly changing. Water is also linked to rituals of purification and in this case salt water is commonly used.

Magick affected by the element of water involves; pleasure, friendship, happiness, sleep, dreams, and psychic acts. Water is a feminine power and she rules the western quarter, her colour is the deep blue of the sea.