Air

"Borrowed"


Air is the element of the intellect; it is the realm of thought, which is the first step toward creation. Magickally speaking, Air is the clear, uncluttered, pure visualization which is a powerful tool for change. It is also the movement, the impetus that sends the visualization out toward manifestation. It rules spells and rituals involving travel, instruction, freedom, obtaining knowledge, discovering lost items, uncovering lies and so on. It can also be used to develop the psychic faculties. Spells involving Air usually include the act of placing an object in the air or dropping something off the side of a mountain or other high places so that the object actually connects physically with the element. Air is masculine, being dry, expansive and active. It is the element that excels in places of learning, and which is at work while we theorize, think and ponder. Air rules the East because this is the direction of the greatest light, and the light of wisdom and consciousness. Its color is yellow, the yellow of the Sun and the sky at dawn. Air governs the magick of the four winds, most divination. concentration and visualization magick.

Direction
East - Place of Sunrise
Name of East Wind Eurus

Energy
Projective

Signs
Gemini
Libra
Aquarius

Ritual Work
The Mind, All mental, intuitive and psychic work, knowledge, abstract learning, wind and breath, inspiration, hearing, harmony, herbal knowledge, plant growth, intellect thought and growth, travel, freedom, revealing the truth, finding lost things, psychic abilities, instruction, telepathy, memory, to contact the angels, the ability to know and understand, to unlock the secrets of the dead, zen meditation, brainstorms, beginnings, illuminations

Places
Moutaintops and high mountain peaks, wind-swept plains and hills, cloudy skies, windy beaches, high towers, airports, schools, libraries, offices, travel agencies, psychiatrist's office

Colors
White
Bright Yellow (of the sun, the sky at dawn)
Crimson
Light Blue
Pastels

Ritual Forms
Tossing objects into the air
Suspending tools in high places
fanning light objects
visualization
positive thinking

Basic Nature
Floating, movement, fresh, intelligent, suspending.
Sound is a manifestation of this element.

Point in Life
Infancy

Types of Magick Ruled
Divination, concentration, visualization, wind magick, prophecy, karma, speed.

Time
Dawn

Season
Spring - The time of freshness.

Magickal Tools
Athame
Sword
Censer
Creative Visualization
Wand

Spirits
Sylphs, Zephyrs and Faeries who inhabit the world of trees, flowers, winds, breezes and mountains.

Angel
Rapheal

King
Paralda

Sense
Smell and Hearing

Stones and Jewels
Topaz, light stones, such as pumice; transparent, such as mica. Yellow flourite, crystals, amethyst, alexandrite, yellow or blue stones. Rainbow Stones.

Metals
Tin and Copper

Incense
Galbanum
Frankincense

Plants and Trees
Frankincense, Myrrh, Pansy, Primrose, Vervain, Violet, Yarrow, Pungent, Dill,

Airy, Finely veined or windswept; generally leaves. Lavender

Aspen

Animals
Birds, especially the eagle and the hawk, insects, spiders, raven.

Goddesses
Aradia, Arianhood, Cardea, Nuit, Urania

Gods
Enlil, Kheohera, Mercurym Shu, Thoth

Attracted By
Oils and Incenses

Musical Instruments
Flute, all winded instruments

Symbols
Sky, Wind, breezes, clouds, breath, vibrations, plants, herbs, flowers, trees