Witchcraft (and life) is composed of many elemental energies that are used as tools of magick and for Mother Nature worship. There are many different cultures that have differing practices in accordance with the elements. I resonate with the modern occidental elements which are earth, air, fire, water and spirit (also known as ether).

The elements work together to create the magick around us. The element spirit is what allows the other elements to function in unison. Spirit also works with the universal energies. Spirit is the connector of everything.

Each element has different correspondences. The pentacle symbol that is represented by many witches, represents all of the elements. Each point of the star is a different element. The circle around the star represents spirit and the line of life. If you are at the start of your journey as a witch, I recommend getting to know these elements as it will allow you to practice witchcraft more effectively.

The element: earth.

Direction: North

Colour: Green/Brown

Symbol: Downward triangle, crossed with a line

Influence: Stability, Fertility, Family, Grounded, Hard Work, Resilience, Home

Altar Tools: Plants, Crystals, Wood, Soil, Animal Representations

Zodiac Signs: Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus

Days of the Week: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

The element: air.

Direction: East

Colour: Yellow

Symbol: Triangle, crossed with a line

Influence: Communication, Knowledge, Networking, Socialising, Language, Law, Movement

Altar Tools: Incense, Bells, Music, Sound Bowl, Feathers, Scents, Bird Representations

Zodiac Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Days of the Week: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

The element: fire.

Direction: South

Colour: Red

Symbol: Triangle

Influence: Passion, Action, Courage, Love, Strength, Inspiration, Motivation

Altar Tools: Candles, Dragon & Salamander Representations, Lanterns, Hot Spices

Zodiac Signs: Leo, Aries, Sagittarius

Days of the Week: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday‍

The element: water.

Direction: West

Colour: Blue

Symbol: Upside down triangle

Influence: Intuition, Emotions, Dreams, Healing

Altar Tools: Water Feature, Chalice, Mirror, Sea Shells, Water Living Animal Representations, Mermaid Statues

Zodiac Signs: Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio

Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

The element: spirit.

Direction: Centre

Colour: Purple

Symbol: Circle

Influence: Witchcraft, Connection, Psychic Abilities, Spirit Realm

Altar Tools: Wheels, Webs, Spirals, Circles, Divination Tools

Zodiac Signs: Every Sign

Days of the Week: Everyday

Time to practice using the occidental elements.

How To:

Represent each of them on your altar.
Choose a different one each week to learn about.
Find out how the elements present in your birth chart.
Take note of the elements that you see around you- notice how much the universe is made up of them, and how they work together to create magick.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog post. I hope it was helpful to you. Please feel free to share and like it if you liked it.

RESOURCES:

'The Complete Grimoire' by Lidia Pradas

I hope that you enjoyed this blog post.

Blessed be,

Cassie x

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The occidental elements: earth, air, fire, water & spirit.