Connecting to Earth

Connecting to Earth

Sit somewhere in a natural setting: on a beach, in a forest, a field, or even in your own backyard.Breathe deeply and close your eyes.If your health will be compromised by exposure to inclement weather, by all means, practice this and other outdoor exercises in an indoor environment.As you sit, imagine that you have roots […]

Earth-Centered Spirituality

Earth-Centered Spirituality

A long time ago in the ancient days of our ancestors, when human communities were more a less tribal and before the introduction of any religion, there were earth-centered practices. Unlike religion, which surfaced much later, there were no dogmatic regulations, ceremonies or human make-believe figureheads as all that existed was nature. The first spiritual […]

Rite of Earth

Rite of Earth

Light incense. Pass over the working area. Place the representation of your magick key near your other supplies for this night. Smile. Close your eyes, and envision yourself surrounded by white light. Take thirteen slow, even breaths, inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth. When you feel relaxed, open your eyes, smile, and […]

Water Element

Water Element

Water’s nature is to be still, but its energy can be tremendous when acted upon by an outside force. Reflecting upon Water’s cleansing, blessing, and nourishing properties we understand how intimately the energy and physical substance of Water is involved in our lives. Water has a mirror-like reflective quality. It has receptivity, sharing its ability […]

The Elemental Pentacle

The Elemental Pentacle

The Elemental Pentacle, the most famous symbol of Witchcraft is a bold and fascinating statement about our place in the Universe. When the pentacle is drawn or written, the image created is called a pentagram. The pentagram represents an ancient concept that can be found in philosophical thought in both East and West. Although over […]

The Elements

The Elements

One way of connecting with the energies of the natural world, and by extension, the entire Universe, is in relationship with the four elements. The recognition of elemental states of matter has been around since the ancient Greeks, and versions of the concept appear in a number of cultures with ancient lineages. In Wicca and […]

Elemental Correspondence

Elemental Correspondence

Earth  Generally called from the North Considered cool and dry and is associated with the melancholic temperament Represents the solid state of matter Corresponds to the physical part of ourselves, our physical body, and rules the elder state of life. Rules the intestines Rules the winter and the night Represents the sense of touch […]

Earth Incense and Fragrance

Earth Incense and Fragrance

The following herbs, oils, and incense mixtures can be used when doing earth magick. Because herbs are related to earth, their vibrations will enhance all your magickal works, especially those affiliated with the earth element. Honeysuckle (money, protection) Wear honeysuckle oil to attract money. Mix honeysuckle oil with a bit of vervain for protection. Burn […]

Elementals

Elementals

Spirits that personify the four elements—earth, air, fire and water. The term elementals also isapplied to nature spirits, which exist in all things innature and look after animals, insects, birds, rocks andplants. Elementals are summoned to assist in magicrelated to nature. Earth elementals are known as gnomes; fire as salamanders;water as undines; and air as […]