By: Keitha (FireWind)
Posted: Jan.19th/99
Earth:Is usually associated with the cardinal direction of North
This is the quarter of strength, stability, courage, slow change, and sometimes
cold. Over time, I have also found it to represent personal involvement, family
ties, determination, and the passage of time. I have found it a good element to
rely on when feeling 'ungrounded': when things seem a little bit out of control.
It is also helpful if you are trying to see something through to completion.
Earth is usually associated with the color Green, or Brown. It is sometimes
associated with Crone Goddesses. It is located on the pentacle at the bottom
left point. The element of Earth is sometimes depicted as a triangle facing
point down, with a line horizontally through the midde.
Air:Is usually associated with the cardinal direction of East.
This is the quarter of intelligence, changability, and other matters of the
mind. I don't work a lot with this element, but I have found it good for
improving memory, and finding solutions to problems. Air is usually associated
with the color Yellow. It is located on the pentacle at the top left point. The
element of Air is sometimes depicted as a triangle facing point up with a line
horizontally through the middle.
Fire: Is usually associated with the cardinal direction of South.
This is the quarter of passion, energy, and light. I have also found it to
represent love, sex, freedom, joy, hate, independence, and purity. Fire is
excellent for cleansing yourself of unwanted emotions. It is also good for
bringing out your innate joy in life, and passion for living. Fire is usually
associated with the color red. It is sometimes associated with Maiden, or Virgin
Goddesses. It is located on the pentacle at the bottom right point. The element
of Fire is sometimes depicted as a triangle facing point up.
Water: Is usually associated with the cardinal direction of West.
This is the quarter of emotion, intuition, and 'oneness'. I have also found it
good for feeling your connection to the 'All', and to others. It is excellent
when looking within yourself to see the ebbs and flows of your mind, and can
help you receive inspiration. Water is usually associated with the color blue.
It is sometimes associated with Mother Goddesses. It is located on the pentacle
at the top right point. The element of Water is sometimes depicted as a triangle
facing point down.