The Four Elements
In the 5th century the Greek philosopher Empedocles determined that all things were made up of four elements. Earth, Air, Fire and Water. This discovery made so many years ago is very important to our magic we practice today! These four elements are associated with the four points of a magic circle.
Earth
The earth element is for magickal workings on the physical plane. It is asscociated with the feminine gender. It's direction is North. The magickal tools associated with this sign are crystals, powders, salts and sand.
Air
The air element is for magickal workings on the mental plane. It is associated with the masculine gender. Its direction is East. The magickal tools associated with this sign are incense, sound and breath.
Fire
The fire element is for magickal workings on the spiritual plane. It is associated with the masculine gender. Its direction is South. The magical tools associated with this sign are candles and oils.
Water
The water element is for magickal workings on the emotional plane. It is associated with the feminine gender. Its direction is West. The magickal tools associated with this sign are magicaklly prepared waters.
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