The four fundamental elements of the elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) are the main component of our world.

planet earth in astrology

Even in the astrological sense, the planet earth is designated as a circle, inside of which there is an equilateral cross (cross of the elements). This is a symbol of the balance of the four energy components, each of the elements, which has its own properties and manifestations in the physical world.

 

The system of four elements itself formed the basis of all Western magical traditions and influenced the development of many religions. For example, the Christian doctrine of the elements, which was developed by early theologians, boils down to the fact that everything that exists consists of four elements, over which the fifth (ether) - the life-giving soul - rules.

 

Pentagram

Now remember the classic image of the pentagram, which is considered to be a protective symbol, and not a sign of Satanists, as many ordinary people think, and you will understand the essence of this sign. The four fundamental elements of the elements (Earth, Fire, Air and Water), which are controlled by the consciousness of the Magician.

 

 

Note: Does everyone remember the sensational French action film “The Fifth Element” (“The Fifth Element”, or from the French “Le Cinquième élément” - “The Fifth Element”) directed by Luc Besson? So in this film, although very distorted (based on so to speak), the essence of the pentagram symbol and the interaction of the four fundamental principles of the elements are displayed by means of their refraction into the world through the mind of an ideal being.

ElementFireAirWaterEarth
Basic qualityWarmHumidityColdDryness
Extra qualityDrynessWarmHumidityCold
NatureActive Light RisingActive

Light

Rising

Passive

Dark

Descending

Passive

Dark

Descending

Direction of movementUpTop and sidesDown and to the sidesDown

It is also customary to divide the elements into two categories. Male - Air, Fire, and female - Earth and Water. The elements, as third-party overseers, are controlled by the corresponding Archangels. The elements are also controlled by elemental spirits (saganae).

Archangels corresponding to the elements:

  • Fire – Michael;
  • Water – Gabriel;
  • Air - Raphael;
  • Earth - Uriel.

Elemental Spirits:

  • Air – Sylphs;
  • Fire – Salamanders;
  • Water – Undines;
  • Earth - Dwarfs.

The elements have their own time of day and year.

ElementTimes of DaySeason
AirDawnSpring
FireNoonSummer
WaterSunsetAutumn
EarthMidnightWinter

Also, the days of the week are influenced not only by planetary managers (I recommend that you read the material “Planetary Magic”), the elements also make their own adjustments, which is important to consider when performing magical work (selecting and performing a ritual).

Day of the weekPlanetElement
SundaySunFire
MondayMoonWater
TuesdayMarsFire
WednesdayMercuryAir
ThursdayJupiterAir or Water
FridayVenusEarth
SaturdaySaturnEarth

In ancient times, the physical manifestation of the elements was also correlated with the manifestation of divine powers. Below I will give you a table of associations with the deities of the ancient pantheons.

SumerEgyptGreece
AirEnlil

Ninlil

Amon

Shu

Aeolus

Anems

Zeus

EarthNinhursagGebGaia

Hera

FireUtuRa

Sekhmet

Hades

Hephaestus

WaterEnkiNate

Nun

Persephone

Poseidon

As for the mantle, and more specifically the deck of Tarot cards, there is also a correspondence to the four elements by means of the correspondence of the four suits of the minor arcana.

Tarot card suits and elements:

  • Wands – Fire;
  • Cups – Water;
  • Swords – Air;
  • Pentacles (Disks, Coins) – Earth.

Regular playing cards also have similar correspondences.

Playing card suits and elements:

  • Clubs (crosses) – Fire;
  • Hearts - Water;
  • Peaks - Air;
  • Diamonds - Earth.

Horoscope

 

In addition to the mantle, astrological signs of the zodiac are also usually divided into groups according to the relationship of each of them to a particular element.

 

FireEarthAirWater
AriesCapricornScalesCancer
a lionTaurusAquariusScorpion
SagittariusVirgoTwinsFish

As you have already seen, for high-quality performance of rituals you will still need knowledge in the field of practical elemental magic. We will talk about everything in more detail in the following materials and in special training courses.

And I will emphasize once again that the result of your work will depend only on your knowledge, skills and goals.

May the force be with us!

Best regards, Margarita.

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