In most systems of magical working you will find mentioned the four (or sometimes five) Elements, often in conjunction with their directions or, as they are known in magic, quarters of the universe or cardinal points.
The four Elements are energies, and manifestations of energy, that make up the entire universe.
They also influence our personalities and therefore what we do.
Each Element has an intrinsic power and is known for having certain qualities, natures, moods and magical purposes.
Each also has positive and negative traits.
Earth, Air, Fire and Water are the four Elements and you may well find that you work best using one of them in particular.
People drawn to candle magic, for instance, are using mainly the Element of Fire, while those who work with incense are using Air with a fair smattering of Earth in the herbs and resins.
The fifth Element is that of spirit, which is the ‘binding principle’ behind everything.
Sometimes known as aether, it is, on the whole, intangible, yet is that which makes everything happen.
You are both its representative and its channel, so in using the other Elements in magical working you have a responsibility to act wisely and well.
Together and separately they are extremely powerful sources of energy and can give a tremendous boost to your spell making.
Each Element also comes under the protection of one of the Archangels.
Magical working calls to each elemental kingdom and its ruler to protect each cardinal point and its properties.
