Earth: Bury the item in the soil, sit the item out in the sun, surround the item with crystals, etc.
Water: Soak the item in water (Moon or Sun water or water charged by crystals), sit the item out in the moonlight, etc.
Fire: Pass the item over a candle’s flame or through incense smoke, keep the item close while you exercise or commit acts of passion, etc.
Air: Play music around your item, toss the item into the air, pass the item through smoke or fresh air, etc.
‣ ‣ Bonding with the Elements
Earth: Take a walk in nature, gardening, grounding and meditating, use herbs or essential oils, etc.
Water: Take a long shower or bath, make Sun or Moon water, collect rainwater, cleanse yourself, etc.
Fire: Light a candle, drink hot tea, be active and exercise, release your anger, express your passion, etc.
Air: Take a walk on a windy day, be creative, express yourself, recognize your talents, stand in front of a fan, etc.
‣ ‣ Correspondences:
Earth:
Direction - North.
Time - Midnight.
Season - Winter.
Colors - Green, Brown, Black, White, and Gold.
Tools - Pentacle, Salt, Dirt, Herbs, Crystals, Wood, Plants and Flowers.
Crystals - Emerald, Jet, Tourmaline, Quartz, Granite, Bedrock, Onyx, Jasper, Azurite, Peridot, and Amethyst.
Metals - Iron and Lead.
Plants - Cedar, Cypress, Honeysuckle, Magnolia, Primrose, Sage, Oak, and Ivy.
Virtues - Being Grounded, Patience, Truth, Reliability, and Thoroughness.
Vices - Dullness, Laziness, Inconsiderate, and Gluttony.
Astrological Rulers - Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Venus and Saturn
Connecting with Earth - Spending time out in nature, out in a park or in a garden. Filling your home with plants. Enriching your diet with vegetables and fruits. Meditating outside vs inside. Taking long walks while just enjoying being outside. Be barefoot, if able, less often and feel the connection of you and the Earth.
Water:
Direction - West.
Time - Twilight.
Season - Fall.
Colors - Blue, Silver, Turquoise, White, and Navy.
Tools - Seashells, Rainwater, Ocean Water, Seaweed, Hag Stones, Chalice, Cup, and Cauldron.
Crystals - Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Fluorite, Topaz, Tourmaline, Lapiz Lazuli, Opal, Pearl, and Sodalite.
Metals - Mercury and Silver.
Plants - Aloe, Apple, Chamomile, Ferns, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lemon, Lily, Lotus, Moss, Rose and Willow.
Virtues - Compassion, Love, Flexibility, Forgiveness, and Understanding.
Vices - Indifference, Instability, Moodiness, Depression and Fragility.
Astrological Rulers - Cancer, Scorpion, Pisces, Moon, Neptune, Pluto.
Connecting with Water - Take a soothing bath. Drink plenty of water and/or tea. Keep fresh water near your altar or your bed. Visit a pond, lake, the ocean, etc. Go swimming. Be out in the rain (be careful not to get sick!), Eat fruits and vegetables high in water content like cucumbers and watermelon.
Fire:
Direction - South.
Time - Noon.
Season - Summer.
Colors - Red, Orange, Gold, White, Violet.
Tools - Candle, Athame, Sword, Dagger, Burning Herbs, Cleansing Sticks/Bundles.
Crystals - Fire Opal, Ruby, Garnet, Red Jasper, Bloodstone, Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Agate.
Metals - Gold, Grass, Copper.
Plants - Allspice, Basil, Cinnamon, Juniper, Cardamom, Nettle, Onion, Peppers, Thistle, Poppy.
Virtues - Courage, Enthusiasm, Willpower, Action, Strength.
Vices - Anger, Jealousy, Hatred, Pettiness, Recklessness, Irrationality.
Astrological Rulers - Aries, Leo, Saggittarius, Sun, Mars.
Connecting with Fire - Vigorous exercise (don’t harm yourself! do what you can). Light candles. Go on an adventure. Do something new/different. Partake in something you’re passionate about. Partake in sexual acts.
Air:
Direction - East.
Time - Dawn.
Season - Spring.
Colors - Yellow, Gold, White, Light Blue, Pink.
Tools - Feathers, Wand, Staff, Incense, Pen, Broom, Bell.
Crystals - Topaz, Amber, Citrine, Jasper, Agate, Quartz, Amethyst.
Metals - Tin, Copper.
Plants - Acacia, Anise, Aspen, Cedar, Clover, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Pine, Vervain, Yarrow.
Virtues - Intelligent, Practical, Optimistic, Curious, Creative.
Vices - Impulsive, Frivolous, Gullible,Flighty, Detached.
Astrological Rulers - Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Moon, Neptune, Pluto.
Connecting with Air - Spend time outside when it’s windy. Decorate with wind chimes. Complete a creative project you’ve been working on. Journal or write something. Learn a new skill. Meditate. Focus on your breathing.
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