The element of Water is one of the four elements, the others being Earth, Fire and Air. It should be understood that the Elements – Earth, Air, Fire and Water – are not the same as dirt, oxygen, flames and H20. The Spiritual Elements together make up everything in life (Exemplore).
The element of Water is connected to, amongst others, emotions, absorption, subconscious, purification, eternal movement, wisdom, the soul, emotional aspects of love and femininity. In rituals, it is represented in the forms of pouring water over objects, brew making, healing spells, ritual bathing, and tossing objects into of water (Wicca).
Astrological signs: Pisces, Cancer & Scorpio
Planets: The Moon & Neptune
Tarot: The suit of Cups. This suit is connected to the family, loving relationships and emotions. The Major Arcana card The Hanging Man is also associated with the Element of Water.
Direction: West
Season: Fall
Time: Twilight
Moon Phase: Waning
Sabbats: Lughnasadh & Mabon/Fall Equinox
Chakra: Svadhisthana – Sacral Chakra
To control the element of Water: learn how to master your emotions. Learn how to be more compassionate and understanding. Learn how to listen to and interpret your intuition. Learn how control your mood swings (Exemplore).
The ritual area, participants and tools are often cleansed by asperging with water at the start of a ritual or as part of a ritual. Often salt is added to the water, either to make it more closely resemble seawater, or the waters of the womb, or to blend the energies of earth with those of water. The elemental weapon of Water is the cup or chalice. In Wiccan tradition the Element of Water may be called in association with the Watchtower of the West. In addition to this, the Element of Water or water elementals may be invoked or evoked in spells and rituals relating to purification, love, psychic awareness, understanding, dreams, sleep, peace and friendship (Witchipedia).
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