Air is the element of the intellect; it is the realm of thought, which is the first step toward creation. Magickally speaking, Air is the clear, uncluttered, pure visualization, which is a powerful tool for change. It is also the movement, the impetus that sends the visualization out toward manifestation.It rules spells and rituals involving travel, instruction, freedom, obtaining knowledge, discovering lost items, uncovering lies and so on. It can also be used to develop the psychic faculties. Spells involving Air usually include the act of placing an object in the air or dropping something off the side of a mountain or other high places so that the object actually connects physically with the element.
Air is masculine, being dry, expansive and active. It is the element that excels in places of learning, and which is at work while we theorize, think and ponder.
Air rules the East because this is the direction of the greatest light, and the light of wisdom and consciousness. Its color is yellow, the yellow of the Sun and the sky at dawn.
Air governs the magick of the four winds, most divination. concentration and visualization magick.
Direction:
East - Place of Sunrise Name of East Wind Eurus
Energy:
Projective
Signs:
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Ritual Work:
The Mind, All mental, intuitive and psychic work, knowledge, abstract learning, wind and breath, inspiration, hearing, harmony, herbal knowledge, plant growth, intellect thought and growth, travel, freedom, revealing the truth, finding lost things, psychic abilities, instruction, telepathy, memory, to contact the angels, the ability to know and understand, to unlock the secrets of the dead, zen meditation, brainstorms, beginnings, illuminations
Places:
Mountaintops and high mountain peaks, wind-swept plains and hills, cloudy skies, windy beaches, high towers, airports, schools, libraries, offices, travel agencies, psychiatrist's office
Colors:
White, Bright Yellow (of the sun, the sky at dawn), Crimson, Light Blue, Pastels
Ritual Forms:
Tossing objects into the air, Suspending tools in high places, fanning light objects, visualization, positive thinking
Basic Nature:
Floating, movement, fresh, intelligent, suspending. Sound is a manifestation of this element.
Types of Magick Ruled:
Divination, concentration, visualization, wind magick, prophecy, karma, speed
Season:
Spring - The time of freshness.
Magickal Tools:
Athame, Sword, Censer, Creative Visualization, Wand
Spirits:
Sylphs, Zephyrs and Faeries who inhabit the world of trees, flowers, winds, breezes and mountains.
Sense:
Smell and Hearing
Stones & Jewels:
Topaz, light stones, such as pumice; transparent, such as mica. Yellow flourite, crystals, amethyst, alexandrite, yellow or blue stones. Rainbow Stones.Metals:
Tin and Copper
Incense:
Galbanum, Frankincense
Plants & Trees:
Frankincense, Myrrh, Pansy, Primrose, Vervain, Violet, Yarrow, Pungent, Dill, Airy, Finely veined or windswept; generally leaves. Lavender, Aspen
Animals:
Birds, especially the eagle and the hawk, insects, spiders, raven.
Goddesses:
Aradia, Arianrhod, Cardea, Nuit, Urania
Gods:
Enlil, Kheohera, Mercurym Shu, Thoth
Attracted by:
Oils and Incenses
Musical Instrument:
Flute, all winded instruments
Symbols:
Sky, Wind, breezes, clouds, breath, vibrations, plants, herbs, flowers, trees
