Magick Whispers - Directions

Directions

Associated elements, colors, spirits, animals, stones and energy for spell craft

There are basically three schools of thought as to which cardinal point (meaning which direction of the compass) each element is attributed to. There are excellent arguments for each method and essentially it is for you to decide how you will practice.

When beginning a ritual or spell with the calling of the directions you must call the east before the west. This is the sunrise turn because it follows the natural way of the sun in the heavens. When performing a spell while stirring a cauldron it is recommended you stir clockwise.

Salt & Water

Salt can represent Earth (salt mined from the Earth) or water (sea salt). Salt and water are used to consecrate tools. Salt has long been considered a purification tool and is used in the mundane world to preserve meat. Salt is also protective and water is obviously cleansing. Salt also represents the masculine polarity (God) and water can represent the feminine polarity (Goddess).

North - South - East - West

Elements

North	The Earth element symbolizes substance, matter, foundations, survival, practicality, responsibility, fertility, grounding and the manifestation of matter. Earth is often seen as a feminine element. Although, all polarities are contained within each element. Magick involving images, knots and cords, gardens, crystals and stones are generally categorized as Earth magick.
Element	Earth
Energy	Steady - Rhythmic - Grounded. The heartbeat of Mother Earth
Spirits	Athena - Demeter - Rhea - Herne - Pan - Ariel - Ghob - Gnomes - Agla
Colors	Green - Violet - Brown - Black - Gold - White - Deep blue - Purple
Minerals	Crystal formations or Clusters - Onyx - Jasper - Green Jade - Black Jade - Violet Flourite - Marble - Salt - Soil
Animals	Buffalo- Wolf - Dragon - Owl - Heron - Mythical beasts
Type of Magick	Practicality - Materialism and Prosperity - Sacred Knowledge - Teaching and Learning - Patience - Truth - Responsibility
Ritual Work	Combines sacred wisdom with practical wisdom. - Sacred Keys: Activating symbols and spirituality - Patience: Grounding and personal pacing - Prosperity: Using energies for material growth - Practical wisdom: Using magick for daily applications
Items	Shadow plants - Violet - Night Treasures - Owl Feathers - Night Birds

South	The Fire element symbolizes change, transformation, purification, sensuality, sexuality, passion, and manifestation of change. Fire is often viewed as a masculine element but again, all polarities are contained within each element. Magic involving candles, fires and many healings fall under the category of Fire magick.
Element	Fire
Energy	Quick, Rapid Fire. The journey of purification
Spirits	Bridget - Pele - Mars - Djim - Michael - Salamanders - Adonai
Colors	Red - Orange - Scarlet - Yellow - Blue of Flame - Gold
Minerals	Pink Carnelian - Red Amber - Citrine - Steel - Lava - Gold - Copper - Pyrite - Textured and patterned stones.
Animals	Squirrels - Tiger - Lion - Porcupine - Badger - Coyote - Fox - Hawk - Mouse - Cat - Bear - Rabbit - Snake - Possum
Type of Magick	Physical and Personal Vulnerability - Strength - Protection - Relationship with Others - Relation with Nature - Stress Love - Courage - Renewal.
Ritual Work
Items	Fire Forged Items - Red Feathers

West	The element of Water symbolizes emotions, cycles (particularly the cycle of purification brought about by birth, death and rebirth) and the manifestation of emotions. Magick involving mirrors, baths, some forms of divination and weather magick (when precipitation is the goal) generally falls under the category of Water magick.
Element	Water
Energy	Tidal. It ebbs and flows, but never floods. The journey to Inner Vision.
Spirits	Poseidon - Neptune - Isis - Arianhrod - Selene - Hecate - Gabriel - Niksa - Undines - Eheieh
Colors	Blue - Green - Aqua - Grey - Black - Indigo - Blue Gray - White of the sea foam in moonlight
Minerals	Aquamarine - River Stones - Silver - Amethyst - Mercury - White Coral - Ocean Rocks - Platinum - Coral - Shells
Animals	Water Creatures - Sea Mammals - Sea Birds - Heron - Jaguar - Bear - Raven - Dolphin - Panther - Night Creatures
Type of Magick	Dreams - Emotions - Feelings - Introspection - Initiations - Communication Deep Psychic Work - Spiritual Renewal - Meditation.
Ritual Work	Inner Quests - Inner Vision - Self Healing - Wellness
Items	Water Treasures - Sea Weeds - Roots - Dark Feathers

East	The element of Air symbolizes communication, birth, rebirth, the spoken word, thoughts, ideas, and the manifestation of thoughts. Air is often seen as a masculine element, although again all polarities are contained within each element. Magick involving words of power and visualization generally falls under the category of Air magick as does some divination.
Element	Air
Energy	Swift - Mercurial - Changeable
Spirits	Danu - Mercury - Athena - Kuan Yin - Sylphs - Raphael - Buddha
Colors	White - Yellow - Peach - Gold - Turquoise Blue - Rainbow Colors
Minerals	Flourite - Moonstone - Turquoise - Amethyst - Silver - Smooth Sand - Salt
Animals	Doves - Hawk - Eagle - Wolf - Deer - Raccoon - Cardinal - Parrot - Cat - Fox - Turtle
Type of Magick	Creativity - Divination - Peace - Mental Power
Ritual Work
Items	White Feathers - Amber - Honey - Sun Charged Items - Tree Top Branches - Bees - Flying Insects

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