The Elements

The Elements are the four earthly Elements of life. They are Earth, Air, Fire and Water. A note must be made the Spirit comprises the fifth Element, completing the composition of the world. Each of the Elements corresponds to different directions and spiritual beings. To make it easy, I will divide them into sections here:



EARTH - All the creatures of the world, both seen and unseen, particularly ones which are associated with the ground, represent Earth. Things that represent Earth can be mammals, insects and dirt itself. The direction associated with Earth is North. Colors corresponding with it are those found in nature, particularly greens and browns.



AIR - All the creatures of the sky, both seen and unseen, particularly those with wings, represent Air. Things that represent Air can be bats, birds, butterflies, wind, incense and feathers. The direction associated with Air is East. Colors corresponding to Air are white and yellow, although light blues and greys have been used also.



FIRE - Creatures of Fire tend to be of myths. The phoenix, salamanders, and dragons all have represented Fire. Candles and fires themselves are often used as representatives of all aspects, destructive and resurrecting, of Fire. The direction associated with Fire is South. Colors of Fire include reds, yellows and oranges.



WATER - All the creatures that live in the water can represent this Element. Dolphins, fish, and other aquatic life, as well as mermaids and undines. The direction associated with Water is West. Colors of Water include blues of all shades and sometimes greens.



SPIRIT - As Spirit is always present, it is not often represented. Colors associated with it however, are rainbows and whites.