This week, rather than talk about the elements as a whole I
am going to write a bit more about Earth.
When we speak of the Earth people think many different
things, they may think immediately of Mother Earth and Nature, or Gaia, they
may think of the Crone or of winter or they may just think of Earth as the
ground under their feet. Earth is, of course, all of those!
As I wrote in my previous post, in my practice the Earth
corresponds to: North, Night, Winter, Old Age, the Crone, the Sorcerer, Wisdom
and Integration. Earth is also a sensual element and relates to the cycle of
life; birth, life, death and rebirth. We see this repeated over and over as the
seasons change on this wonderful place we call home.
Earth is a feminine element and is solid, strong, stable and
full of life. As a Pagan, I try to pay tribute to mother Earth as well as to
Earth as an element through my magical practices and the life I lead.
Some additional Correspondences for Earth:
Season:
Autumn
Planetary
Correspondence: Saturn
Elemental
Being: Gnome
Colors:
Brown and green
Altar tool:
Pentacle
Strength,
Stability and Abundance.
Spells for
manifestation, fertility, wealth and growth
Herbs/plants:
patchouli, sage, mandrake
Incense:
Patchouli, white sage
Zodiac:
Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo
Stones: Moss
Agate, Malachite, Jasper
Goddesses:
Gaia, Cybele and
Scott Cunningham has a wonderful book called Earth Power
which has simple spells for working with the elements. Here are a couple of
ways listed in his Earth power book to use the power of Earth:
Tie some fresh, rich soil into a small green square of
cloth, make sure the knot is strong and the earth will not fall out. Then carry
this little charm with you if you have troubles with stability, security and
self control or if you tend to let your emotions rule you life, are angry or
nervous. This amulet of earth will help you.
According to Scott Cunningham, people used to believe that
the earth could confound evil spirits and demons, who would have to count every
grain of earth in a bottle before they could enter a dwelling so he also
included information on an Earth protection bottle.
To make an Earth Protection Bottle:
In a small bottle pour fresh clean soil. Fill it to the top
and cap it. Place this bottle near the entrance of your home, preferably near a
window to guard against evil entering into your home.
Great post. I too have my altar facing North. It just seemed right and natural.
ReplyDeleteAs I read your post I found myself nodding my head in agreement. I also learned some new info. that I will use.
Thank you, Autumn
Thanks for letting me know about Celebrate Oz. We will surely miss you but maybe next year, over the rainbow. Blessings, Oma Linda
ReplyDeleteThank you Paulette! I love it when I meet like minded souls :)
ReplyDeleteLinda, I can't wait to see what everyone does. I will be there visiting :) I'll be there next year for sure!!! I'll be leaving the button on my blog and post on the 15th telling everyone to check it out!