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Yesterday it rained hard for over an hour, and I admit, part of my genetic code started into the sleep mode that prevails when it’s a good rain storm. The other part of me reveled in the energy that the rain brought to the earth and in a way- myself. Nature is a fantastic way to build up energy within ourselves and enjoy the energy the earth gives off. More »

Many people who believe in the four main elements of the Middle Ages- air, earth, water, fire, do not count spirit among them. For them, Spirit comes from man or a higher power, not part of the elemental focus. Yet, when you consider the balance of the elements, you can’t deny the way Spirit unites them all. Spirit is truly a neutral element- neither male nor female, but both at the same time. To people who serve the spirit, the element often has female properties they see more often. Sometimes it’s harder to discern the positive and negative of spirit, especially in how personal people see Spirit. But it can be done. More »

It was what Prometheus gave to man, it brought them forward out of the darkness and into warmth- fire. Fire is a dual element in both nature and sexuality. Most view fire as a masculine element more so than female. Many of us think of Fire in a positive manner, one of healing, protection, warmth. Though we see occasionally the wildfires, the backdrafts that kill, this element leans more positively to people than most others.

I also consider electricity part of Fire as it takes electrical power– or sparks to be able to create the energy we use in our daily lives. More »

Though we can’t see this Element, we do see its effect on people, places, and objects. Air– we can’t live without it, and in some ways, it’s the closest to Spirit we come. All Elements are dualistic in nature- positive/negative, male/female, but in Air, we find a more distinctly male orientation in this Element.

For many, this Element is one of the mind– psychic abilities, intelligence, emotion and that of creativity. Air is one we see the results, not necessarily the process it delves into. Because of that, often, it’s easier to dismiss this Element as being part of the Spirit– which it is kin, but not exact. More »

I’ve finally decided it was time to start breaking my posts in paganism down the path I’m taking with putting together this idea for a book I’ve had. In some ways, the rougher versions will be here, allowing people to open up to many forms of learning. Today, however, I want to begin by discussing the elements.

Many people group the elements as 4 or 5 aspects. Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and sometimes Spirit. Depending on the belief system, you’ll see those listed. But many of us don’t really consider beyond the archetype aspects of the elements into a deeper look of what the element means to us and how to use it in our daily lives. Those who are pagan try to live a life of balance– not going one way over another if possible. We are caretakers of this world, the power within it, and of our lives. By learning more about the elements and how they can help us today, we’ll learn more about our own selves as well. More »