Elemental Associations

In addition to frequently being associated with a direction, each element is also associated with a season, as well as having many other traditional associations depending on the system in question. Some of the most common are found below.

✾ Earth

Earth is feminine, solid, and stable. It corresponds to the north; winter and the Winter Solstice; the astrological signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn; midnight; the dark of the moon/waning moon; old age and/or death; fertility; money; stability; building foundations; food and sustenance; and agriculture and gardening. Some of the colors associated with it are green, black, gray, and brown, and some of the animals associated with it are the bear and buffalo. Wiccans often use rocks, crystals, or salt to represent earth in their rituals.

✾ Air

Air is masculine, light, and cerebral. It corresponds to the east; spring and the Spring Equinox; the astrological signs Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius; the dawn; the new moon; birth; youth; enlightenment; inspiration; communication; writing; mobility; and computers and electronics. Some of the colors associated with it are yellow and gold, and some of the animals associated with it are insects and birds, especially eagles and hawks. Wiccans often use incense smoke or feathers to represent air in their rituals.

✾ Fire

Fire is masculine, hot (obviously), and energetic. It corresponds to the south; summer and the Summer Solstice; the astrological signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius; noon or midday; the waxing moon; adolescence; impetuousness; passion; drive; creativity; anger; force; light and brightness; and transformation. Some of the colors associated with it are red and orange, and some of the animals associated with it are horses and lions. In their rituals, Wiccans use fire to symbolize itself.

✾ Water

Water is feminine, cleansing, and healing. It corresponds to the west; fall and the Fall Equinox; the astrological signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces; dusk; the full moon; adulthood; nurture; emotions; the subconscious; the otherworld; transformation (like fire, but slower); mystery; compassion; secrets; and the occult. Some of the colors associated with it are blue and green, and some of the animals associated with it are fish and dolphins. In their rituals, Wiccans use water to symbolize itself.