Earth
Body, foundation, manifestation
Earth is the element of the body, of matter and of what endures. It holds, nourishes and slows things down. Working with Earth invites stability, patience and rootedness.
Correspondences
| Direction | North |
|---|---|
| Time | Midnight, winter |
| Colors | Green, brown, black |
| Tools | Pentacle, salt, stone |
| Animals | Wolf, bear, stag, bull |
| Plants | Oak, pine, patchouli, moss |
| Crystals | Hematite, Onyx, Green Aventurine |
In practice
- Stand barefoot on the earth, guide your breath into the soles of your feet
- Carry a stone and consciously feel its weight
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt along the outline of the room to mark boundaries
- Shape earth or clay with your hand while naming an intention
Sources: Cunningham, Scott, Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, Llewellyn 1988 · Starhawk, The Spiral Dance, HarperOne 1979 · Found a mistake?
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