Elements

An element is a basic unit of construction that cannot be broken down further. Modern science recognizes 118 elements in the periodic table that cannot be further broken down by normal chemical means. However, various magical and healing systems recognize significantly fewer elements that are defined more like the base essences of creation. In Western classical tradition, there are four or sometimes five elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water and sometimes Spirit, Aether or Quintessence). In Eastern Tradition, there are five; Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal.

Elements Glossary of Magical Terms

Aether

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Aether is the fifth element or quintessence described by ancient philosophers to explain natural phenomena that were beyond what could be explained

Elements Glossary of Magical Terms

Air

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The Element of Air in Classical Philosophy According to Plato, the element of air is associated with the octahedron and is both hot

Elements Glossary of Magical Terms

Akasha

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Akasha is a Sanskrit word referring to the base material contained in all things. The literal meaning is “space” or

Elements Glossary of Magical Terms

Earth

June 17, 2010 The Witchipedian Abundance, body, earth, employment, family, fecundity, goods, health, hearth, home, material, physical, prosperity, security, wealth

The Element of Earth The element Earth is a classical Western element associated with the physical body and material abundance.

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Fire

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Fire is associated with the energy of life and in many traditions is considered the mouth of the Gods as

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Quintessence

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Quintessence is the fifth element proposed by medieval alchemists as the stuff that makes up the heavenly bodies. Although quintessence

The Element of Spirit

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The fifth element, the Element of Spirit is sometimes replaced by Aether, Quintessence, or Akasha in modern lists of elemental energies which also

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Water

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Water in Classical Philosophy Greece Water is one of the classical elements of Greek philosophy and science. Pre-Socratic philosophers proposed

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