Elementary Speaking—Water

We all need water for life. It nourishes us and keeps our bodies clean and healthy. Besides needing to keep us healthy, it keeps us happy. It feels great when we submerge ourselves in water. It soothes us physically, calms us mentally and emotionally, and spiritually purifies us.

It is a powerful cleansing force. Like heavy rain, it can wash the dirt from the road and your car. Spiritually the water element is used to symbolize inner cleansing.

It is the nurturing womb of the Mother. It represents the feminine flow of breath, emotions, and rhythms of nature,

The element of water encourages us to deal with “what is” and the strong emotions without pushing them away. It shows us how to give and receive love. It is emotional expression; as well as our link to humanity, other beings, and the Earth Herself.

Direction: West

Gender: Feminine/Yin

Charge: Negative

Energy: Receptive, feminine

Qualities: Vibrancy, fluidity, flexibility, steadiness in the face of obstacles, adaptability, sensitivity, absorption, play, moisture, receptivity, nourishment, feminine, yin, moon, intimacy, and sensation

Challenges: Rigidity, stuck, resistance or giving in, numbness, dryness, lack of vitality or luster, feeling un-nourished.

Aspects: governs the soul and resides within the sacral chakra.

Colors: Blues, greens, aqua, turquoise, indigo, black

Tarot: Cups or Chalices. Hanged Man, The Chariot, Death, the Moon, Queens

Runes: Hagalaz, Isa, Perthro, Laguz

Astrological Signs: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio

Planets: Moon, Mars, Jupiter

Day of the Week: Friday

Time of Day: Mid-afternoon lull

Moon Phase: Full moon

Time of year: Autumn

Sabbats: Lughnasadh/Lammas, Mabon

Locations: Oceans, rivers, lakes, streams, wells, pools, beach

Wind: Zephyr

Witch’s Pyramid: To Dare

Wiccan Tools: Chalice, cauldron, mirror, water

Magical Uses: In a black bowl, water can be used for scrying. Water is a base ingredient for most magical teas & potions, and is used in various forms of spellwork.

Incense: Sandalwood, sage, rose and jasmine. lotus, myrrh, mugwort, camphor, vanilla, violet, chamomile, raspberry, catnip, cherry, hibiscus

Instruments: Anything resonant, harmonica, cymbals, harp, lyre

Sense: Mouth, taste, and appetite.

Careers: Tea house, wine, beverages, chemical, pharmacy, fish farming, fishing equipment, aquarium, plumbing, laundry, marine, clean water, aquaculture, water sports, tourism, transport, travel, hotel, logistics, sports, magic, detectives, reporter, trading, import and export, all service line, including lawyers, agents, consultation, accounting, art and dance, show businesses, singing. Tour Guide, Travel Agency, diplomat. Shipping Plumber, Aquarium Business, Water Filter Business, Pub, Maid Agency, manpower Supply, recruitment agencies. Media-related career or industry, Reporter, Newscaster.

Attributes:

Positive: Forgiving, easygoing, sensitive, gracious, compassionate, wise

Negative: Overly emotional, weepy, lazy

Body Parts: Pelvis, navel, low back sacrum, hip joints, all joints, reproductive and urinary systems, lymphatic and circulatory systems, and the reproductive glands. Bladder and Kidney channels.

Chakra: Sacral Chakra, Heart

Herbs: Willow, magnolia, lavender, water plants, gardenia, apple, apricot, birch, elder, elm, rose, Water plants, ferns, lotus, mosses, bushes, water lilies, gardenia

Metals: Mercury, silver, copper

Minerals & Gems: Moonstone, shells, coral, sand dollars, Aquamarine, amethyst, blue tourmaline, pearl, blue topaz, fluorite

Animals: Whales, albatross, fish, water snakes, dolphins, cats, frogs, turtle, swans, crab,

Mythical Creatures: Nymphs, Mermaids, Fairies of ponds, lakes or streams, dragons

Elemental Beings: Undines,

Archangel: Urial

Gods: Poseidon, Dylan, Ea, Manannan, Osiris, Neptune,

Goddesses: Aphrodite, Isis, Marianne, Selene, Arianhrod, Hecate, Persephone, Inanna

Some Magical uses: Water can be used for scrying and is also a base ingredient for most magical teas & potions.