POSITION OF THE FOUR ELEMENTS IN RITUALS
Each element Earth, Air, Fire and Water controls a quadrant in the magical circle.
Earth, in the North, represent the stability, security and strength. It is also associated with the time of midnights and winter. Salt is often used to represent Earth.
Air, in the East, is action, freshness and power for change. Air is also associated with the dawn and spring. Incense is often used to represent Air.
Fire, in the South, is the inspirational energy and clear light of the Sun. It represents the full power of the Sun and light at noon and in summer. Candles are used to represent Fire.
Water, in the West, is refreshing and moving ever onwards, never backwards, represent human emotions of life cycles and personal flows of energies. Water is associated with autumn and sunset. Water is used to represent its own element.