Earth

Associations

Direction: North

Secret Name of North Wind: Boreas, Ophion

King: Ghob

Spirits: Gnomes

Angel: Gabriel

Color: Green and Brown

Season: Winter

Time: Night

Nature: Fertile, Magnetic, Nurturing, Grounding, Moist

Rituals: Money, Prosperity, Fertility, Stability

Tool: Pentacle or Patent

Stones: Emerald, Peridot

Metals: Iron, Lead

Instruments: Percussion, Drums

Tree: Oak

Herbs: Patchouly, Vetivert, Mosses

Animals: Horse, Dog, Cow, Ants

Astrological Signs: Virgo, Capricorn, Taurus

     Earth is the element of strength, prosperity, growth, and stability.  It is a receptive element which means that it is governed by the female aspect.  This is usually why it is called "Mother Earth".  Earth represents growth and the commitment it takes to make things grow.  It is a slow and methodical element, and when you use Earth in your rituals you will find that the energy is very smooth and brings lasting results.  We use the pentacle to represent Earth in ritual and it is usually placed in the Northern part of the circle.  The pentacle represents the five points of fellowship in Wicca, and also the five outer points of the body (i.e. two outstretched hands, head, and two outstretched legs).  Stones and crystals fall under the element of Earth.  They are good examples of how with time Earth can bring such beautiful and magnificent creations.  Earth is also used for grounding.  Sometimes after ritual there is excess energy that we do not use and we need to send this energy back to nature.  Earth is the element we use to send this excess energy back.  By grounding, we officially close our circle, and this helps to keep unknown energy from being attracted to us.  Simply go outside, take off your shoes, stand on grass or dirt and visualize roots growing from beneath your feet into the ground.  Use this technique whenever you feel spiritually uneasy or if you just encountered a very draining situation.  It will help to ground the situation and the energy drain will be cut off.  Earth is an element of beauty, and it deserves your utmost respect.  Planting rituals can be one of the most beautiful rituals performed.  It shows true dedication and commitment to the Earth, and should give you an idea of how slowing down to enjoy life is absolutely necessary.

     How you see the world around you is a direct indication of how others see the inner you.