Elemental Exploration: Air
Finally, an Element and season pairing I like! Both, spring and the Element Air, are about new beginnings, growth, and creativity. As the days get warmer we are drawn to be more social, mirroring the communication aspect of Air. Even if, seasonally speaking, it doesnt quite feel like spring yet you can still tap into that energy through the use of Air magick.
Air Element Magic Symbol
The Air Element symbolizes intellect, communication, and the unseen realm of thought and imagination. When working with Air energy, practitioners often seek to harness its qualities of clarity, inspiration, and swift movement. Air is associated with the East, representing the mind and new beginnings. Those who delve into Air magic may call upon it to aid in matters of intellect, communication, travel, and mental clarity. Air opens pathways to new insights and perspectives, and building momentum for moving forward toward enlightenment and transformation.
Air Correspondences
Depending on the individual, Air magical properties will vary. It might mean communication and knowledge to one person, or creativity and movement to another. These are just meant to be guidelines; use what resonates with you.
Season: Spring
Astrological Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Planets: Jupiter and Mercury
Cardinal Direction: East
Energy: Masculine
Moon phase: Waning moon
Time of day: Dawn
Day of the week: Wednesday
Colors: Yellow, pale blue, light purple, cream, white
Animals: birds, bees, butterflies, dragonflies, bats, flying insects, any flying animal
Magical Tools: feathers, bells, incense, wand, leaves, wind chimes, fans, musical instruments, besom
Gods: Hermes, Mercury, Mimir, Zeus
Goddesses: Athena, Hera, Pheobe
Magical Creatures: winged fairies like pixies, pegasus, sylph
Crystals, Stones, and Metals: celestite, sapphire, moldavite, opal, topaz, citrine, fluorite, amethyst, copper, tin, mercury
Plants: primrose, dandelion, yarrow, lavender, violet, mint, frankincense, myrrh, clover, dill, or lemongrass
Intentions: learning, new beginnings, deep thoughts, knowledge, travel, creativity, writing, perception, self-expression, communication, truth, movement, memory, imagination, music, joy
Sense: Smell
Principle: To know
Activities
Connect with the element Air by adding lightness, creativity and movement to your daily routine.
Aeromancy (cloud scrying)
Spiritual journaling
Tearing paper with sigils or intentions and releasing them into the wind
Make a wish upon a dandelion or birthday candle
Communication spells
Art Magic
Breathe deeply
Fly a kite
Visualisation
calming music
Meditations
Read
Set up wind chimes
get fresh air or open windows
smudging
visit a butterfly garden
Bird watching
slow yoga flow
whispering air spells into the wind
working with air element fairies and spirits
automatic writing
writing and reciting poetry
singing, chanting or affirmations
feather magick
Air Element Spell
Materials:
Three or more ribbons in colors representing the air element or your intentions
A quiet outdoor space or a well-ventilated area indoors
Markers pens
Instructions:
Begin by purifying the space using incense or sage, allowing the smoke to cleanse the area and prepare it for ritual work.
Stand in the center of your chosen space and take a few deep breaths, focusing on the element of air and its qualities of new beginnings.
Use the markers or other art supplies to write your intentions on the ribbons.
Weave or braid the ribbons together visualizing your intentions or seek them aloud. Once you have completed the weaving, tie them to a tree.
Spend a few moments meditating and feeling the energy of the air element swirling around you. Visualize your intentions being released into the universe every time the wind blows.
Close the ritual with a word of gratitude to the element of air and any other deities or spirits you may have invoked.
