Correspondences of Four

Below is a list of a lot of the various qualities that are associated with each of the elements. I
found the base model on a website a few years ago and have since expanded to include more
than just the page I found. I have listed a few of the websites I have found that gave the
expanded knowledge for this chart. You will find that the first line has links to a shortened
version.

Element
EARTH or WATER or AIR or FIRE or
Qualities Cold & dry, very Cold & moist, heavy, Hot & moist, light, active. Hot & dry, very light,
heavy, passive. passive. Transparent. active.
Solid. Mobile. Projective (yang). Luminous.
Receptive (yin). Receptive (yin). Projective (yang).
Basic nature Fertile, moist, Flowing, cleansing, Floating, moving, fresh, Purifying,
nurturing, stabilising, healing, soothing, intelligent, suspending destroying,
grounding loving energetic, sexual,
forceful
Rules The body, growth, Emotions, love, The mind, all mental, intuitive Energy, spirit, heat,
nature, sustenance, courage, nurture, and psychic work, knowledge, flame, blood, sap,
material gain, money, sensitivity, psychic abstract learning, theory, life, will, healing and
fertility, birth, death, ability, healing, rebirth, beginnings, destroying,
gravity, silence, rocks, sorrow, life-giving imagination, belief, wind, purification,
standing stones, and life-destroying, breath, poetry, sound. bonfires, hearth
crystals, jewels, the ocean, the tides, fires, candle flames,
metals, wealth, the unconscious the sun, eruptions,
abundance, wisdom. mind, the womb. explosions, sexual
energy, passion,
quick active energy,
anger, power,
inspiration, desire.
Time of day Dusk Midnight Dawn Midday
Season
Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Stage of the life Old age Between death and Youth Sexual maturity
cycle birth (conception)
Moon phase Waning Old Waxing Full
Colours Green, brown, orange, Blue, brownish grey, Yellow, white, crimson, blue- Red, gold, crimson,
black, white, the four green, turquoise, sea white, blue, silver, grey, orange, white,
colours of malkuth green, pinkish blue, pastels scarlet, fuscia,
grey, indigo, black maroon
Elemental Gnomes, ruled by King Undines, ruled by Sylphs, ruled by King Paralda Salamanders, ruled
creatures Ghob Queen Necksa by King Djin
. . . known by Pygmies Nymphs Aerei Sylphs
Paracelsus as
Elementals Salts and powders Water, washes, Oils and incenses Candles, lamps,
attracted by solutions incense, fire
The principle of Law (and of course Love Life Light
lore)
Goddesses Ceres, Demeter, Aphrodite, Isis, Aditi, Aradia, Arianhrod, Brigit, Hestia, Pele,
Gaea, Mah, Mariamne, Mari, Cardea, Nuit, Urania. Vesta.
Persephone, Tiamat
Nephthys, Bhawana
(Prithivi), Rhea,
Rheannon.
Gods Adonis, Athos, Arawn, Dylan, Ea, Llyr, Enlil, Kephera, Mercury, Shu, Atar, Agni, Frey,
Cernunnos, Dionysus, Manannan, Oceanus, Thoth, Vayu, Zeus. Gibil, Hephaestus,
Marduk, Pan, Osiris, Neptune, Horus, Logi, Vulcan.
Tammuz. Posiedon
Zodiacal signs

Planets
Earth, Saturn , Moon, Venus Mercury, Jupiter Mars, Sun
fixed stars
The sense of Touch Taste Smell Sight
Of energy flows Energy contained Conduction of energy Convection of energy Radiance of energy
State of matter Solid Liquid Gas Energy
Principle of change Slowing, solidifying Metamorphosis Movement Quickening,
disintegration
Magical phrase Tacere, to keep silent Audere, to dare Noscere, to know Velle, to will
Magic tools Pentacle, cords, Cup, cauldron, mirror Wand, censor, rod or staff Athame, sword,
scourge, shield, horn candle
Other tools and Shield, horn, trowel, Bowl, trident, net Fan, flag, streamer, spear, Match, axe
weapons pick, awl, mace, war bow
hammer
Resins Storax Myrrh, Onycha Galbanum Olibanum
Scents Storax, Benzoin Myrrh, chamomile Mints, eucalyptus Cinnamon,
frankincense
Stones and Gems Rock salt, coal, Aquamarine, beryl, Topaz, chalcedony, yellow Fire opal, volcanic
emerald, peridot, other amethyst, azurite, fluorite, crystals, alexandrite, rock, ruby,
green stones, onyx, blue lace agate, sapphire, yellow or blue carnelian,
bloodstone, pearl, coral, lapis stones, rainbow stones. rhodochrosite,
tourmalanted quartz. lazuli, moonstone, Polished, transparent. agates. Shining,
Heavy, opaque. sodalite. Clear, hard. glittering.
Metals Lead, iron Silver, copper Mercury, tin Gold, brass, iron
Trees The oak The willow The aspen The flowering
almond
Plants Alfalfa, apples, barley, Aloe, cucumber, Almond, broom, clover, Allspice, basil, bay
comfrey, corn, cotton, dulse, ferns, eyebright, frankincense, laurel, blood root,
ivy, lichen, moss, nuts, gardenia, lettuce, lily, japanese maple, lavendar, carnation, coriander,
oats, patchouly, red lotus, melon, mosses, mistletoe, myrrh, orange dragon's blood,
poppy, rice, rye, thrift rushes, seaweed, blossom, pansy, pine, garlic, ginger,
plant, vertivert, wheat waterlillies, willow, all primrose, vervain, violet, hibiscus, marigold,
water plants yarrow mustard, nettle,
onion, orange,
pepper, red
peppers, red
poppies, sassafron,
tobacco
Places Mountains, caves, Oceans, rivers, Windswept hills, plains, windy Deserts, volcanoes,
fields, chasms, groves, streams, lakes, beaches, high mountain ovens, fireplaces,
forests, gardens, ponds, waterfalls, peaks, high towers, tree tops, bedroom (for sex),
kitchens beaches, springs and bluffs, sky, airplanes, schools, hot springs
wells, bedroom (for libraries, offices
sleep)
Animals Cattle, bison, buffalo, Dragon, dolphin, fish, Birds, eagle, gryphon, owl, Lion, Fire-breathing
moose, antelope, sea serpents, sea hawk, dove, nightingales, dragons, snakes,
goats, sheep, boars, mammals, water- larks, hummingbirds, wrens, lizards, bee,
rabbits, squirrels, dwelling snakes, sea chickadee, sparrow, centaur, fox, ram,
chipmunks, gophers, birds, frog, turtle, butterflies, dragonflies, bees, tigers, cougars,
groundhogs, ox, otter, seal, swan, ladybugs. panthers,
snakes (earth- crab, sharks, otters, housecats, snakes,
dwelling), stag, beavers, seals, lizards, scorpions.
mouse, dog, ant, bear, walrus, starfish,
wolf, badgers, anemones, shellfish,
 centipeds, termites, abalone, sea snails,
worms, wood bugs. lobster, sea horses,
barnacles, sea
urchins, sand dollars,
one celled
organisms, seagulls,
ducks, swans,
herons, albatross,
puffins, cormorants,
alligators, crocodiles,
eels, water snakes,
frogs, leeches.
Symbolic creatures Bull, sphynx Scorpion, snake Eagle, human Lion
Symbols Mountain, cave, gem, Waterfall, all bodies Sky, wind, cloud, incense, Sun, stars, volcano,
field, rock, cornucopia, of water, waves, fog, bird, bell, flute lightening, flame,
spindle, scythe rain, well, shell, boat, fire-pot, double-
ship's wheel, anchor, headed axe
cup, bath
Hindu Tattva
Prithivi Apas Vayu Tejas (Agni)
Chinese Digram

Celtic colour Black Grey Red White

Four magical Stone of Destiny Cauldron of Dagda Spear of Lugh Sword of Nuada
treasures of the
Tuatha De Danaan
Of the ancient The body The soul The ego The spirit
Celtic parts of man
Parts of the body Bones, sex organs Stomach Chest, lungs, throat Head
Types of magic Fertility magic, tree
Love, mirror magic, Finding lost or stolen objects, Tantra, healing,
magic, herb lore, rune
purification, healing, magic of the four winds, candle magic, fire
magic, cord magic, divination, dream visualisations, divination, scrying, colour
feng shuei, image magic, spiritualism, invocation, numerology, magic.
magic. creating and working shamanic journeys.
with charged water.
Ritual forms Burying, planting, Bathing, tea Tossing objects into the air, Burning images or
making images in the ceremonies, washing, suspending tools in high herbs.
dirt or sand, walking dilution places, breathing, meditation,
over miles of singing, chanting, writing,
countryside while numerology.
visualising the need,
carving runes.
Tarot suit Pentacles Cups Wands Swords
Tarot trump World Hanged man Fool Judgement
Court cards Pages Queens Knights Kings
In Arthurian legend Merlin and the round Guinevere and the Launcelot and the lance Arthur and the
table grail sword
Of the kiss The lips The saliva The breath The tongue
Musical Sistrum, drums, all Harp Flute, organ, all winded Lute, guitar, all
Instruments percussion instruments stringed instruments
instruments
Planes of The physical plane The astral plane The mental plane The spiritual plane
existence
Mode of perceiving Sensation Intuition Thinking Feeling
(Jungian)
Mode of thinking Belief Emotion, free thought Intellect, higher logic Will
Mode of Power Beauty Intellect Charisma
influencing
Stage in the ladder To understand To know To live To be
of existence
Mathematical Volume Plane Line Point
fundamental
Polyhedron Cube Dodecahedron Octahedron Icosahedron
Alchemical Salt Water Mercury Sulphur
substance
Humour Black Bile Phlegm Blood Yellow Bile
Active Respectability, Devotion, Diligence, clearness, Activity, eagerness,
temperaments endurance, respectability, optimism, cheerfulness, enthusiasm,
consideration, stability, modesty, independance, adroitness, resolution, courage,
resolution, firmness, compassion, docility, lack of grief, kindness, joy, productivity, energy,
sobriety, objectivity, seriousness, fervour, familiarity, faithfulness.
scrupulousness, cordiality, calmness, communicativeness, capacity
resistance, comprehension, for penetrating.
thoroughness, confiding, meditation,
punctuality, forgiveness,
confidence, tenderness.
responsibility,
circumspection.
Passive Insipidity, Apathy, indifference, Contempt, gossiping, slyness, Gluttony, jealousy,
temperaments unscrupulousness, shyness, depression, lack of endurance, passion, irritability,
dullness, misanthropy, laziness dishonesty, garrulity, intemperance,
tardiness, unreliability, fickleness, selfishness, destructiveness,
laconism defensiveness, stubbornness,
inattentiveness. greed,
vengefulness,
anger, resentment,
aggression,
posessiveness,
egotism.
Hebrew name Aretz Miam Ruach Esh
Tetra- He (final) He Vau Yod
grammaton
(YHVH)
Archangel Uriel/Auriel Aretziel Gabriel Maimel Raphael Ruachel (Raphael of Michael Ashel
(Uriel of earth) (Gabriel of water) air) (Michael of fire)
Uriel = "Fire of God"; Gabriel = "Strength of Raphael = "Healing of God" Michael = the war-
Auriel = "Light of God" God" cry "Who is God?"
Angel Phorlakh Taliahad Chassan Aral
Kabbalistic worlds Assiah (material world) Briah (creative world) Yetzirah (formative world) Atziluth (archetypal /
originative world)
Governer Kerub Tharsis Ariel Seraph
Sephira Malkuth Binah Tiphareth Chockmah
Kabbalistic path 32 bis (from kether to 23 11 31
malkuth)
Hebrew mother ---- Mem Aleph Shin
letter
Evangelist Luke John Matthew Mark
Tetramorph Ox Eagle Man Lion
Holy trinity and Mother (Holy Spirit) Daughter (God in Son Father
daughter man; the word
incarnate)
Egyptian elemental Apephi (an ape) Kabexnaf (a hawk) Ameshet (a young man) Toumathph (a
king jackal)
Enochian word Nanta Hcoma Exarp Bitom
Enochian divine Mor Dial Hctga Mph Arsl Gaiol Oro Ibah Aozpi Oip Teaa Pdoce
name
Enochian supreme Thahaaotahe Thahebyobiaatan Tahoeloj Ohooohatan
elemental king
Hebrew God name Adonai ha Eretz (Lord Elohim Tzabaoth Shaddai El Chai (Living Yahweh Tzabaoth
of the Earth) (God (who is male Mother God) (God manifest in
and female, one and Hosts)
many) of Hosts)
River of Eden Phrath (Euphrates) Gihon Hiddikel (Tigris) Pison
River of Hell Acheron Styx Cocytus Phlegethon
Spirit of Menealop Amadich Emachiel Damalech
Theophrastus
Name of season Ardarael (Autumn) Farlas (Winter) Talvi (Spring) Casmaran
(Summer)
Angels of the Tarquam, Gualbarel Amabael, Ctarari Caracasa, Amatiel, Gargatel, Tariel,
Seasons Comisoros Gaviel
Rulers of the signs Torquaret Altarib Spugliguel Tubiel
of the Seasons
Seasonal Ruler of Abragini Commutaf Abraym Athemay
the Sun
Seasonal Ruler of Matasignais Affaterim Agusta Armatas
the Moon
Name of the Earth Rabianira Gerenia Amadai Festatui
Species Stones Metals Plants Animals
Kind of animal Creeping Swimming Winged Crawling
Parts of plants Roots Leaves Flowers Seeds
Sublime celestial
signs Pantheon , Erim Basan , Zarnech Confor , Error , Saffor Thaar , Corona

, Naim , Elisan , Hermon

Name of Wind Boreas Zephyrus Goath (Celtic) Eurus Notus
(Greek)
Invoking
Pentagram

Banishing
Pentagram

Spirit Gnomes, dwarves, Undines, nymphs, Sylphs (elementals), Salamanders, fire

trolls who inhabit mermaids and Zephyrs (winds), Wind drakes, the
the interior of themermen that live Angels. Fairies that conciousness of
earth and are the in lakes, streams, inhabit the world of trees, flames. Fast
consciousness of and springs. flowers, winds, breezes, Whelmer - this is
precious gems. Fairies of the lake, and mountains. given as the
ponds, and name that Hel-
streams. wights call fire.
Musical notes A G# E C
Rune Fehu, Wunjo, Jera, Uruz, Gebo, Ansuz, Raidho, Eihwaz, Thurisaz, Kenaz,
Berkano, Mannaz, Hagalaz, Isa, Tiwaz Naudhiz, Sowilo,
Othala Pethro, Ehwaz, Ingwaz
Laguz, Dagaz
Gender feminine, receptive feminine, masculine, projective
masculine,
receptive projective
Overbalanace Boring, tunnel- Depression, Chatterbox, shallow, Dominating,
vision, materialistic hypersensitivity. overintellectualization egotistical,
violent
Underbalance Unreliable, Cold, emotionless Muddy thinking, slow, Apathy,
careless, tasteless nature inability to communicate boredom,
feelings of
inferiority,
laziness, lack of
energy
Opposite Air Fire Earth Water
Vowels U O E I

The Directions and the Four Winds

You will notice that the directions have not been included in the above table (I added them
myself, the original creator of this table chose not to). This is because the directions are
associated differently by different people. A common system is:
Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere
Earth Fire

Water Air Water Air

Fire Earth
Another common method is to associate the directions with the elements based on the prevailing
winds:
The wind that is hot and moist comes from the direction of Air.
The wind that is hot and dry comes from the direction of Fire
The wind that is cold and dry comes from the direction of Earth
The wind that is cold and wet comes from the direction of Water

The Celtic names of the four winds are:

Tuath,
cold & dry
Iar, Airt,
cold & wet hot & moist
Deas,
hot & dry
The classical names of the four winds are:
Boreas (or Ophion or Aquilo)

Zephyrus Eurus

Notus (or Auster)

The Principal Spirits of the four parts of the world are:
Poymon
 Moymon Bael

Egin

The Athame and the Wand, Fire and Air

In some magical traditions, particularly the Golden Dawn, the dagger and sword are not seen as
tools of fire, but rather tools of air. Similarly, the wand and staff are not seen as tools of air, but
rather tools of fire. By this system the tarot suit of wands symbolises fire and the suit of swords
symbolises air.

The Times and Seasons

By some traditions, the passage of time, life cycles, seasons, etc, runs: Air (dawn, birth, spring),
Fire (midday, youth, summer), Water (evening, decline, autumn), Earth (midnight, death, winter)

The Fifth Element

The fifth element is really the first element, for it is spirit, akasha, kether, nyu, the most basic
substance of the cosmos from which all else is formed. It is present in all things and all places; it
is the universal spirit of which all our spirits form parts; it is the universal soul which is
Godhead.
Consider this mystery: the planes of existence as we understand them start with Akasha, pass
through the elements, the physical plane, the ethereal and the astral planes, up to the spiritual
planes. It is said that the higher planes are closer to the source, to Godhead. And yet Godhead in
its entirety is contained within akasha. I am reminded of the descent of emanations from Kether
on the tree of life. The last emination, Malkuth, echoes the source, Kether.
All this aside, Spirit is rarely used in magical workings, for magic generally operates on certain
distinct forces in nature, while in universal spirit there are no distinctions.
Element
SPIRIT EARTH WATER AIR FIRE
The life cycle The greater body of all life, Old age Between death and Youth Sexual maturity
beyond individual births and birth, conception
deaths
Goddesses Isis, Shekinah, the secret name ... ... ... ...
of the Goddess
Gods Akasha, EAO, YHVH ... ... ... ...
The sense of Hearing Touch Taste Smell Sight
Of energy flows Source of all energy Energy Conduction of Convection of Radiance of
contained energy energy energy
Principle of Changeless Slowing, Metamorphosis Movement Quickening,
change solidifying disintegration
Magic tools Lamp, bell Pentacle, Cup, cauldron, Wand, censor, Athame, sword,
cords, mirror rod or staff candle
scourge
Stones and All crystals ... ... ... ...
Gems
Metals Meteoritic metal Lead, iron Silver, copper Mercury, tin Gold, brass
Plants Mistletoe ... ... ... ...
Animals Sphynx, dragon, gargoyle ... ... ... ...
Symbols Spiral, the cosmos ... ... ... ...
Hindu Tattvas
Akasha (space) Prithivi Apas Vayu Tejas
Tarot suit The major Arcana Pentacles Cups Wands Swords
Polyhedron Tetrahedron Cube Dodecahedron Octahedron Icosahedron
Hebrew name Eth (Ath) Aretz Miam Ruach Esh
Penta- Shin He (final) He Vau Yod
grammaton
(YHShVH)
Archangel Metatron Uriel Gabriel Raphael Michael
Sephira Kether Malkuth Binah Tiphareth Chockmah
Hebrew God Eheieh (existence) or AGLA Adonai ha Elohim Tzabaoth Shaddai El Yahweh
name (Ateh Gibor Le-olam Adonai, Eretz Chai Tzabaoth
Thou art mighty for ever, O Lord)
Qabalistic Kethor/Crown
Sephirot
Chakra Crown, Shadow
Types of Magic Spiritual, religious,
pathwork, (time travel)
Underbalance Lifelessness, shallowness
Vowel A U O E I

Combined Elements:

Fire with fire - over stimulates impulses and passions; provides much energy for life goals.
Air with air - generates excessive mental processes; provides a whirlpool of ideas and
expressiveness.
Water with water - gives added depth and sensitivity; may demand realistic focus.
Earth with earth - causes inertion materialism, stability; awakens laten talents.
Fire with earth - inspires mobility and recognition of boundaries; can stimulate expression or
ground passions.
Fire with air - strengthens and raises ideals; stimulates inspiration and creativity.
Fire with water - teaches alchemial and life changing processes; awakens rebirth and useful
ideas.
Earth with air - demonstrates how to stabilize volatile conditions in life; revitalizes.
Earth with water - demonstrates the necessity of growth; stabilizes restlessness; awakens
compassion.
Air wih water - renews and refreshes; broadens sypathies and modifies oversensitivity.

This table contains some of my collection of elemental correspondences. Some of my collection

is adapted from the work of others. I have lost several of my sources, but some prominent ones
were: Lady Morgan at Witches' Brew, who in particular gives great suggestions for ritual-forms.
Starhawk's Spiral Dance, via a small table posted at GreenPages. Ed Fitch's "A Grimoire of
Shadows" for some of the 'temperaments'. Some of the really obscure items come from old
magical grimoires, and are included largely for novelty's sake, although they could come in
handy some day.

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