Water is the element of purification, the subconscious mind, love and the emotions. Just as water is fluid, constantly changing, flowing, from one level to another, so too are our emotions in a constant state of flux. Water is the element of absorption and germination. The subsconscious symbolized by this element because it is rolling, alway moving, like the sea which rests neither night or day.
Water is the element of love, peace, purification, and healing. It is a receptive element which means that it is governed by the female aspect. Water to most people represents love, but actually water governs all emotions. Just the same as water itself, emotions are best dealt with if they are allowed to simply flow on their own. Allowing a relationship to come in naturally will have a much greater chance of success. When you call upon Water in your rituals, you will find that it has a smooth, calming effect. Its energy is crisp, cool, and refreshing. It tends to have a ripple vibration which means that its effects are long lasting but can have a few waves here and there.
Water tends to have an initial impact, and then it slowly dissipates. Relationships are generally brought into your life so that you may experience the many different feelings of the heart. These feelings are very important when it comes to understanding love, compassion, and empathy. Water is also a giving element, and it usually gives unconditionally. Any gift of love should usually come with no strings attached. We use the cup to represent Water in ritual and it is usually placed in the western part of the circle. Water teaches us to feel on an inner level, and this is why Water is usually associated to intuition. Using this inner intuition almost always leads to success, and it a crucial aspect of gaining faith and self-confidence.
Water rituals include bathing, baptizing, cleansing, and purification. Perfumes are a perfect example of a small Water ritual. We generally accept that spraying scented water upon the skin tends to attract others. Other rituals include having a home sprinkled with blessed Water, spaying oneself with charged Water to restore energy vibrations, and soaking in a charged bath to draw in or release energy. Water has many uses, your body itself is made up of ninety-eight percent Water, so be creative when you call upon this energy.
When your cup is full, have a drink in honor of life.
Time : Twilight.
Season : Autumn.
Colours : Blue, Blue-Green, Green, Gray, Indigo, Black.
Zodiac : Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.
Angel : Gabriel . . . he rules birth, death and transformation.
Tools : Cup, Cauldron, Broom
Musical Instruments : Cymbal - bell, all resonant metals.
Spirits : Undines. . . granters of love and friendship. They protect the gates of death and karma.
Crystals/Stones : Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone
Incense : Myrrh.
Metal : Mercury, Silver, Copper
Sense : Taste
Point In Life : Maturity
Tree : Willow.
Herbs : Chamomile, Feverfew, Lemon Balm, Moonwort, Myrtle, Myrrh, Skullcap, Thyme, Willow.
Planets : Neptune
Places : Lakes, springs, rivers, beaches, oceans, wells, swimming pools, bathtubs, showers, fountains.
Natural Symbols : Shells, a cup of water
Animals : Dolphins, Porpoises, Fish, Seals and sea mammals, Water dwelling Snakes
Goddesses : Aphrodite, Isis, Mari, Mariamne, Tiamat, Yemaya.
Gods : Dylan, Ea, Llyr, Manannan, Neptune, Osiris, Poiseidon.
Magick : sea, ice, snow fog, mirror, magnet.
Rules : Emotions, Fellings, Love, Sorrow, oceans and tides, Intuition, the unconscious mind, Fertility.
Rituals : Purification, love psychic awareness, dreams, sleep, peace, marriage, friendships
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Chamomile
2 parts Lemon Balm
1 part Thyme
3 drops Jasmine Oil
2 drop Ylang Ylang oil
1 ounce Carrier Oil
Find a place by a lake, sea or ocean that you like and sit or lie down so close that you can touch the water with your fingers. If you feel comfortable enough with it, you can be in a boat or even in the water. The important thing is that it feels right. Urbanites and those not near water can use a large mixing bowl filled with water.
Relax and look into the water, touch it with your hands. Breathe slowly. Breath in through your nose and feel the smell of the water, let it fill you, relax and let go as you breath out through your mouth. Feel it as it touches your skin and stretch out for it. Concentrate your mind and follow the water as it moves away from your skin. Ask the water to share with you and if it accepts, let your mind follow it. You are water, feel how you flow and touches Earth, sand and beaches everywhere. Hear the sound you make as you hit stones and earth around you. You are movement and beginning of all life. Feel it.
Let the water fill up your conciousness and lead you. Let it clean away all sorrow from your mind and soul. When you feel ready, draw your mind away from the water and back into your body, take your hands away from the water and take some deep breaths. Take some water in your hands and move them to your face and hair letting it out over you. Bid the water farewell and rise.
If you are inside, empty the mixing bowl in the water.
