Water

Direction - west
Gender - female
Energy - receptive, passive
Qualities - cold and moist, heavy and passive
Color - blue
Magickal phrase - to dare
Season - autumn
Hour of day - dusk
Time of life - Parenthood/middle age
Celtic name - iar
Magickal tool - chalice
Point of pentagram - Upper right
Type of magick - mirror magick, purification, healing, divination, dream magick, astral projection, love, friendship, spirituality, imagination
Animals - all marine life
Alchemical symbol - upside down triangle
Elemental spirit - undine
Nature - waterfalls, ocean, rain, etc., fog, moon
Parts of body - womb, breasts, tear ducts
Human senses - taste
Reflection in humanity - emotions, fertility, the unconscious mind
Goddess Aspect - Mother
Keys - Love Principle, Fertility
Virtues - compassion, tranquility, tenderness, forgiveness, modesty, fluidity in creativity, receptivity, influence, graciousness, sensitivity
Vices - self-indulgence, negligence, cowardice, indifference, instability, moodiness, infatuation, easily put upon, delusions, dependent
Excess - body puffiness, mood swings, "touchiness", apathy
Shortage -deep body dryness, hotness, mind & body feel separated, no empathy
Stage in the cycle of creation - perseverance to endure the long gestation, the nurturing and supporting role.
Emotions - love, sorrow, courage to continue on a difficult path with no end in sight, enduring rage born of long, silent suffering, hope that springs eternal.

Water Meditation


Sit, or lay down (if you know you can remain awake), in a comfortable position, keeping your spine straight. Close your eyes.

Imagine your body getting lighter. Imagine that a gentle wave of cool water is washing over your body, beginning with the top of your head. Let the coolness wash all around your head. Feel the coolness bringing peace to your head as it washes away all tensions and worries.

Now, allow the coolness to wash down your neck and shoulders. Peace is washing over you and you feel yourself growing more and more relaxed.

Let the coolness wash down your arms to your fingertips. Let any tension flow out through your fingertips, disappearing forever.

Now let the cool water wash down your chest and back. Feel the coolness and relaxation wash over your belly and down your thighs.

Let the coolness wash down your knees and calves and then your feet and toes. Let any remaining tension flow out through your toes, disappearing forever. Now, you are completely relaxed. Worries, stress, and tension have all been washed away by the purifying, cool water.