Interesting theory, but I think the Four Elements are more symbolic than portals to other dimensions.

Elemental beings add depth and tradition to witchcraft. Embrace all forms of magic.

🙂 “too much fire”, “air imbalance”, 🙂 Mary, that was me being sarcastic, but at the same time it can be viewed as true, like letting your creativities run away with you, causing irritation for neglecting other parts of life, or feeling irritated because you can’t fulfill those creativities (too much fire). Or, indecision, being unable to decide, perhaps because of what other people will think, (air imbalance). So, yes …. while I was just being sarcastic you can also lump behaviors, sort them into elements, and very similar to how Tarot Cards (the pips) group characteristics, behaviors and situations together. If you seek balance, simply be thoughtful or even meditate on what seems to be the most forceful or what has the biggest presence in your life at this time. Very interesting, I’ve often told people I use sarcasm at times to teach, well hell now, here we are. Thanks Mary!

Hello again Megan 🙂 Good question, and several answers. First, people will naturally gravitate towards things that correspond with their element, as with zodiac signs. Being an Aries, and living fire, I gravitate towards magic with fire, crystals that correspond with fire like carnelian etc. So, if one is naturally drawn to a thing, it’s most likely corresponding to their element. Second, learn what things correspond with your element, choose to work more with those things, but don’t neglect the other elements. What I wish people would realize, just because you are one of the four elements based on your astrological sign and profile, doesn’t mean you’re 100% that element. Again, as an Aries, I’m fire, but I am also earth, air and water. We are all of us all four elements, it’s just that one is dominant compared to the others.

A great book to help with this topic is Scott Cunningham’s Earth, Air, Fire and Water.

Lastly, study and understand the correspondences of the four elements, the physical, metaphysical and spiritual aspects. Perhaps even a little meditation with focus on those aspects and see how you display or exhibit those aspects. These things will help you be more in tune with your element. In magick and spells, I tend to lead with fire, but I include the other elements too. I find this brings a better balance and greater strength to my spells and rituals. 🙂 Blessings!

Hello Erika, 🙂 Yes, absolutely, and yes again – astrological makeup (thought that’s not the only reason someone may be drawn to one element over another). As an Aries, I’m naturally drawn to (and have a natural knack for) working with fire. You’ll also find the element that corresponds best with your zodiac sign tends to be your modus operandi – how you do things. 🙂 Blessings.