Earth Meaning and magickal uses

The element of the body, stability, abundance, the land and steady growth.

• Intentions: Grounding, Prosperity, Protection
• Zodiac: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
• Direction: North
• Tools: Pentacle, salt, stones
• Season: Winter

How to use it

• Ground yourself. Stand barefoot on grass or soil, or hold a stone in each hand. Breathe slowly and picture roots growing from your feet into the earth until you feel steady.
• Salt boundary. Sprinkle a thin line of salt across a windowsill or doorway while you state your intention for a safe home. Sweep it up after a few days.

Works well with: Green Candle, Brown Candle, Hematite, Smoky Quartz, Patchouli, Saturn

Folklore

Earth is one of the four classical elements described by the Greek philosopher Empedocles, along with Air, Fire and Water. It stands for the solid, physical world: the body, the land, food, money and home. In Wiccan circles Earth is called in the North, the direction of darkness and winter, and it is often represented on the altar by a pentacle or a dish of salt. Witches work with Earth energy for grounding, stability, prosperity, fertility and protection.