Water Meaning and magickal uses
The element of emotion, intuition, love, cleansing, dreams and flow.
- Intentions
- Love, Cleansing, Healing, Divination
- Direction
- West
- Tools
- Chalice, cauldron, seashells
- Season
- Autumn
How to use it
- Cleansing bath
Add a handful of salt to a warm bath and soak while picturing stress washing out of you. As the water drains, imagine your worries flowing away.
- Scrying bowl
Fill a dark bowl with water and set a candle nearby. Gaze softly at the surface for a few minutes and note any images or feelings that arise.
Works well with
Substitutes
History and folklore
Water is one of the four classical elements and the one most needed for life. Springs, wells and rivers were honored as holy across Europe, and people still toss coins into fountains for luck. In Wiccan circles Water is called in the West, where the sun sets, and it belongs to dusk and autumn. It rules emotion, intuition, love, dreams and cleansing. On the altar it is shown by the chalice, a bowl of water, the cauldron or seashells.
The element of emotion, intuition, love, cleansing, dreams and flow.
- Intentions: Love, Cleansing, Healing, Divination
- Zodiac: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
- Direction: West
- Tools: Chalice, cauldron, seashells
- Season: Autumn
Safety: Never leave water unattended near small children, and never sleep in a bath.
How to use it
- Cleansing bath. Add a handful of salt to a warm bath and soak while picturing stress washing out of you. As the water drains, imagine your worries flowing away.
- Scrying bowl. Fill a dark bowl with water and set a candle nearby. Gaze softly at the surface for a few minutes and note any images or feelings that arise.
Works well with: Blue Candle, Silver Candle, The Moon, Venus, Aquamarine, Full Moon
Folklore
Water is one of the four classical elements and the one most needed for life. Springs, wells and rivers were honored as holy across Europe, and people still toss coins into fountains for luck. In Wiccan circles Water is called in the West, where the sun sets, and it belongs to dusk and autumn. It rules emotion, intuition, love, dreams and cleansing. On the altar it is shown by the chalice, a bowl of water, the cauldron or seashells.
Linked to Water
Crystals and Stones
- Amethyst
- Rose Quartz
- Moonstone
- Labradorite
- Lapis Lazuli
- Sodalite
- Aquamarine
- Amazonite
- Chrysocolla
- Lepidolite
- Sapphire
- Opal
- Azurite
- Ocean Jasper
- Larimar
- Iolite
- Apache Tear
- Blue Calcite
- Charoite
- Hag Stone
- Kunzite
- Morganite
- Pink Tourmaline
- Smithsonite
- Stilbite
- Watermelon Tourmaline
Herbs and Plants
- Chamomile
- Eucalyptus
- Hibiscus
- Jasmine
- Lemon Balm
- Rose
- Thyme
- Yarrow
- Valerian
- Catnip
- Comfrey
- Hyssop
- Lotus
- Orris Root
- Passionflower
- Poppy
- Violet
- Vanilla
- Lilac
- Feverfew
- Aloe
- Blackberry
- Burdock
- Cardamom
- Chickweed
- Heather
- Lady's Mantle
- Licorice Root
- Marshmallow Root
- Motherwort
- Raspberry Leaf
- Rosehips
- Skullcap
- Solomon's Seal
- Spearmint
- Uva Ursi
- Yerba Santa
Oils, Resins and Incense
- Myrrh
- Sandalwood
- Ylang-Ylang
- Clary Sage
- Lemon
- Geranium
- Vanilla Absolute
- Palmarosa
- Spikenard
- Camphor
- Rose Otto
- Eucalyptus Oil
Candle Colors
Days of the Week
Planets
Zodiac Signs
Runes
Trees and Woods
The Witch's Cabinet is a free reference for your practice. Correspondences are traditional associations, not medical advice. Always follow the safety notes, especially with herbs and essential oils around children, pets and during pregnancy.