Earth is everywhere, and it appears passive.

The meaning of Earth: Earth is perhaps the most overlooked Element in Pagan magick. Here are some different ways to represent the Elements on a Pagan altar: The lists provided below are suggestions only. Just choose things that are meaningful to you and that appear harmonious when brought together. Remember that every object you might find on Earth contains more than one elemental energy blended together. There is no such thing as a “perfect” elemental tool. Speaking of which, there are no rules when creating an elemental altar. There are traditional and non-traditional ways to evoke the four elements.

(The Wand, Cup, Disk, and Sword are the canonical tools of the ceremonial magician.) Others take a more spontaneous approach, grabbing everyday items that symbolize the elemental powers. Some Pagans have specific ritual tools consecrated to each one of the Elements. Even the simplest of Pagan altars usually have some representation of the Elements. As ideas, they help us to make sense of and to describe a complex world.

Earth, Air, Fire, and Water move through us and inspire us. Connecting to the powers of the Four Elements is a foundational practice for many Pagans.

What do the 4 elements symbolize