This article by Marco Ferreira is the third of four helping readers better understand the elements.
Introduction:
The third element we explore in this series is the element of water. We have birthed the idea or energy in air, we transmuted and infuse our magick in the element of fire, and it is now in the element of water where can direct the flow of this energy to where it is needed. Just as the top of mountains catch the rains – this starts the process where rivers will channel water to the places where it is needed hundreds of kilometres away. This is about focusing your intentions and directing the energy where it needs to go – that energy flow can be internal or external depending on your intention. Water can be just as a serene lake or gentle streams – awaiting the ripple effect of our introspections, or it can take the form of an unstoppable tidal wave of momentum.
Water represents emotion, intuition, healing, and the realm of the subconscious. Associated with the West in many traditions, it symbolizes fluidity, adaptability, and the depths of the soul. Working with water energy can help practitioners navigate their emotional landscape, foster intuition, and facilitate profound healing journeys.
Water energy flows through the process of manifestation and the journey of creation, serving as the nourishing force that nurtures intentions into fruition. When engaging in meditative practices or ritual work, invoking water energy symbolizes diving deep into the subconscious realms, urging practitioners to explore their emotions and journey to the deepest parts within themselves.
Water is the fluid essence that cleanses, heals, and nourishes and is the element most connected to our heart. By attuning ourselves to the energy of water, we immerse in the currents of emotion and intuition, guiding us along the path of spiritual growth and renewal. Just as water transforms the landscape – given enough time even the great mountains themselves can be eroded down into deep canyons – water energy empowers us to navigate life’s ebbs and flows, ultimately leading to emotional balance and empowerment. Water energy is also potent for healing, akin to a soothing rain that washes away pain and nourishes the soul. That is why at times when we are in pain, the release of tears is what allows our bodies to shed the hurt we are feeling.
Correspondences of Water:
Direction: West
Colour: Blue or aquamarine
Symbols: Waves, rivers, fish, shells, Moon
Tools: Chalice, seashells, bowl of water
Zodiac Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Tarot Suit: Cups
Elemental Being: Undines, Nymphs, Mermaids
Elemental Ruler: Lady Nyksa
Archangel: Gabriel
Dragon: N’ailyon (pronounced Nal-yun)
Season: Autumn
Time of Day: Setting Sun
Benefits and Uses of Water Energy:
Emotional Healing: Working with water energy can facilitate emotional healing, allowing practitioners to release emotional wounds, find inner peace, and embrace self-love and compassion.
Intuition and Psychic Awareness: Water energy is closely linked to the realm of intuition and psychic abilities. Practitioners can tap into its power to enhance intuition, develop psychic skills, and access deeper levels of consciousness. Especially when worked with moon magick.
Purification and Cleansing: The watery realm is a source of purification and renewal. By harnessing water energy, practitioners can cleanse their energetic field, release negative energies, and purify sacred spaces for ritual work.
Connection to the Subconscious: Water energy provides a gateway to the subconscious mind. Practitioners can explore dreams, memories, and emotions, gaining insights into their psyche and fostering personal growth and self-awareness.
Ritual Work: Water energy is instrumental in rituals involving emotional healing, purification, and psychic enhancement. It can be invoked to consecrate tools, bless sacred objects, and create a sacred space infused with tranquil energy.
Meditation and Visualization: Incorporating water energy into meditation practices can induce deep relaxation, promote emotional balance, and facilitate inner peace. Practitioners may visualize themselves floating in a tranquil sea, surrendering to the gentle currents of water and allowing it to wash away tension and stress.
Practical Ways to Connect with Water Energy:
Water Rituals: Perform rituals near bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, or the ocean to connect with the elemental energy of water. Use this opportunity for reflection, meditation, and setting intentions aligned with the fluidity of water.
Moon Magick: Work with the cycles of the moon to harness the ebb and flow of emotional tides. Perform rituals during the Full Moon to amplify intuition and emotional healing, or during the New Moon to set intentions for new beginnings and emotional renewal.
Scrying: Use water as a scrying tool to access the subconscious mind and receive insights from the depths of your psyche. Gaze into a bowl of water, allowing images and symbols to emerge from the depths of your subconscious.
Hydrotherapy: Take soothing baths infused with salts, essential oils, or flower petals to cleanse your aura, release tension, and promote emotional well-being. Visualize the water enveloping you in its healing embrace, washing away negativity and restoring balance to your energy field.
Conclusion:
Exploring the elemental energy of water allows practitioners to dive deep into the realms of emotion, intuition, and healing. By understanding its correspondences, benefits, and practical applications, beginners can harness the power of water to navigate their emotional landscape, foster intuition, and facilitate profound healing journeys, ultimately leading to emotional balance, spiritual growth, and empowerment.
