Calling Quarters, invoking the elements April 17, 2009
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One of the aspects of casting a circle includes invoking the ‘Quarters’, also referred to as the elements or Watchtowers. This includes North (Earth), East (Air), South (Fire) and West (Water). Traditionally starting to the East direction, some pagan practioners begin in another direction. This depends on what tradition you follow and what reason you choose that particular direction.
North is represented by Earth, such as soil, seeds, plants, rocks/crystals, or burrowing animals such as badgers, groundhogs, or chipmunks. This element represents fertility and growth and prosperity.
East is represented by Air, such as feathers, bubbles, or incense. Birds, butterflies, and other flying creatures are often symbolized by this element. The imagination and vision, such as dreams are symbollic of this element.
South is Fire, represented by candle flame, coals, dragons, or salamanders. Its an element of change and transformation.
Personally, I do not call ‘directions’. I invoke the elements and what they symbolize. I begin with North, the element of growth, while others might choose East, the direction of the rising sun. Once invoked, I light a candle in welcome.
When the circle is over, I bade a hearfelt farewell and blow the candle out, visualizing my breath with the gratitude I feel when I blow.
my auntie is a witch and she seems to think that I could be a powerful witch also. She thinks I just need to find a way to umm I guess wake the power up inside me. I thought of invoking the elements. Got any suggestions on exactly how to do it. Or maybe there is another way.
Thanks
Faira
I would have to ask what exactly do your consider your power, and what are the reasons to awaken it?
But when it comes to evoking power, you’ll find two kinds; the inner and outer energies. Inner energies fuel your own body and soul, while outer energies are within everything; the trees, the wind, the power of the moon, etc.
Inner power also touches upon the confidence, will, ego, and inner forces within you. You won’t be able to do much with your power until you master the ego, (the Self). I would suggest taking steps to learn meditation, visualization, and lots and lots of reading on the topic of theology and psychology.