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First, you have to know I work with the elements in a different order than many traditions. When I thought about it, it didn't make any sense for me to have Air after Earth and before Fire. I never resonated with that idea and no one ever told me the reason for this order. Also, I paired them with the seasons in the way they made the most sense to me, and since then it has worked finely for me.
This said, feel free to read the elements in whichever order you prefer and that resonates with you the most, unless you follow a particular tradition and it asks you (with reason) to call for them in one in particular. Do not let anyone tell you you must do it that way. Rephrasing John Beckett in The Path of Paganism: An Experience-Based Guide to Modern Pagan Practice Book, a book I read long before I became Kyler and which I totally recommend, the only right way for you to be a Pagan is to find your own.
Earth is the North and spring. As men we’ve been expected to provide sustenance for our families, our homes and ourselves. We’ve been told we should be independent, self-sufficient and successful. Many times we’ve been told we need to pay when we have a date, that we need to take the initiative and be the first ones in line.. However, we’ve been forced to hide our nurturing nature, humble side and exalt our pride. For me, He-Earth is about nurturing, stability and humility.
Fire is the East and summer. This is the most strongly related element to masculine energy, yet the one that damages us the most as well. We are told to be strong, fighters, to be angry, and yet the suicide rates by men are increasing in several countries. What is more worrisome is that we choose more violent methods to be sure we will “succeed”. However, fire is also our warming touching, our passion, the desire and willpower to keep on going, Fire can be a tender, little flame that understands when and where to burn like a blazing phoenix. He-Fire is about fiery passion, patience and wilderness.
Air is the South and autumn. Another element we are often connected to, also damaged when we are expected to be analytical, logical and practical. Perhaps it is also one of the most important ones when we become witches, since we need to find a reason for it all, we need to understand all of it, while going with it, like a gentle breeze, is also a right option. Letting the winds of change show us the path can be frightening, but also rewarding. For me, He-Air is about
Water is the West and winter. This is perhaps our most damaged element because “men don’t cry”. It is okay to cry now and then when we’re happy, but the Gods forbid it when we’re sad, and so we learn to repress our feelings since we are only kids who are forced to swallow their fears. Men should be strong, emotionless rocks who can fight 24/7, also denying our emotional, creative nature. We can also be life-bearers, creators and emotional beings. For me, He-Water is about creation, protection and honesty.
Spirit is Time and Space, above, below and center. Finally, since mean are practical, fiery, logic and rational, how on Earth can we believe in the unseen? We cannot touch it or understand it, so it truly must be all a bunch of lies and “women tales”. However, many times we’ve been expecting the best in critical situation, putting ourselves in the hands of a higher power, or we decide to trust that nagging thought about doing this or that, events we’re reluctant to remember, yet comforting when we let our guard down. For me, He-Spirit is about openness, trust and memory.
Kinky regards, K!
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