Tables of Correspondence

Wicca Natural Magic Kit: The Sun, The Moon, and The Elements, Elemental Magic, Moon Magic, and Wheel of the Year Magic - Lisa Chamberlain 2018


Tables of Correspondence

These tables of correspondence illustrate various qualities and associations of tangible objects like crystals and stones, herbs, and oils, as well as intangible phenomena like colors, directions, and astrological signs.

Included here are tables of correspondence between the Elements and their various associations, including physical objects used to represent them in ritual and magic.

The information here is by no means complete, but is intended as a basic reference as you explore your practice of the Craft through an Elemental lens. Utilizing the tools and “ingredients” listed here can help you strengthen your connection with the Elements, and therefore with the powers of the Universe.

Try working with the stones, herbs, tools, etc. that you feel an affinity with, as well as introducing yourself to new ones from time to time.

Table 1: Elements and Spiritual associations

Element

Primary Qualities

Magical Purposes

Astrological Signs

Earth

Stability, discipline, prosperity, abundance

Employment, business, money, success in endeavors, fertility

Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo

Air

Intellect, communication, imagination, harmony

Creativity, concentration, inspiration, psychic abilities

Aquarius, Gemini, Libra

Fire

Passion, illumination, transformation, enthusiasm

Joy, love, strength, willpower, resolving anger

Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Water

Emotion, sensitivity, intuition, empathy

Healing, purification, friendship issues, general well-being

Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio

Spirit

None

All

None

Element

Cardinal Direction

Season

Animals

Earth

North

Winter

Wolf, bear, ant, bull and cow, horse, deer, dog

Air

East

Spring

Raven, hummingbird, most other birds and winged insects, spider

Fire

South

Summer

Fox, lion, tiger, lizard, praying mantis

Water

West

Autumn

Dolphin, turtle, swan, whale, most other sea animals and sea birds

Spirit

Center

All

All

Table 2: Elements and Physical Associations

Element

Ritual Tools

Colors

Earth

Pentacle, bowl of salt or earth

Green

Air

Wand, incense, bell, feathers

Yellow

Fire

Candle, athame, incense

Red

Water

chalice

Blue

Spirit

Magic circle, positive intention

Violet, white, black

Element

Crystals and Stones

Herbs

Essential Oils

Earth

Jade, pyrite, moss agate, tourmaline

Horehound, moss, mugwort

Cypress, honeysuckle, oakmoss

Air

Aventurine, mottled jasper, turquoise, topaz

Red clover, comfrey leaf, dandelion

Frankincense, lemon balm, lavender

Fire

Amber, bloodstone, garnet, tiger’s eye

Basil, cayenne, nettles

Bergamot, ginger, rosemary

Water

Amethyst, aquamarine, lapis lazuli, moonstone

Catnip, hibiscus flower, passion flower

Lemon, chamomile, sandalwood

Spirit

Jet, onyx, quartz crystal

All, but especially mistletoe

All