Before we can begin working with a specific element we must learn it intimately. This means more than just learning what a chart says about it, however that can be helpful.
THE CORRESPONDENCES OF SPIRIT
Celtic name: aethyr
Alternate names: ether, akasha
Direction: Center and circumference
Colors: violet, white, black
Tool: circle, self
Ritual Representations: practitioners, deity statues, god/dess symbols, deity itself, you
Time: all times, eternity
Season: all seasons, The Wheel of the Year
Gender: none, universal
Animals: dove
Deities: all deities, in traditional Wicca the Goddess and Horned One
Symbolizes: Immanence and transcendence, everything and nothing, joy, union, transformation
Types of Spirit magick:
Circles are cast by utilizing of all elements. The compass points of a circle each represent an element as well, with the circle itself being spirit, uniting and binding all together. The circle creates an enclosed magickal space that becomes the center.
To move energy in a ritual, spell, or work of magick is to evoke Spirit.
Spirit (sometimes called ether. aether, or akasha) is the subtle spiritual essence that pervades all space. Some believe that it is not ether itself, but an ether-like substance of a spiritual rather than material nature. Spirit is the prime element present in all things, providing space, connection and balance for all Elements to exist.
EXPERIENCE THE ELEMENT SPIRIT
Spirit is our way of connecting. Our souls are said to be interdependent, meaning we are all One. Some believe this to be figurative while others believe it to be literal.
Spirit is expressed as transformation. Just as The Wheel of the Year is constantly turning and changing, everything changes. Everything but Spirit of course.
Spirit can be likened to love or courage. We know what love and courage are and can recognize their effects. Like love and courage, Spirit is nearly impossible to describe. In fact, words seem to diminish the awe and beauty of what Spirit is. Spirit is different to everyone. It is experienced differently by everyone and described differently by everyone.
Spirit is present in our everyday existence at all times. It connects everything and everybody throughout all time. One of my favorite exercises to experience Spirit is to stand or sit right where you are. Stand still and close your eyes if you'd like. I want you to imagine what is going on in your building right now. Once you feel you have connected with them, expand it to your street. Then to your neighborhood. Feel yourself connected with everyone in your area. Now expand that to your entire town or city. Now your entire state. Now imagine you are connected with everyone in your country. Now the entire continent. Now feel your connection to everyone on the planet. Feel your connection to all the plants and animals. Imagine everything and every person as One. Living and breathing as One. Experiencing everything that life has to offer as One.
Warning: Feeling everyone and everything for good or ill can be extremely intense and sometimes draining, especially when you think about all the negativity in the world. Try to focus on the positive aspects as best you can so you don't become overwhelmed. However, remember if you deny connection with all negative things you will only be experiencing half of the world.
Challenge: Once you have mastered connecting with the entire planet, expand your awareness to the entire universe. Expand your awareness to go beyond time, experiencing the past, present, and future all at once.
Eat something or ground yourself in another way if you feel drained, then record your experiences in your spiritual diary or book of shadows.
Credit: http://master-of-tarot.blogspot.com
