48 Get back to elemental

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A time to bring some elemental magic into your life, getting outside, doing something witchy or wild, letting go of who you believe you have to be, stepping into your elemental self

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Breaking free of pragmatism and logic, a time to explore the world with a childlike curiosity, getting past the fear of change and the fear of trying new things

The elements in most magic circles are earth, fire, air, water, and Spirit. And these elements create all matter and life. It’s time to break things down into their simplest elements, and to get back to your roots. What are the basics of what you’re building? If you’re a seasoned creator, what was your original plan or your original dream? There’s a likelihood that you’ve grown since you began your journey, and it may be time to shift your plans so that they make more sense for you now. Get back to the basics of exploring the world like a child and seeing things anew. Fresh eyes will offer you a fresh perspective, and when you break things down into their most basic parts, you can put them back together again in novel ways. Take another look at what you’re already doing, and what you’ve already done, and take special notice of the magic that you already have access to. It may be time to cut any extra drama, networking, and extracurriculars that aren’t 100% aligned with your basics, and call in the elements as you get back to your own kind of elemental. What quintessential desire runs through everything that you do, and what always remains the same?

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• When you think of the magic available to you in fire, water, earth, air, and Spirit, what comes up for you under each element? Write a list. When it’s done, can you see how your list could help you understand your next steps?
How could elemental energies inspire you? How could you bring more fire into your life? Or air? Water? Earth?