The Lady: The Lady is the Goddess and represents the three stages of womanhood. She is often symbolized by the triple moon symbol, showing the waxing, full, and waning phases. These three phases represent the Goddess in Her roles as the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone (an elderly wise woman.) The maiden is youthful innocence and beauty, while the Mother is the creator of life. In her aspect as the Crone, the Lady is typically a symbol of sagacity, intuition, and knowledge, and she is usually pictured with water and cups.
The Lord: Sometimes referred to only as the God, the Lord is the embodiment of the scared masculine. He is seen as the young and virile Horned God, associated with the fertility of Spring. At different times …show more content…
This is the season of thankfulness and gratitude. In addition, it’s the period in which the nights are growing longer and darker, and for Wiccans, it’s the season of the Witches’ New Year, the time in which the cycle of life, death, and rebirth begins anew. The crops and fields are dying, and with them, the earth, but we know that despite the end of the harvest, life will return again in a few months.
Winter: For must of us, Winter is a fallow time. It’s the coldest part of the year, the land is frozen, and the skies are dark and gloomy. However, this is also a season of celebration, when we gather together with our loved ones. We mark the return of light at the Winter Solstice, when the sun begins to move closer to the Earth, and the days gradually begin to get longer.
Spring: During the Spring season, life is beginning anew in the fields and gardens. Spring is a time of planting and fertility, and the rebirth of the land. It’s a time of year when we feel revitalized, as life returns once more. It’s the season we begin to start thinking about what we want to bring into our own lives as we plant seeds—both physical and spiritual—for our goals for the year. We rejoice in the greening of the earth in Spring and recognize that this is a time of year when we can take advantage of the earth’s natural cycles to bring about our fruitfulness and creation …show more content…
Associated with the north, Earth is Feminine, fertile, and stable, like the Goddess herself, and tied to the endless cycle of birth, life, death, and final rebirth. Earth is usually represented by the colors green and brown.
Air: The element of the east, Air is representative of the soul and the breath of life, as well as wisdom and the powers of the mind. Air is the element of communication and can be used to rid the troublesome issues, carry them away on the breeze. Air is connected to white and yellow in color magic.
Fire: The masculine, purifying energy of Fire is associated with the God and the south. It’s tied to strong will, passion, and energy. Fire both creates and destroys and can heal or harm. For color magic, use red and orange for Fire associations.
Water: Used for cleansing and purification, Water is related to the west, and to the Goddess. Water is often associated with blessings, healing, and our emotions. In many Wiccan covens, consecrated water is used to bless the sacred circle and any tools within it. Water is associated with blue in color