The direction of this Element is east and the
colour usually associated with it is yellow.
Incense is often used to represent Air, since the
movement of the air can be seen in the incense
smoke.
When you are looking for inspiration, need
new ideas or perhaps to break free from the
past or undesired situations, you would use
this Element. The quality associated with it is
that of thinking or the use of the intellect. When
working in a magical circle, Air is the second
quarter on which you call for protection.
The sylphs are the Air spirits; their Element
has the most subtle energy of the four. They are
said to live on the tops of mountains and are
volatile and changeable. They are usually
perceived with wings and look like cherubs or
fairies. One of their tasks is said to be to help
humans receive inspiration
