Air is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science.

Air is considered to be both hot and wet, and according to Plato is associated with the octahedron.

In Pagan or Neo-Pagan (Wiccan) tradition, it is associated with the East, Spring, and the color green on the physical plane. Air is represented by an upward pointing triangle with a horizontal line through it, musical instruments, feathers, the wand, breath, bells and windchimes, whistles, swords (athames), and incense. Further, Air is represented in through the act of tossing objects into the wind, ribbons, aromatherapy, songs, dances, and suspending things in high places. Air represents intelligence, communication, psychic powers, and masculinity. In rituals, to invoke the spirit of Air, the petition is made to the east for either a tower or a guardian whom is asked to bring wisdom, guidance, and strength to the person whom has called forth. The manifestations of the Element of Air are breezes, the sky, windstorms, clouds, rainbows, lightning, thunder, and birdsong. Birds, especially the eagle and the hawk, are also thought to personify the element of Air, as are most things that fly, such as butterflies. Astral creatures of Air (elementals) are the Sylph, Faerie, Djinn, Griffin and the Elf. Air’s place on the pentagram is the upper left point. It is associated with many other concepts, including the sword suit in the tarot.

In China and Japan, Air was represented by a blue dragon; in the Aztec religion, by a rabbit; to the Scythians, a yoke; to the Hindus and Greeks, a sword.

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• Air

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