Merry Meet.

In the last post we looked at the cup and its use. Now we will look at water.

Bowl of Water

Water is one of the four elements on our altar. As a feminine element, water represents the embryonic fluid of birth. It represents not only birth but also death–in the cycle of life. Both Death and water are associated with the West, which in turn is associated with the Summerlands. People of many cultures think of the afterlife and the need to cross water in some fashion to go the other side.

We use the water in conjunction with blessed salt to make our holy water. In turn, we use this holy water to cleanse objects and people. Holy water represents the salinity of the oceans and of the womb we all come from.

In the next post, I will discuss fire and its properties.

Blessed be,

Moonwater Silverclaw