Tradition · Folk WesternFifth Element
- Alternate Names
- AkashaSpiritQuintessence
- Alchemical Symbol
- Salt
- Tattva
- Akasha
- Tattva Symbol
- Black egg or indigo oval
- Qualities
TemperatureNeither hot nor cold
HumidityNeither moist nor dry
MovementOmnidirectional still
- Direction
SecondaryAboveBelowWithin
NoteAether is the center that connects all directions, the axis mundi
- Timing
Time of dayTwilight liminal times
Life stageBefore birth after death
NoteAether exists outside of time
- Correspondences
PlanetsPrimaryNeptunePlutoUranus
NoteAether transcends planetary influence but resonates with transpersonal planets
ZodiacNoteAether underlies all signs
TarotSuitThe whole major arcana
NoteAether is the journey through the Major Arcana itself
ChakrasSecondaryThird eye chakra
NoteAether connects all chakras
- Colors
SecondaryVioletBlackClearIridescentUltraviolet
NoteAether is often represented by white (all colors) or black (no color) or clear (transparency)
- Stones
SecondaryAmethystApophylliteBlack diamondClear quartzDanburiteDiamondHerkimer diamondMoldavitePhenaciteSeleniteSpirit quartzSugilite
- Herbs
PrimaryFrankincenseMyrrhSandalwoodLotus
SecondaryCannabisMugwortDaturaMorning gloryBlue lotusSalvia
NoteMany spirit herbs are entheogens—use with appropriate caution and respect
- Metals
- ElectrumPlatinumQuicksilver
- Animals
MythicalPhoenixDragonSphinxUnicornAll mythical beings
PhysicalAll animals as totemsWhite animalsAlbino animals
- Body
SystemsNervous system subtleEnergetic body
PartsPineal glandCrown of headAura
FunctionsConsciousnessBreath of lifeSoul
SenseSixth sense intuition
- Tools
SecondaryThe circle itselfThe centreCordCauldron
Altar itemsWhite candleClear quartzIncenseRepresentations of all elements
- Elemental Beings
Alternate rulerThe divine
NaturePure consciousness, divine presence, the animating force in all beings
InteractionInvoke through meditation, prayer, ritual, presence, breath
- Psychological
RepresentsConsciousnessSoulDivineUnityTranscendenceMeaningPurpose
BalancedTraitsSpiritually connectedPurposefulPeacefulUnifiedPresentAware
StateConnection to divine/source, sense of purpose, inner peace, unity with all
DeficientTraitsDisconnectedMeaninglessNihilisticSoullessEmpty
StateSpiritual disconnection, lack of purpose, emptiness, depression
ExcessTraitsUngroundedSpiritual bypassDetachedDissociatedEscapist
StateSpiritual addiction, ignoring physical reality, dissociation
ShadowUsing spirituality to avoid life, spiritual superiority, loss of self in the 'all'
- Magical Workings
Optimal forSpiritual developmentConnection to divineEnlightenmentIntegrationUnity workTranscendenceDeath workRebirthAkashic recordsHigher selfChannelingMeditationPrayer
Avoid forMaterial manifestationGroundingPhysical healingWhen ungrounded
Ritual actionsMeditationPrayerBreathworkCenteringInvocationChanneling
- Invocation Approach
Direction to faceCenter or above
VisualizationWhite light, void, infinite space, divine presence, the breath
SensationExpansion beyond body, unity with all, peace, presence
WordsI call upon Aether, the source and destination of all
WarningAether without the other elements is ungrounded—integrate with earth/water/fire/air
ResonanceMystics meditators those seeking divine connection
- Deities Associated
NoteAether transcends and includes all deities—it is the divine itself
- Keywords
CoreConsciousnessSoulUnityTranscendenceDivineSource
VerbsTranscendUniteBecomeBeAwakenConnect
StatesBeyond polarityTranscendentOmnipresentEternal
- In Nature
ManifestationsThe breathLife forceConsciousnessThe space between
SeasonsAll seasons and no season—the eternal present
WeatherClear sky, liminal moments, eclipse
- Mundane Correspondences
ActivitiesMeditationPrayerBreathingBeing presentContemplation
PlacesTemplesSacred sitesNatureAny place made sacredWithin
ObjectsAltarSacred symbolsBreathConsciousness itself
- Relationship to Other Elements
FireAether gives fire its animating force and transformative power
WaterAether gives water its intuitive depth and emotional truth
AirAether gives air its inspiration and connection to higher mind
EarthAether gives earth its life force and sacred nature
NoteAether is the fifth element that animates and unites the other four
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Every entry that names Aether, grouped by the system it comes from.