Aether
Aether is a fifth element: neither hot nor cold and neither moist nor dry, both and neither and transcendent, placed in the center, its season all and none.
Tradition · Folk WesternFifth Element
A note on this entry
The salt glyph (U+1F714) is used here for the fifth element, following the common modern convention; the strict alchemical quintessence glyph is U+1F700.
Correspondences
- Direction
- PrimaryCenterSecondaryAboveBelowWithinNote
Aether is the center that connects all directions, the axis mundi
- Colors
- PrimaryWhiteSecondaryVioletBlackClearIridescentUltravioletHex codesWhite#FFFFFFViolet#9B59B6Black#000000Note
Aether is often represented by white (all colors) or black (no color) or clear (transparency)
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- AkashaSpiritQuintessence
Practice
- Tools
- PrimaryThe selfAlternateAltarSecondaryThe circle itselfThe centreCordCauldronAltar itemsWhite candleClear quartzIncenseRepresentations of all elements
- Invocation Approach
- ToneReverent silentDirection to faceCenter or aboveTimeLiminal times or anyVisualizationWhite light, void, infinite space, divine presence, the breathSensationExpansion beyond body, unity with all, peace, presenceWordsI call upon Aether, the source and destination of allWarning
Aether without the other elements is ungrounded—integrate with earth/water/fire/air
ResonanceMystics meditators those seeking divine connection
Nature and meaning
- Psychological
- RepresentsConsciousnessSoulDivineUnityTranscendenceMeaningPurposeBalancedTraitsSpiritually connectedPurposefulPeacefulUnifiedPresentAwareStateConnection to divine/source, sense of purpose, inner peace, unity with allDeficientTraitsDisconnectedMeaninglessNihilisticSoullessEmptyStateSpiritual disconnection, lack of purpose, emptiness, depressionExcessTraitsUngroundedSpiritual bypassDetachedDissociatedEscapistStateSpiritual addiction, ignoring physical reality, dissociationShadowUsing spirituality to avoid life, spiritual superiority, loss of self in the 'all'
Details
- Alchemical Symbol
- Salt
- Tattva
- Akasha
- Tattva Symbol
- Black egg or indigo oval
- Qualities
- TemperatureNeither hot nor coldHumidityNeither moist nor dryPolarityBoth and neitherModeTranscendentDensityNo densityMovementOmnidirectional still
- Timing
- Correspondences
- PlanetsPrimaryNeptunePlutoUranusNote
Aether transcends planetary influence but resonates with transpersonal planets
ZodiacSignsAll, and noneNoteAether underlies all signs
TarotSuitThe whole major arcanaNoteAether is the journey through the Major Arcana itself
ChakrasPrimaryCrown chakraSecondaryThird eye chakraNoteAether connects all chakras
Numerology0591122Hebrew letter - Stones
- Primary—SecondaryAmethystApophylliteBlack diamondClear quartzDanburiteDiamondHerkimer diamondMoldavitePhenaciteSeleniteSpirit quartzSugilite
- Herbs
- Metals
- ElectrumPlatinumQuicksilver
- Animals
- MythicalPhoenixDragonSphinxUnicornAll mythical beingsPhysicalAll animals as totemsWhite animalsAlbino animals
- Body
- SystemsNervous system subtleEnergetic bodyPartsPineal glandCrown of headAuraFunctionsConsciousnessBreath of lifeSoulSenseSixth sense intuition
- Elemental Beings
- NameAngels or spiritsRulerVarious namesAlternate rulerThe divineNaturePure consciousness, divine presence, the animating force in all beingsInteractionInvoke through meditation, prayer, ritual, presence, breath
- Magical Workings
- Optimal forSpiritual developmentConnection to divineEnlightenmentIntegrationUnity workTranscendenceDeath workRebirthAkashic recordsHigher selfChannelingMeditationPrayerAvoid forMaterial manifestationGroundingPhysical healingWhen ungroundedRitual actionsMeditationPrayerBreathworkCenteringInvocationChanneling
- Deities Associated
- Keywords
- CoreConsciousnessSoulUnityTranscendenceDivineSourceVerbsTranscendUniteBecomeBeAwakenConnectStatesBeyond polarityTranscendentOmnipresentEternal
- In Nature
- ManifestationsThe breathLife forceConsciousnessThe space betweenSeasonsAll seasons and no season—the eternal presentWeatherClear sky, liminal moments, eclipse
- Mundane Correspondences
- ActivitiesMeditationPrayerBreathingBeing presentContemplationPlacesTemplesSacred sitesNatureAny place made sacredWithinObjectsAltarSacred symbolsBreathConsciousness itself
- Relationship to Other Elements
- FireAether gives fire its animating force and transformative powerWaterAether gives water its intuitive depth and emotional truthAirAether gives air its inspiration and connection to higher mindEarthAether gives earth its life force and sacred natureNote
Aether is the fifth element that animates and unites the other four
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☥ Deities 90
- Nyx Elemental Correspondence
- Tiamat Elemental Correspondence
- Erebus Elemental Correspondence
- Leviathan Elemental Correspondence
- Quan Yin Elemental Correspondence
- Saraswati Elemental Correspondence
- Mary Elemental Correspondence
- Arianrhod Elemental Correspondence
- Baldur Elemental Correspondence
- Buddha Elemental Correspondence
- Brahma Elemental Correspondence
- Psyche Elemental Correspondence
- Ouranos Elemental Correspondence
- Metis Elemental Correspondence
- Morpheus Elemental Correspondence
- Manannan Elemental Correspondence
- Vishnu Elemental Correspondence
- Shakti Elemental Correspondence
- Brihaspati Elemental Correspondence
- Amaterasu Elemental Correspondence
- Chang'e Elemental Correspondence
- Laozi Elemental Correspondence
- Seshat Elemental Correspondence
- Shu Elemental Correspondence
- Sul Elemental Correspondence
- El Elemental Correspondence
- Yahweh Elemental Correspondence
- Jesus Christ Elemental Correspondence
- Mary Magdalene Elemental Correspondence
- Allah Elemental Correspondence
- Aradia Elemental Correspondence
- The Faerie Queen Elemental Correspondence
- Rahu Elemental Correspondence
- Ketu Elemental Correspondence
- Hypnos Elemental Correspondence
- Hebe Elemental Correspondence
- Atlas Elemental Correspondence
- Hyperion Elemental Correspondence
- Jade Emperor Elemental Correspondence
- Xi Wangmu Elemental Correspondence
- Fuxi Elemental Correspondence
- Tsukuyomi Elemental Correspondence
- Tara Elemental Correspondence
- Tripura Sundari Elemental Correspondence
- Bhuvaneshvari Elemental Correspondence
- Chhinnamasta Elemental Correspondence
- Dhumavati Elemental Correspondence
- Matsya Elemental Correspondence
- Vamana Elemental Correspondence
- Vairocana Elemental Correspondence
- Manjushri Elemental Correspondence
- Avalokiteshvara Elemental Correspondence
- Maitreya Elemental Correspondence
- Samantabhadra Elemental Correspondence
- Prajnaparamita Elemental Correspondence
- Vajrasattva Elemental Correspondence
- Lir Elemental Correspondence
- Midir Elemental Correspondence
- Ahura Mazda Elemental Correspondence
- Asha Vahishta Elemental Correspondence
- Haurvatat Elemental Correspondence
- Abraxas Elemental Correspondence
- Barbelo Elemental Correspondence
- Nimue Elemental Correspondence
- Galahad Elemental Correspondence
- Percival Elemental Correspondence
- Benzaiten Elemental Correspondence
- Jurojin Elemental Correspondence
- Fukurokuju Elemental Correspondence
- Doumu Elemental Correspondence
- Wenchang Elemental Correspondence
- Huangdi Elemental Correspondence
- Atropos Elemental Correspondence
- Polyhymnia Elemental Correspondence
- Urania Elemental Correspondence
- Dievas Elemental Correspondence
- Ometeotl Elemental Correspondence
- Anu Elemental Correspondence
- Shai Elemental Correspondence
- Heh Elemental Correspondence
- Olodumare Elemental Correspondence
- Rangi Elemental Correspondence
- White Buffalo Calf Woman Elemental Correspondence
- The Fates Elemental Correspondence
- Eurynome Elemental Correspondence
- Ymir Elemental Correspondence
- Aditi Elemental Correspondence
- Pangu Elemental Correspondence
- Zurvan Elemental Correspondence
- Shekinah Elemental Correspondence
◆ Stones 12
- Amethyst Secondary Element
- Clear Quartz Secondary Element
- Diamond Secondary Element
- Moldavite Secondary Element
- Selenite Secondary Element
- Sugilite Secondary Element
- Apophyllite Secondary Element
- Herkimer Diamond Secondary Element
- Phenacite Secondary Element
- Spirit Quartz Secondary Element
- Danburite Secondary Element
- Black Diamond Secondary Element
◇ Workings 12
- Astral Projection Elements
- Spirit Contact Elements
- Psychic Development Elements
- Meditation Enhancement Elements
- Dream Work Elements
- Shadow Work Elements
- Ancestor Work Elements
- Necromancy Elements
- Transformation Elements
- Wisdom Elements
- Energy Raising Elements
- Charging Objects Elements
✷ Rituals 12
- Qabalistic Cross Elements
- Middle Pillar Ritual Elements
- Greater Ritual of the Pentagram Elements
- Bornless Ritual Elements
- Consecration of a Talisman Elements
- Drawing Down the Moon Elements
- Charge of the Goddess Elements
- Novena Elements
- Pathworking Elements
- Enochian Aethyr Scrying Elements
- Sigil Casting Elements
- Servitor Creation Elements
◈ Symbols 8
- Pentacle Element
- Om (Aum) Element
- Vesica Piscis Element
- Lotus Element
- Hamsa Element
- Pentagram Element
- Chi-Rho Element
- Endless Knot Element
△ Sacred geometry 7
- Circle Element
- Sphere Element
- Pentagon Element
- Merkaba Element
- Dodecahedron Element
- Squared Circle Element
- Pentagram Element
✟ Angels & demons 4
- Metatron Element
- Semyaza Element
- Armaros Element
- Archangels Element
⌇ Nadis 4
❁ Chakras 3
- Throat Chakra Element · Connects to Elements
- Third Eye Chakra Element · Connects to Elements
- Crown Chakra Element · Connects to Elements
⚙ Metals 2
- Electrum Element
- Meteoric Iron Element
☉ Planets 1
- Chiron Secondary Element
☽ Moon phases 1
- Waning Crescent Secondary Element
♈ Zodiac 1
- Ophiuchus Element
☯ Archetypes 1
- The Sovereign Element
◌ Koshas 1
- Anandamaya Kosha Element
◍ The 36 tattvas 1
- Akasha Element
≋ Vayus 1
- Vyana Element
⌬ Enochian 1
- The Tablet of Union Element
⚱ The Egyptian soul 1
- Ka Element
☿ Alchemy 1
- Multiplication Element
More in Elements
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- Earth Earth is a classical element: cold and dry, feminine and receptive, placed in the north, its season winter.
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- Air Air is a classical element: hot and moist, masculine and active, placed in the east, its season spring.
- Fire Fire is a classical element: hot and dry, masculine and active, placed in the south, its season summer.
- Water Water is a classical element: cold and moist, feminine and receptive, placed in the west, its season autumn.
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