Gusts of glory
Bsaw the winds ack in Greek and Roman times, the people as Gods – the sons of Aeolus, Lord of the Winds. compass The four main ones came from each of the cardinal still invoke these points, and they all had special powers. Occultists Even though spirits at the four quarters to guard the magic circle. the powers of one winds are formed from air, three of them carry Eurius is purely of the other elements, Earth, Fire and Water. Only into your life. Air. Use their influence to bring creative change
The Lord of the North Boreas Wind is linked to the Element of Earth. He was tremendously strong and intent on his own way. He comes with the harsh blast, but he also brings the ancient wisdom of cave and standing stone. When you feel the touch of Boreas, imagine that you are being bestowed with common sense. Say: ‘Hail, Boreas, bring me luck and protect me.’ Scatter barley and watch Boreas take them to earth.
When a sharp flurry comes from the East and Eurius whips tears into your eyes, it’s Eurius, Lord of from the the East Wind, telling you to wake up. Eurius hails His direction of the dawn and is linked to the Air Element. to the East gifts are clear thought and new beginnings. Turn bring me and say: ‘Hail Eurius, free me from old ideas, good news and inspiration.’ Hang some wind-chimes where Eurius can sound his message of hope.
The warm breath of Notus Lord Notus from the South brings the gifts of the Element of Fire. Notus arrives when Sirius, the Dog Star rises with the dawn, bringing heat. If Notus was too strong, crops died and drought scorched the land. But Notus brings the gifts of courage and enthusiasm. He awakens the fire In you. Light a frankincense joss-stick and believe in hold it to the South. Say: ‘Hail Notus, make me of optimism. myself and be positive.’ Breathe his message
Gentle or rowdy, Zephyrus, the West Wind Zephyrus rules the Element of Water. Coming from the and direction of sunset, Zephyrus may whisper of tranquillity He heralds slumber, or toss about in outbursts of emotion. soothing transformation in driving showers and brings the and be of soft rain. He urges you to release buried emotions it into the compassionate. Fill a shell with water and sprinkle say: ‘Hail path of Zephyrus. As he blows the droplets back, Zephyrus, bring me love, empathy and healing.’