Moving clockwise, set down the representation of each element at its corresponding direction: Something related to Earth to the north, Air to the east, Fire to the south, and the seashell to the west. ![]() To use them, begin at the north or eastern portion of your circle or altar. Any kind of shell can be used, from lion paw shells to big, vibrantly pink conches. In some traditional forms of witchcraft, it is common to represent all four elements in your circle or on your altar. Some spells focus specifically on the magical properties of the shells themselves. ![]() Traditionally, shells serve as bowls for holding sage or incense during smoke cleansing, as a means of divination, and much more. For many years, folk magic practitioners did not have access to fancy tools and stones from around the globe - they had to work with what they were able to find or forage in nature.
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