You can learn a lot by connecting and working with the Elementals around us. They are the creatures/spirits of the Air, Fire, Water and Earth that surround us all through out Nature in all of her aspects and form. The earth beneath, the sky above, in the seas, lakes and rivers. In all of these places you will find Elementals at work (and play!); as a single entity, group, several different types working together or in some places Elementals that seem to be a combination.
Elementals are basically Devas and Nature Spirits (sometimes called Fairies) that emanate, interact and are one with a certain element or other creation of Nature. For example, Dryads are a form of Earth Elemental that live in/with/of Trees. In some ways they are the tree but in others are not. A tree can grow without a Dryad but it isn't whole; it is an empty shell. (this is rare and in places that are very unhealthy or negative where the Devic Realm has fled; I have never found such a place but have heard tell of them.
The Elementals are divided up into four categories. These categories are Air, Fire, Water and Earth. There is also Ether which is...in a nut shell an element of pure Spirit. Angels are of this element. Below is a list of their different attributes and some of the names that we have given some of them.
Before we go into the separate attributes of Elementals, let me explain first what I mean by Nature Spirits (Fairies) and Devas (pronounced Daiva, like the name Dave. A Sanskrit word meaning "shining one"). The entire group is called the Devic Realm. This is the energetic/spirit realm of Nature; earth bound and beyond. They are all Devas but the littler ones are generally called Nature Spirits. The ones that are referred to as Devas are generally the larger ones, the one that are involved in large areas ranging from a back yard to a continent to the biggest Earth Elemental/Deva of all: Gaia. The Earth Mother herself.
Air / Sylphs
Well.... of course we wouldn't last five minutes without it. It is both the most gentle of Elementals and the most powerful. Stand and breath in the morning breeze and greet the Sylphs as you feel them on your face... or hide in your basement during a hurricane. They are both simply Air Elementals. As I said their mythical name is Sylphs. They are in the air and wind around you, the clouds, the smoke of your Smudge and incense, the steam in your bath and in the morning mists of the mountains.
Sylphs are much like Undines in that they are very playful (sometimes too playful!) and are fun and relaxing to watch. Lie down on the ground and watch the wind playing in the trees. Or just lie down in your yard or the nearest park and watch the clouds.
We obviously need air in the garden: plants and insects breath too. But the soil needs to breath as well. Make sure that your soil is "friable"; that is "fluffy" so that air (and water) can get down into it. If your soil is too compact and hard and dry then Air Elementals can't get down there to help the other Elementals.
Fire / Salamanders
Where would we be without fire? Would we have been able to survive the Ice Age at all? A good friend of Humans to be sure. Light a match; you have a Fire Elemental, turn on your Furnace; you have a Fire Elemental. They are there over our romantic candle light dinners, camp fires with the kids and cook outs on the grill. Even though we are so dependent on them we completely forget about them most of the time. When was the last time you thanked the flame at the end of a match? :-)
Mythically called Salamanders, Fire Elementals are everywhere. The most powerful on Earth are Volcanoes. The Sun is the most powerful in our solar system and has been viewed as The Father/God/Creator for many religions. Anything that creates heat is of this Element.
When you are around Fire Elementals you know it. They can make their presence felt very strongly. Ouch! As you know you must work with them very carefully, very respectfully. When approached properly in these ways they can be very beneficial in many aspects of your life.
In the garden the most obvious need for Fire Elementals is in the compost pile. We need heat to break it down to the right consistency. Fire Elementals are there to help ignite the first spark of life in a seed.
Water / Undines
What is it....two thirds of the Earth is Water? Something like 90% of our bodies is water. Apparently we have a need for water. And the Undines, the mythical name for many of the Water Elementals are everywhere. What a sacred thing drinking a glass of water really is.
Undines, Water Nymphs and Sprites. These are the most common Water Elementals. Our mythologies in all cultures are full of stories. The Devas of this element have been elevated to God hood in many cultures. Such as Poseidon to name just one.
Have you ever been to Niagara Falls? I hope you can get there some day if you haven't. This is one of the most powerful Devas I have ever come across. What do I mean by powerful? The best I can answer is they have a very, very strong presence
Undines like fun. Actually all Elementals like to have fun, it's just sometimes their concept of fun is a little hard for us to understand. But they can be fun for us to watch as well as play with them as well. Just go to the beach and there you both are! You can either get right in the water with them or lie on the beach and simply watch.
We obviously need water in the garden, even it we just rely on the Rain Elementals to do the work for us.
Earth / Dwarfs
This covers the Earth Dwellers. They who live in, on and of the Earth.
Those in the Earth are mythically called Dwarfs. I prefer the name Stone People, mostly because the name Dwarf has been over used in stories and is often wrong or worse; overly sentimentalized. If it has anything to do with the Earth in terms of soil, rock or stone you will find them. Because they like the dark and are often under things people have connected negative concepts about them.
They are also known as preferring isolation and that hasn't helped their reputation either. That is with the exception of the Stone People that work with small stones such as the crystals and stones we use for various purposes. They like to interact with people and often use us to move around. Ever picked up a stone for some inexplicable reason and carried it around for awhile or tossed it into a lake or ocean? Or given it to someone as a gift? I bet you thought it was your idea. :-)
When you garden you should remember the Stone People that work in your soil. Work with them and you will find your soil improving. They don't like chemicals, at least the one's I've worked with don't. But like all Elementals that work along side of us they like to be acknowledged.
Plant Spirits are considered Earth Elementals. As I mentioned above Dryads: Tree Spirits are in this category. As are the Nature Spirits of any plant. Any way you work with plants: as a gardener, flower arranger, farmer, chef or herbal healer you are working with Nature Spirits.
Woodlands and fields have their own Elementals ranging from little Nature Spirits to Devas emanating from a whole ecosystem. When you walk in a forest and you feel the cool calmness you are subconsciously connecting with the Deva of that forest. It is to your benefit to make this connection (and all other Elementals and Devas) consciously.
PURIFICATION OF THE MIND, BODY & SOUL
I am Augustus I belong to the elemental realms, you will know me as a Salamander I belong to the Fire Elements and I come today to speak with you on purification. Purification of the mind and the soul are so very important & very much overlooked by those walking their path to enlightenment. We in the nature realms find it perplexing that you take so much care about your bodily appearance, bathing, pruning & pampering your outer bodies, but never giving a second thought to your inner body. The food you eat, the thoughts you think these are also important to your overall well-being.
I ask you a question... is it better for the body to live longer and in health or better to look graceful and pure on the outside but have but a few numbered days on this beautiful planet?
Too many people do not take into account the damage they do to their bodies through the food they partake, the alcohol they drink or the drugs they use, always thinking they will make amends another day, until before they realise it there are no more other days left and they wish they had then listen to their inner voices while they had the opportunity to change!
We do not ask for you to become hermits through life as this is not the reason you are here, you are here to enjoy your lives and everything should be experienced in moderation if this is your wish but a time has come to this planet where balance is required in all things. If you can find your balance in this your life with what has to be done and what you would like to do and bring this alignment with your heart centre then you will see how fulfilling life on Earth can be as this is how it is meant to be!
Take pleasure in your food; take pleasure in your work but most of all take pleasure in yourself! See your body as part of who you are - treat it with kindness, love & nurturing. If you take care of it, it will take care of you for where would you be without it?
We in the nature realms love you all very much and only want you to live a positive and happy life here on Earth. But this must begin from within yourselves. Learn to spend more time in nature absorbing the love and light from the animals, plants, trees & nature spirits for they only want to serve the creator through love for you. If you send your love to a plant and sit with it, it will return this to you 10 fold for this is their greatest joy bringing happiness to all who come in contact with them. Do you not feel your spirits lift when you are given flowers? When you walk into a room with fresh flowers do you not feel light hearted? This is the flowers gift to you; this is the gift of love from the creator to you through the flowers.
If you love nature and all that's in it, it will love you back wholeheartedly and you will feel your moods transform through this love. When your bodies feel heavy with toxic waste from the artificial food & liquid taken you can call upon us the salamanders to help clear your bodies of these toxins, for we are the purifiers & we are only waiting for to be asked as we cannot interfere on your behalf without your permission, but once asked we will work with you to clear away the pollutants within and help bring you back to health as this can only be done from the inside out! We ask for you to drink more water, as your bodies need this as much as the air you breath, but this is always overlooked by the many and it is fundamental to your wellbeing.
I leave you with these thoughts and guidance and if you chose to call upon us we will help you release all that needs releasing for you to have a life full of love, happiness & health.
In love Augustus
