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The Wisdom of the Elements: The Sacred Wheel of Earth, Air, Fire and Water

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This book is one of "those" for me: it brought together so many pieces. Upon finishing it, I had a holistic picture of the four elements as applied in many areas of metaphysics, including astrology and tarot, and in medicine and sacred wheels used in many spiritual traditions. Margie covers so much, from the five platonic solids of sacred geometry to chinese medicine and the tao, to archangels. She even has recipes! Her discussion of the four elements is the most in-depth and informative I've ever come across. I've been studying metaphysics for over 17 years, and this book was the one that gave me what I was missing re: fire, earth, air and water. She also discusses elementals, which I've been curious about. Her style is companionable. Her meditations are doable - and I really have trouble in that department. Do yourself a favor: get this one!

I found this amazing little book quite by accident, and what a fortuitous accident! This book cuts right to the heart of things - a human's relationship with the basic elements of life - in a way that is practical, relevant, heart warming, and mentally satisfying. Though this is not a book that purports to be about shamanism, the world view this book puts forth is indeed that of the shaman, who acknowledges his/her relationship to "all that is." Or perhaps it would be more accurate to state that this book manages to reach beyond titles and labels such as shamanism, neopaganism, witchcraft, buddhism, or any of them, to the deep secrets of acknowledging one's intimate relationship to the very forces that shape body, mind and spirit.

An eclectic and personal study of the Elements this book is the best on the subject since Scott Cunningham's EARTH POWER. Actually more complete, more full of exercises and of much greater depth that Mr. Cunningham's book, it is the next step in our understanding of the elements. Material derived from many cultures, all of which Ms. McArthur has personal knowledge of, enlightened the reader about the universiality of elemental expressions. The exercises very accurately actualized the essence of each element. This is a good reference book for creating ritual and interacting with the powers of Nature. I've already given out 4 copies to friends.

It is a Wiccan/Golden Dawn/High Magick look at the elements that goes into great depth. IT is not over ridden with too many spells or meditations. It gives good information to Wiccans and the like who wish to have an eclectic look at the elements. Much better than Cunningham's Elemental books.

This is the one of the best books I've seen on this subject. The author provides deep and thoughtful explanations of the powers of the Four Elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth, in a way that is both magically and practically useful. The book includes magical and spiritual correspondences for each element, as well as exercises, ideas for altars, information on the chakras, and an intriguing section on dreamwork. The book is well written and organized, making it easy to find just what you're looking for.

This book has information regarding the elements that I have not seen anywhere else. Insightful, and creative, the content of this book appeals to both to the beginning and intermediate student of the occult. I went on the suggested journeys and found them well thought out, highly interesting, and came back with information about each direction that I had not been aware of in my 20 years as a Priestess. No serious student or teacher of the occult arts should be without this book.

I initially pulled this book from the shelf because the beautiful cover attracted me. But I ended up buying it, because it looked so interesting.

I've found this book to be FULL of information. It makes many connections and correspondences I'd never thought of before. In some places, there's so much packed into a paragraph, that I had to read it 2-3 times to really get all that was there. I can tell this book is destined to become one of my favorite reference books. Any pagan who seriously wants to understand the sacred wheel of the elements we all work with, owes it to themselves to read this book. It's just become required reading in my training circle!

I read these reviews and they all seemed so glowing, so I bought this book, but I was VERY disappointed. So, I came back to let others know that I thought it was poorly represented. In fact, I'm wondering who wrote these reviews? Guess I will sign mine like everyone else.

<Sigh> Yet another in a list of Fluff Bunny books. This one is so full of wannabe tree hugger information that it almost put me to sleep within the first part of the introduction. This author's writing is uninspired, unoriginal, and boring. If you are into this "hippie magick", then you may like it.. otherwise pass it up for something better. Try Scott Cunningham's excellent book on the elements if you're a wiccan and want something really worth reading on earth, air, fire, and water.