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Eurius and his youthful lady - for the lady is, of course, equal in importance to the lord - open portals on the dawn, and their own Element of Air. The Sylphs come flying through with all their gifts. However, in this case they are on a mission! Their purpose is to guard the circle against all lack of clarity and excessive and inappropriate emotion.
Eurius comes with dizzying, mountaintop visras, with the sound of the wind rushing through the trees, and with the sometimes gentle, sometimes brilliant light of dawn. Eurius is freedom from prejudice, routine, and all concepts that hold us back.
His is the realm of new beginnings - turn to him when you need a little confidence and a lot of hope.
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The hot breathof warmer climates come in with Notus and his dazzleing queen, as they open the way to the essence of midday. With them come the salamanders - irrepressible beings of flame and energy, all of which they are determined to put to work
Notus comes with the hot breathe of the sun-baked desert, and with all that is exotic and colorful. He also brings vistas of hilltop beacons, fireworks, welcoming hearths, and even home cooking. It all depends where you are calling him, and why. Notus is freedom from the negative and all the "I can'ts" that we keep repeating.
His is the realm of belief - turn to him when you need some oomph, and when you want to feel playful.
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Zephyrus and his gentle landy bring with them the repose and tranquility of evening. With them come the undines, diving and splashing. Now they arrive with all the poetry abd sweetness of their natures. They bring true feelings that come with self-knowledge.
Zephyrus comes with the softness of the rain and the mystery of the westering sun. Zephyrus can also be strong and rousing, driving the showers and heralding transformarion. Zephyru is freedom from the loneliness and any feelings of not belonging.
His is the realm of true emotions - turn to him when you need the release of tears or laughter and want to feel cared for.
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Boreas and his nobel queen bring with them the solidity and protection of earth. With them come the gnomes, marching purposefully. Now they come with a down-to-earth practicality. There are no-nonsense beings who blieve in being organized.
Boreas comes with harsh blasts of snowy wastes, but also with the ancient wisdom of the cave and the solitary standing stone. Call upon him for certainty and security.
In Western occultism the names of the Winds are used as part of magical invocations. When the magic circle is cast, made of mind-stuff and intended to protect the practioner and contain the power, The four Elements are summoned at the four quarters and are asked to act as guardians.