The Book of Air

Pentacle points:

On the Iron Pentacle this point is Self with a capital S. On the Pearl, it is Knowledge. It is all about balance, about the vast plain of space between self-abnegation and narcissism. We have to know who we are, our strengths, our weaknesses, our tools and weapons, and the things we fear about ourselves in order to become the warriors we are meant to be. If we walk this path, no one can force us into betrayal through blackmail, reward, seduction, or anything about ourselves that cannot abide the light of day.

Color associations:

Yellow, like the rising sun.

Direction:

East

Tool:

The wand. Yes, in most traditions air is the suit of blades and swords. But not in this one. The wand is the tool of mind and memory, of knowledge and clarity. It guides energy, lays the plans and the lines of the world. With it we pluck the strands, the warp and weft, and collect the magic that is called there.

Guardian:

East brought us knowledge, and language. Of all the Guardians and Watchers, he is the most accessible because of this. Although he loves to pun. He usually says that because he brought us language, he invented puns and feels entitled to use them at will. Groaning is part of the exchange, so don’t worry about groaning. He is brilliant and will expect the same of you. It is his beautiful hand and voice that guide me to create this for you, love. He has called me to write this book of shadows and whispers.

Gate between:

There are many gates. The one I have found was at Balanced Rock at Arches National Park. Two great sentinel stones stand on either side, facing east. The Rock stands as an altar, a beautiful and graceful sentry to the Eastern lands. And just beyond lies the canyon, the river of air. At night you can see the path of stars and the Milky Way, the winds that blow in the spaces in between.

Gate within:

The throat. The sigil, drawn on the throat, opens this port for East, and welcomes him to commune and speak. It also can be used to open your throat to speak what you fear to say.