Vision Walk with the Weather Elements

There is a pilgrimage of the heart in which we are a gift, giving ourselves from the inexhaustible richness of our Souls.

- David Spangler

A Vision Walk involves moving with reverence, quietly holding the intention of receiving new insights, while remaining open for messages and signs. Even a short Vision Walk can be experienced as a sacred pilgrimage or mini Quest.

Take a quiet walk in a natural setting, opening yourself up to the wisdom of each of the Four Elements. During this personal pilgrimage, pay close attention to how these elements are expressing themselves through the weather around you.

The purpose of your Vision Walk is –

• For soul renewal and to give blessings
• To connect with each of the Elements and corresponding Nature Spirits
• To find out which of the Four Elements can assist you most right now
• For inspiration, illumination, grounding, and blossoming into your true Self
• To create a New Vision for your life

Use the suggested questions and elemental correspondences below as a guide, or feel free to create your own.

AIR

Direction – East [1]
Represents – Intellect, perception, intention, communication, poetry, connection to life force
Archangel of Air – Raphael, Healer of God
Season – Spring
Intuitive Gift – Clairaudience
Nature Spirits of Air – Sylphs
Weather Extreme – Hurricane, Cyclone, Tornado
Visualization for Balanced Element – Clean Air, Refreshing Breeze, Rainbows

Questions:

From which directions do our winter winds come? Or cooling summer breezes?
How does Wind affect me personally?
eg. Does the wind give me a sense of freedom? Does it help me to clear my thoughts?
What message does the spirit of the Air Element or Wind have for me?

Remember to be grateful for the clean air you breathe.

FIRE

Direction – South
Represents – Energy, transformation, inner strength, passion, fertility, connection to personal power
Archangel of Fire – Michael, He who is like God
Season – Summer
Intuitive Gift – Claircognizance
Nature Spirits of Fire – Salamanders
Weather Extreme – Heat wave, Wildfire, Volcano
Visualization for Balanced Element – Sunrise, Sunset, Contained Campfire

Questions:

When were the last wild fires here, and how did they effect the environment?
How does the element of Fire affect me personally?
eg. Does its warmth and light inspire me to be creative? To play and dance?
What message does the spirit of the Fire Element or Lightning have for me?
Remember to give thanks for the Fire that lights your way.

WATER

Direction – West
Represents – Intuition, feelings, purification, music, emotional release, inner reflection, compassion
Archangel of Air – Gabriel, Strength of God
Season – Autumn
Intuitive Gift – Clairvoyance
Nature Spirits of Water – Undines, Mermaids
Weather Extreme – Flood, Blizzard, Tsunami
Visualization for Balanced Element – Soft Rain, Gentle Stream, Calm Clear Ocean

Questions:

Where does the water I drink come from?
How does the Water Element affect me personally?
eg. Does it feel good to walk in the summer rain? Do I feel better after crying?
What message does the spirit of the Water Element or Rain have for me?
Give thanks for the purity of the water you drink.

EARTH

Direction – North
Represents – Grounding, ancestors, material foundation, ceremonial dance, connection to life path
Archangel of Earth – Uriel, Light of God
Season – Winter
Intuitive Gift – Clairsentience
Nature Spirits of Earth – Gnomes, Dryads (tree spirits)
Weather Extreme – Drought, Earthquake
Visualization for Balanced Element – Stable Soil, Fertile Garden, Old-growth Forest

Questions:

Could I easily create a calendar of the seasonal cycles where I live?
How does the Earth Element affect me personally?
eg. Do I feel nourished and full of life force? Does the earth help me feel grounded and secure?
What message does the spirit of the Earth Element have for me?
Give thanks for the Earth which nourishes your body and soul.

Creating a New Vision

When creating a new vision for your future, it’s helpful to work with all four elements combined, in a balanced way. The Weather Elements provide us with a direct encounter with each element as an expression of nature, and can add fascinating new dimensions to this process.

Through Air/Wind our thoughts are cleared and we perceive the new idea; through Fire/Lightning we receive the Divine Spark, the call to action and the creative inspiration to move forward. Water provides us with emotional intensity, the necessary desire and motivation to proceed towards our dream. Earth enables us to manifest our dream by grounding it into reality. Once we have integrated all four elements, the fifth element of Spirit becomes activated, breathing new life into our vision, allowing us to birth our gift into the world.

 [1] The elemental directions used here are derived from my Celtic Ancestry and apply to the Northern Hemisphere. If you live below the equator, the elemental associations on the wheel reflect seasonal opposites.

Excerpt from the chapter “Weather Whispers” by Sophia Fairchild, taken from the book Soul Whispers II: Secret Alchemy of the Elements in Soul Coaching, Soul Wings® Press, 2011. www.soulwingspress.com

© Sophia Fairchild, 2011. All rights reserved.