# Elements and magical beings? **URL:** \ **Category:** Q&A\ **Tags:** elements\ **Created:** [July 3, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/elements-and-magical-beings/11471 "2021-07-03T23:49:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mary25](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/mary25/32/21996_2.png) [@mary25](https://forum.spells8.com/u/mary25)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/elements-and-magical-beings/11471/1 "2021-07-03T23:49:01Z")
Remember the dragon themed challenge last week? It made me wonder about the other 3 elements. If dragons are associated with fire, are there magical beings associated with the other elements, by any chance? Water, earth, air… ---
**Author:** ![Amethyst](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amethyst/32/1750_2.png) [@Amethyst](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amethyst)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/elements-and-magical-beings/11471/2 "2021-07-04T00:03:49Z")
Well I’d say mermaids for water, fairies for air, and gnomes or brownies for earth. But that’s just me. It is an idea though! Thanks for bringing it up! ---
**Author:** ![Katy\_Mysticsens](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/katy_mysticsens/32/10456_2.png) [@Katy\_Mysticsens](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Katy_Mysticsens)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2021, 8:35am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/elements-and-magical-beings/11471/3 "2021-07-04T08:35:56Z")
Hello, I believe the answer is yes! Many ‘traditional’ groups use the following elemental correspondences: Air - Sylphs Water - Undines Fire - Salamanders Earth - Gnomes There are, of course, many countless variations to this list. The amount of associations with the elements is limitless! A lot of people call on “the watchtowers’” and/or “guardians” of each direction. There are lists of Kings and Queens that rule each element as well. Astrology lists the zodiac signs by element, and there are a lot of different colors assigned to them too. You might enjoy reading about [some elemental correspondances](https://www.mysticsense.com/The-Four-Elements-And-What-They-Mean/), or even just call upon ‘the elementals’ of each direction to invoke their power. The bottom line is that **there is no single way to view the elements and the spirits associated with them.** Many traditions assign their own version of spiritual guides to each of the four elements. Some people even categorize _every_ spirit by element, so the opportunities are endless. ---
**Author:** ![IrisW](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/irisw/32/79177_2.png) [@IrisW](https://forum.spells8.com/u/IrisW)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/elements-and-magical-beings/11471/4 "2021-07-04T17:41:56Z")
What an interesting idea. Might have to sit and think of my own list of creatures and elements, but I’ve always had a fascination with mermaids and the sea… And I love gnomes. I’d probably have a village of garden gnomes but hubby isn’t keen. He’s tolerant of many of my other whims so I’ve capitulated on this one mostly. Except for this little guy 😁 ![IMG_20200810_175718~01](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/3/3b6fc802c2d5101434d49dfee33709ea39e3eac7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![mary25](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/mary25/32/21996_2.png) [@mary25](https://forum.spells8.com/u/mary25)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/elements-and-magical-beings/11471/5 "2021-07-04T20:49:46Z")
Me, too! I was thinking of painting a mermaid on my blue candle (since the dragon was on the red one) and then a fairy on the yellow candle. I was toying with the idea of painting a dryad on the green candle, thinking maybe dryads are like “mermaids of the trees” in a way. But according to this article, dryads are more associated with Spirit. It may have to be a gnome, I suppose! [Dryads, Trees & the Fifth Element | Eye of Horus Metaphysical | Tarot Psychic Readings - 612-872-1292](https://www.eyeofhorus.biz/dryads-trees-the-fifth-element/) ---
**Author:** ![mary25](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/mary25/32/21996_2.png) [@mary25](https://forum.spells8.com/u/mary25)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/elements-and-magical-beings/11471/6 "2021-07-04T20:52:09Z")
P.S. Does your dark little darling have…fangs?!? LOL ---
**Author:** ![IrisW](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/irisw/32/79177_2.png) [@IrisW](https://forum.spells8.com/u/IrisW)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2021, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/elements-and-magical-beings/11471/7 "2021-07-04T21:23:21Z")
He does. Who doesn’t need a vampire gnome? 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Amethyst](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amethyst/32/1750_2.png) [@Amethyst](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amethyst)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/elements-and-magical-beings/11471/8 "2021-07-04T23:58:42Z")
HEE! What a cute little gnome! Very unusual looking. I get why your hubby isn’t keen though, too many gnomes creep me out. They’re like this little garden army waiting to wake up. ---
**Author:** ![mary25](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/mary25/32/21996_2.png) [@mary25](https://forum.spells8.com/u/mary25)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2021, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/elements-and-magical-beings/11471/9 "2021-07-05T03:57:13Z")
I so LOVE that 🙂