Working with the Elements: Home

Transforming where you live into a home is a challenge as so many of us move frequently for work, school, or to gradually better locations.  Working with the four elements is one way to improve the energy and feel of your space.

The four elements are earth, air, fire and water. To the left is a visual representation of the elements that I made out of pictures I took on the summer solstice.

I like to find ways to bring all the elements together in one powerful way. Some things just naturally use all four and plants are an excellent example of that concept.


Plants live in the earth, take in the sun, expel oxygen, and rely on water. They are incredible sources of energy and life that when placed in an apartment or house aid in giving the sense of comfort that makes a home. Growing a small, indoor herb garden is an excellent way to improve your environment. The herbs can be harvested for meals and thus strengthen the connection.

I've never had much success in growing things, but I've had an indoor garden for two months now and even my cats are gentle with it.

This is the garden at the beginning of the summer. I water the plants using a large shell that I received as a gift. Using this shell increases the feeling of magical association and elemental awareness that I love.

Monday Moon Day

In this photo I took just before midnight the cloud slipping past the moon forms a lid and the almost full Luna looks down at us. This look with its sharp angle seems to challenge us or perhaps scrutinize what we are doing. While this is the mood the photo captured it is not how the moon looked in person. Instead, the sharp cloud line was barely visible against the bright details of the lunar surface and the yellowy mist that is hinted at in the photo. Despite this air of scrutiny, as usual I felt comforted when I looked at the moon.


If the moon is out then I usually go out to look at the beautiful dance it does across time. The moon is the foundational cycle of my life. There are hundreds of photos that I've taken over the years of Luna. In the moment I take the photo I want to capture the radiance and light that the moon provides. It's a ritual of mine. Light to light.