Air energy is concerned with the pursuit of knowledge, intellectual and spiritual.
Air Magick
The element of air is used in magic related to divination, seeking knowledge, education, travel, visualization and concentration.
Air Healing
Air is warm and moist.
Patients who are suffering from blackouts, shortness of breath, difficulty expressing or an inability to understand basic concepts may benefit from a meal heavy in air element foods.
Patients who already have too much air going on may be absent minded, frivolous, easily distracted, gossipy, over-thinking things, unable to focus and may suffer from gas or bloating. These would benefit from some earth foods.
The element of air is associated with the respiratory and circulatory systems, arms and legs, speech, the mind and imagination and the sense of smell.
Air Symbols
Air is symbolized by the colors yellow, gray and violet. It is associated with the planets Jupiter and Mercury and the zodiac signs Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. Air metals are tin and copper. Copper is recommended for cooking as it distributes heat well, but it should be coated with another material to prevent copper entering the food.
Air stones are transparent, lightweight or reflective; topaz, mica, quartz, aventurine, pumice.
All flying animals are associated with the element of air.
Air Foods
Air foods tend to have a light "airy" fragrance, and come from plants that have parts to blow in the air. Eating air foods can heighten your understanding and spiritual awareness.