Five Sacred Elements Mandala
EARTH
abundance
wealth
caves, canyons, groves, gardens, gemstones, rocks, mines, snakes
Winter
place of greatest darkness
AIR
intellect
thought
sky, wind, breezes, clouds, high places, breath, vibrations, birds
Spring
place of greatest light
FIRE
change, passion
deserts, volcanoes, hot springs, lightning, sun and stars, dragons
Summer
place of greatest heat
WATER
purification, emotions
lakes, wells, rivers, springs, ocean, rain, mist, fog, fish
Autumn
place of setting sun
SPIRIT
within and all around
Five sacred elements mandala. Hand lettered correspondences for earth, air, fire, water and spirit.
Collage and calligraphy in ink and gouache; foil accent; ribbons, beads, charms; can be hung by any of its four corners
12 x 12 inches
1999



