When witches refer to the “elements,” they don't mean the periodic table you learned about in science class. They're talking about the four cornerstones of creation — earth, air, fire, and water — the fundamental energies that exist in everything on earth. Magicians understand these energies and manipulate them to manifest the results they desire. In the previous chapter, you learned about the connection between the elements and the four directions, but there's more to it, as you'll soon discover.