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The alchemical/magical symbol for water is an inverted triangle, symbolizing downward flow. The downward pointing triangle is an ancient symbol of femininity, being a representation of female genitalia. One of the four alchemical elements, water has the properties cold and moist, and symbolizes intuition, the unconscious mind, and the enclosing, generating forces of the womb.
When paired with the fire triangle, or upward moving force, the Seal of Solomon is created. The water triangle is often represented by a chalice or cup; the symbol of water in tarot is the cup.
In Ritual magick and some Wiccan traditions, the elemental spirits of water are Undines.
Zodiac signs ruled by water are: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio.
Water represents emotional feeling, absorption, unconcious mind, purgation, eternal movement, wisdom, the soul, emotional aspect of love, and womanhood. In ritual, it's represented as water being poured on an object, the making of foods, a broken spell, washing ritual, and something being sinked in the water.
