The word Akasha essentially is a word that encapsulates the idea of the fifth element of Spirit. The definition of Akasha can be traced back to its Sanskrit roots of kas – where we can find the English translation to be “aether”. While this definition is important as the word Akasha has many applications in different cultures, it does not fully realize the concept of Akasha in paganism. As such, it is important to understand the differences in Akasha when using the term religiously. In modern Paganistic terms, as previously stated, it represents the fifth element of Spirit. But what is the element of Spirit? The element of Spirit is all other elements combined to create and fully attune their power. The element of Spirit then can be understood to be the element of balance. It includes both fire and water as well as earth and air. As these elements …show more content…
I had previously only known the word to mean the shared human experience or the first element in creation. I feel this definition frequently gets blurred with the Pagan definition for many practitioners so it definitely was a challenge for me at first to find accurate information. In my research, I have also found that Akasha was the name of a vampire in “Queen of the Damned”. If somebody has read this book and has little knowledge of Paganism, then perhaps they assume that vampires or the character is somehow connected to Paganism. In conclusion, the word Akasha means that element of universal balance. It represents all other elements as well as the God and Goddess that we worship. For Pagans, it is a reminder to be conscious of their actions and how they affect others. Karma seems to have a way of balancing things out, so the idea of Akasha too can be remembered to basically follow the golden rule. Akasha then to me seems to be a key component in