One is a cleansing of the ritual space. These elements are seen as the components of all in nature and also as symbols of those things which define human existence. Fire stands for willpower and passion. Water represents intuition, love and most other emotions. Earth is for physical well-being, strength and prosperity.
Air symbolizes communication, wisdom and intellect.
The pentagram, a five pointed star, with one point upward surrounded by a circle is our religious symbol. It also stands for a human being with arms and legs outstretched engulfed in universal wisdom. It is in no way a frightening or evil symbol but is purely a symbol of the unity of all living things. A third part of most Wiccan ritual is an invocation to the Goddess and God. This is an invitation to an outside force as well as a drawing forth from the divine source within.