The fire relates to the Wands suits in minor cards. It shows activeness and is full of creation. Usually the fire has something to do with exercise, war, motion and intuition. People who has the character of fire element usually have irritable personalities. They are full of energy at any time and conspicuous in a crowd. In astrology, the Leo, Sagittarius and Ares possess such character. |
The air is light and speedy. It is not easy to be predicted and it is varied. In astrology, the air represents the abstract consideration and clear judgement, also it emphasizes on the theory, such as publishing, writing, traveling and learning. Yet, in another way, it relates to trouble, problem, quarrel, disaster, death and so on. So traditionally, the swords relating to the air always let people want to keep away from them. |
Water is the feminine element which relates to emotion, feeling and subconscious. In the contrast to the activeness of the fire, people who have the character of water specially emphasize on human relations and emotions. They have exquisite thoughts and are sensitive. Sometimes, they are sentimental. They like to take care of others, and like to be cared by others. In astrology, the Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio possess such character. |
The earth can nourish all things in the world. It is the most stable and reliable element. If the Air is the theorist, then the Earth must be the practicer. People with such character are diligent and value the sense of security brought by wealth. When the economy provides safeguard, they can enjoy their lives, but they are not flexible. So, the pentacles relating to the earth not only express the substance and money, but also stand for substance enjoyment and entertainment. In astrology, Capricornus, Taurus and Virgo possess such character. |