The Five Elements


			Earth represents stability, strength, prosperity, abundance, and materialism. It is associated with the Northern Watchtower in casting Circle, and manifests itself in trees, plants, mountains, caves, forests, fields, and gardens. Animals associated with Earth are the boar, the bear, the snake, the bull, and the stag, as well as the mythological creatures (known as elementals) of Satyrs or Fauns, Gnomes, and Dryads. In Tarot, Earth is representd by the suit of Pentacles or Coins. Astrologically, the signs of Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are dominated by this element, and they tend to be practical, calm, responsible, and cautious, though they can also be stubborn and inflexible.


			Air represents matters of the mind, intellect, communication, and knowledge or studying. It is associated with the Eastern Watchtower in casting Circle, and manifests itself in winds, birds, insects, and other flying creatures. The Air elementals are called sylphs. In Tarot, Air is represented by the suit of Wands (or Rods), and in some traditions, the suit of Swords or Daggers. Astrologically, the signs of Aquarius, Gemini, and Libra are dominated by this element, and they tend to be analytical, articulate, and extroverted (great at small-talk), though they can also be restless, and overly opinionated.


			Fire represents energy, assertiveness, inspiration, masculinity, and passion. It is associated with the Southern Watchtower in casting Circle, and manifests itself in fire, volcanoes, lightning, the Sun, and other forms of light. Animals associated with Air the fox, cheetah, tiger, lion, and other predatory animals, as well as the mythological creatures of the Phoenix, Dragon, and Salamander. In Tarot, Fire is represented by the suit of Swords or Daggers, and in some traditions, the Wands or Rods. Astrologically, the signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are dominated by this element, and they tend to be enthusiastic, passionate, and social, though they can also be ill-tempered, moody.


			Water represents emotions, wisdom, the soul, femininity, and intuition. It is associated with the Western Watchtower in casting Circle, and manifests itself in oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, wells, fog, and other bodies of water or drinks. Animals associated with Water dolphins, whales, turtles, and all types of fish, as well as the mythological creatures of the the Mermaids, Naiads, and Sea Serpents. In Tarot, Water is represented by the suit of Cups or Cauldrons. Astrologically, the signs of Scorpio, Cancer, and Pisces are dominated by this element, and they tend to be emotional, nurturing, sympathetic and intuitive, though they can also be over-sensitive and needy.


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