The correlation of the elements and the four western seasons goes back to Celtic pagan roots, as well as Tarot.
The elements also have their own characteristics or correspondences.
The elements also have their own characteristics or correspondences.
Air
- The first element of the alchemical tradition.
- Air is the essence of intuition and learning, the element of the nature of the mind.
- Astrological Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
- Represented by: Feathers, Birds, incense, fans, flags, flowing garments and sheer material.
- Season: Winter
- Color: White
- Chakra: Crown
Water
- The third element of the alchemical tradition.
- Water is the essence of love and fertility, the element of the nature of emotions.
- Astrological Signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.
- Represented by: Water, lavender fragrance, Fish, coral and sponges.
- Season: Summer
- Color: Blue
- Chakra: Thyroid
Fire
- The second element of the alchemical tradition.
- Fire is the essence of purification and change, the element of the nature of the will.
- Astrological Signs: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
- Represented by: Fire, candles, lights, dragons and the sun.
- Season: Spring
- Color: Yellow and Green
- Chakra: Adrenals & Solar Plexus
Earth
- The fourth element of the alchemical tradition.
- Earth is the essence of grounding and stability, the element of the nature of balance.
- Astrological Signs: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.
- Represented by: Dirt, sand, sage, Gnomes and goblins, a staff or stake, trees and plants.
- Season: Autumn
- Color: Red
- Chakra: Root
- http://www.paganspath.com/magik/elementals.htm
see also
http://www.tarotteachings.com/tarot-card-suits.html
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