Tarot Journal: Discovering the Elements

Recently, I asked my deck to reveal the essence of the four elements—Fire, Water, Air, and Earth—to see how their energies align with my journey.

Fire: The Lovers 🔥

When The Lovers card appeared for Fire, I was initially surprised. The Lovers is often associated with relationships, but through reflection, it illuminated Fire’s passion and desire. Fire is not just about the destructive or creative forces—it’s about choice, trust, and vulnerability. Just as in a relationship, Fire asks us to respect its power while empowering us to use its energy wisely. It symbolizes unstoppable drive, much like the connection between two lovers. There’s an inherent beauty in choosing to work with Fire, to trust in its potential, and to let it light the path to knowledge.

Keywords: desire, passion, trust, empowerment, knowledge, choice, respect, vulnerability, unstoppable.

Water: The Hierophant 🌊

Water, represented by The Hierophant, speaks to the depths of knowledge and tradition. It’s an element that nurtures discovery through humility and connection. The Hierophant, often a symbol of guidance and structure, reveals Water’s role in fostering community and adaptability. Just like Water flows around obstacles, its wisdom lies in understanding that there is strength in diversity and support from others. Water values the sacred nature of potential, reminding me that the answers we seek can be found when we remain open to learning from our surroundings and experiences.

Keywords: humble, informative, discovery, diversity, community, support, potential, adaptability, valued.

Air: Eight of Wands 💨

The Eight of Wands capturing the essence of Air was perfect. Air, always in motion, is the element of communication and thought. The Eight of Wands speaks to rapid movement, purpose, and drive. It’s about focusing on your goals with clear intention and allowing the winds of momentum to carry you forward. This energy is swift, determined, and committed, just like Air itself—constantly shifting but always with purpose. It’s a reminder that once a decision is made, there is power in swift, focused action.

Keywords: active, driven, purposeful, swift, intentional, focused, dedicated, determined, committed, speed.

Earth: Page of Cups 🌍

At first glance, The Page of Cups may seem more aligned with Water, but as Earth’s card, it revealed its deeper nature. Earth is the element of stability, and the Page of Cups encourages curiosity within that stability. There is room for growth, exploration, and learning in the physical realm, as long as you maintain a grounded perspective. This card speaks to Earth’s resilience and the potential for success through both objective thinking and emotional insight. It encourages a balanced approach to material accomplishments and reminds me that influence and success come through an open heart and a willingness to be both decisive and adaptive.

Keywords: curiosity, objective, uncertain, influential, decisive, successful, accomplished, celebrated, resilient, ego.

Final Thoughts

This tarot exercise gave me a new understanding of the elements. Fire is about passion and choice, Water teaches humility and community, Air demands focused action, and Earth blends curiosity with grounded accomplishment. These reflections not only deepened my tarot practice but also my connection to the elements in my everyday life.

If you’re exploring tarot, what cards and meanings do you associate with each element?