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Glossary

Element

One of the four classical elements (fire, water, air, earth) associated with a suit or arcana, providing a symbolic layer.

Fire (wands) = energy, action. Water (cups) = emotions, intuition. Air (swords) = intellect, conflict. Earth (coins) = matter, stability.

Elements help relate tarot to astrology, alchemy, and depth psychology — a universal symbolic language.