cusps and the elements
"The starry vault of heaven is in truth the open book of cosmic projection, in which are reflected the mythologems, i.e. the archetypes." - Carl Jung
Cusps: dust, cloud, steam, lava.
Many ancient philosophies and mythologies order the structure of the world according to a set of elements. These elements being of particular significance in alchemy, paganism and astrology.
Water (66x66 300dpi 22.3MB PSD) represents emotions, absorption, subconscious, purification, eternal movement, wisdom, the soul, emotional aspects of love and femininity.
Western zodiac signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.
Colours: blue, turquoise, indigo, black.
Animals: dolphin, fish, frog, turtle, swan, crab.
Season Autumn. Direction west.
Earth (66x66 300dpi 19.8MB PSD) represents strength, abundance, stability, prosperity, wealth and femininity.
Western zodiac signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
Colours: black, green, yellow, brown.
Animals: bears, cow, bull, dog, horse, wolf.
Season Winter. Direction north.
Air (66x66 300dpi 19.7MB PSD) represents the mind and intelligence, communication, telepathy, psychic powers, inspiration, imagination, ideas, knowledge, dreams and wishes.
Western zodiac signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.
Colours: yellow, white, crimson.
Animals: eagle, raven, most birds, most winged insects, spider.
Season Spring. Direction east.
Fire (66x66 300dpi 18.9MB PSD) represents energy, inspiration, love, passion, leadership.
Western zodiac signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
Colours: red, gold, orange, white.
Animals: large cats, dragon, cricket, mantis, ladybug, phoenix, coyote, fox.
Season Summer. Direction south.