four elements
It was believed the World was composed of 4 basic elements - Earth, Water, Air, Fire. These have been considered the energy forces that sustain life. The physical universe and the human body contain these elements. Maintaining a balance between all these elements ensure physical and psychological well-being.
These four elements combined create life, but only together with a fifth element (the life force, spirit) . Almost all cultures across the World hold the 4 elements in high regard.
Earth symbolizes prosperity, stability, fertility, grounded-ness, creativity, intuition, Wisdom.
Water is healing, flowing, purification, strength, devotion, unconditional love. It symbolizes death and rebirth. It gives life but also destroys it.
Air is the breath of life and also has cleansing power. It represents harmony, travel, intelligence, perception.
Fire is considered to be the first element born when the universe was created. It is transformational and purifies. It gives warmth and enables life. It can also destroy. Fire is LIGHT and the Sun or Flame. It represents energy, activity, creativity, freedom, power, strength and courage.