Rules for Elemental Dignities

Rule 1 Fire (Wands) and Water (Cups) are 'Unfriendly' (enemies); they weaken each other
Rule 2 Air (Swords) and Earth (Pentacles) are 'Unfriendly' (enemies); they weaken each other
Rule 3 All other combinations are Friendly; they strengthen each other
Rule 4 Fire and Air are 'Active'
Rule 5 Water and Earth are 'Passive'

The Suit to Element associations are the ones normally found in the tarot.

Wands =  Fire
Pentacles =  Earth
Swords =  Air
Cups =  Water


Meanings for the Elements

Fire
(Wands)		 Creativity, enthusiasm, growth, energy, will, passion, libido, desire, inspiration, initiation, action.
Earth
(Pents)		 Stable, practical, strength, resources, money, wealth, commerce, labor, prosperity, security, value, generosity, charity, body, material possessions.
Air
(Swords)		 Mental activity, intellect, communication, thought, logic, reason, analysis, decision, action, conflict, volatility.
Water
(Cups)		 Emotions, feelings, relationships, receptive, intuitive, reflection, subconscious, vision, imagination.