Air
Air is traditionally seen as one of the FOUR ELEMENTS,
and along with fire is considered active and male.. In this respect it is represented
by the arc or the circle, and the colors BLUE or
GOLD. It is light, mobile, and has the quality of
dryness. Being that which we breathe, it is essential to life and can be thought
of as the primary element. The Greek spiro means "breath," from this we get inspiration,
as if the gods were filling us with the divine breath. Also connected with stormy
wind (creation) and a medium for movement. Nietzsche thought of air as human freedom,
cold and aggressive. Bachelard relates its scent to memory. Often fresh night
air is a sign of danger.
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