FIRE OF AIR

RWS Description: A king, wearing robes and a crown bearing the heads of winged cherub, sits on a throne carved with butterflies. There are windblown trees and pale blue skies. Two birds are in the sky that resemble the glyph of Aquarius.

RWS Symbols

Heads of winged cherub on crown: the supreme power of the human mind

Keywords

UPRIGHT: Innovation, Vision, Progressive, Originality, Idealism

REVERSE: Disruption, Unpredictability, Detachment, Over-Ideation, Conformity

Interpretation: Fire of Air harnesses intellectual power, directing innovative ideas toward progressive ideals in order to revolutionize the future. Fire of Air is about leveraging one’s intellectual capacity to drive innovative ideas and advance progressive initiatives.

Correspondences

Key: The Humanitarian

Sephira (Chokmah) – Specific Fire: Fire of Fire, Fire of Water, Fire of Earth

Elemental Powers of Air: Water of Air, Air of Air, Earth of Air

Decanic Sequence: 5 of Air, 6 of Air, 7 of Air

Card Details

Tree of Life (Chokmah in Yetzirah): The King of Swords corresponds to Chokmah in Yetzirah. In the Astral World, Chokmah represents Specific Fire in the World of Air.

Sephira (Chokmah): All Specific Fire deals with dynamic outpouring creative energy, and correspond to the second sephira, Chokmah or “wisdom.” Chokmah is associated with Uranus. Uranus represents the divine as an endlessly renewing force in human life. The Uranus archetype ignites evolution, urging us to express ourselves with unrestrained freedom and, through sudden breakthroughs and revolutionary shifts, ultimately awakening us to our authentic true nature. 

World (Yetzirah): All Swords correspond to the third of four worlds, Yetzirah (“The World of Formation”), which is also called the formative world. The element associated with the World of Yetzirah is air.

The Story of Air: The element of air, traditionally symbolized by the suit of swords in the Tarot system, embodies the preeminent power of the intellect. The astrological air signs are renowned for their exceptional cognitive abilities, encompassing critical thinking and articulate expression. The intellect, a quintessential quality intrinsic to the air element, facilitates the processes of analysis, division, and the incisive capacity to cut through complexities when confronted with intricate problems that necessitate rational and discerning solutions. The narratives and stories aligned with the air element revolve thematically around the exploration of confronting and resolving challenges through the strategic application of mental faculties.

Time of Year: January 20/21 – February 17/18

Zodiacal Longitude: 0°00’–29°59’ Aquarius

Color (Hex Code): #A0A0A0