The easiest way to explain the element's meaning is with Rider, to be exact with the card of Magician. Front of him on the table there are four items, Pentacles, Sword, a Cup and a Wand. These representing the cards, Pentacles are Diamonds and they portray Earthy things, matter. Sword is called Spades and it is the element of Air. Cup is Heart in playing card and it is the element of Water. The last one is the Wand, called Club and it is a representation of Fire. Each elements contain both positive and negative meanings.
What is the purpose of the elements...