“I Am” Elementals by Suit

Alison Cross, queen of Tarot court card interpretation, is also an awesome teacher/workshop leader. In one online seminar she ran a few years ago, she asked us to pick two suits and their elements, and come up with “I am” statements for each card. Seems simple enough, and not necessarily enlightening, but wait! It turned out very interesting indeed. I decided to do all four suits, then, and here are the results. I used my Universal Marseille Tarot and its meanings (see my keyword section here) for this exercise, so they won’t be standard RWS interpretations. That made it even more interesting.

Let me know what you think in the comments, and if you’ve done this also, I’d love to see your lists!

Air: Staves

Ace of Staves

I am the first breeze of spring.

2 of Staves

I am the chatter of leaves in the wind.

3 of Staves

I am the coo of doves in love.

4 of Staves

I am stagnant air on a summer’s day.

5 of Staves

I am the hurricane.

6 of Staves

I am the polluted cloud headed your way.

7 of Staves

I am the hang glider going over the cliff.

8 of Staves

I am the swirling wind coming from all directions.

9 of Staves

I am the refreshing breeze bringing good news.

10 of Staves

I am the storm dregs.

Knave of Staves

I am the vicissitudes of weather.

Knight of Staves

I am the wind that blows through in one day and is gone.

Queen of Staves

I am the breeze that ruffles feathers and raises skirts.

King of Staves

I am the weather vane’s changing directions.

Fire: Swords

Ace of Swords

I am the spark of a new endeavor.

2 of Swords

I hold the flaming swords crossed in your path.

3 of Swords

I am the flame rising higher.

4 of Swords

I am the community fire pit, burning low and steady.

5 of Swords

I am the wild fire burning down your house.

6 of Swords

I am the menorah; you must light each candle, every night.

7 of Swords

I am your torch to carry your new idea.

8 of Swords

I am the flame that burns slowly through hardwood.

9 of Swords

I am the flaming wreath celebrating your success.

10 of Swords

I am the ashes of your spent fire.

Knave of Swords

I am the new torch carried in procession.

Knight of Swords

I am the flaming sword flung at the enemy.

Queen of Swords

I am the torch that lights your way ahead.

King of Swords

I am the torch on the hill; hurry up!

Water: Cups

Ace of Cups

I am the font of love.

2 of Cups

I am the flow of love between you.

3 of Cups

I am the fountain in your home.

4 of Cups

I am the shelter that sheds the rain.

5 of Cups

I am the storm.

6 of Cups

I am the lake.

7 of Cups

I am the plumbing in your new house.

8 of Cups

I am the fork in the stream.

9 of Cups

I am the full glass.

10 of Cups

I am the wave that takes you away.

Knave of Cups

I am the new rain after a drought.

Knight of Cups

I am the thunderstorm approaching.

Queen of Cups

I am a soaking bubble bath.

King of Cups

I am the pool in the cave.

Earth: Coins

Ace of Coins

I am the seed of your plan.

2 of Coins

I am the balance scales.

3 of Coins

I am the tree, growing and bearing fruit.

4 of Coins

I am the greensward you rest upon.

5 of Coins

I am the wilted crop.

6 of Coins

I am the oxen pulling the load steadily.

7 of Coins

I am the harvest.

8 of Coins

I am the shifting sand.

9 of Coins

I am the feast.

10 of Coins

I am the winter snow blanketing the field.

Knave of Coins

I am the stone mason’s apprentice.

Knight of Coins

I am the tiller of the rows.

Queen of Coins

I am the valley.

King of Coins

I am the mountain.