Water

Characteristics:

Emotion and Intuition: Represents emotions, intuition, and the subconscious mind.

Healing and Purification: Associated with healing, purification, and the fluidity of emotions and thoughts.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Symbolizes flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to go with the flow.

Myths:

Poseidon/Neptune: The Greek/Roman god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.

Yemaya: In Yoruba mythology, Yemaya is the mother goddess of the ocean, associated with fertility and motherhood.

Rusalka: In Slavic mythology, rusalki are water nymphs or spirits associated with lakes and rivers.

Symbolism:

Color: Blue or silver.

Season: Autumn.

Direction: West.

Astrological Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.

Tarot Suit: Cups.

Animals: Fish, dolphin, crab.

Crystals: Aquamarine, moonstone, blue lace agate.

Plants/Herbs: Willow, lotus, chamomile.

Elemental Being: Undines or mermaids, representing the spirits of water.