water element

Liquid classical component

Water element refers to one of the classical four elements—alongside earth, air, and fire—in ancient philosophy, alchemy, and astrology.

In mystical systems, water represents emotions, intuition, and the subconscious.

The term appears frequently in fantasy games and fiction, where it denotes water-based magic or abilities: Her character specializes in the water element.

In Chinese philosophy, water is one of five elements with associations to wisdom and adaptability.

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  • fluidSubstance that flows
  • waveOscillating motion through medium
  • tidal waveEnormous oceanic surge
  • tideOcean's cyclical swell

ocean · sea creature · river · rain · droplet · rain drops · flow · liquid · mermaid · tsunami · rising tide · current · splash · hydro · tears · ice · steam · pond

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Opposites
classical elemental opposition

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Burning force of nature

fire · flame · inferno · conflagration · earth element

symbolic/temperamental qualities

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Burning force of nature

fire signs · Aries · Leo · Sagittarius · air signs

elemental properties

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Burning force of nature

heat · dryness · combustion · burning · aridity

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G