Many numerological and religious explanations of the composition of a deck of cards have been put forth, one of them being that the four suits represent the four elements. Particularly for playing cards such as Tarot, the four suits take on the qualities of the Astrological four elements. The earliest known suits are the Latin suits and then they evolved across cultures and time.

Earth : Diamond Symbol:  The diamond symbol represents Earth in the four suits of playing cards. Many numerological and religious explanations of the composition of a deck of cards have been put forth, one of them being that the four suits represent the four elements.  Particularly for playing cards such as Tarot, the four suits take on the qualities of the Astrological four elements.  The earliest known suits are the Latin suits and then they evolved across cultures and time.

Air : Spade Symbol: The spade represents Air in the four suits of playing cards. Many numerological and religious explanations of the composition of a deck of cards have been put forth, one of them being that the four suits represent the four elements.  Particularly for playing cards such as Tarot, the four suits take on the qualities of the Astrological four elements.  The earliest known suits are the Latin suits and then they evolved across cultures and time.

Fire : 4 Heart Clover:   The four heart clover is our version of the club in the four suits of playing cards and represents Air. Many numerological and religious explanations of the composition of a deck of cards have been put forth, one of them being that the four suits represent the four elements.  Particularly for playing cards such as Tarot, the four suits take on the qualities of the Astrological four elements.  The earliest known suits are the Latin suits and then they evolved across cultures and time.

Water : Heart Symbol: The heart symbol represents water in the four suits of playing cards. Many numerological and religious explanations of the composition of a deck of cards have been put forth, one of them being that the four suits represent the four elements.  Particularly for playing cards such as Tarot, the four suits take on the qualities of the Astrological four elements.  The earliest known suits are the Latin suits and then they evolved across cultures and time.