| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from King James Bible: upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;
JOB 33:16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their
instruction,
JOB 33:17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride
from man.
JOB 33:18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from
perishing by the sword.
JOB 33:19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the
multitude of his bones with strong pain:
JOB 33:20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.
JOB 33:21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his
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The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from King James Bible: that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of
Vashti.
EST 2:18 Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his
servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces,
and gave gifts, according to the state of the king.
EST 2:19 And when the virgins were gathered together the second time,
then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.
EST 2:20 Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as
Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai,
like as when she was brought up with him.
EST 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of
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