| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence: beautiful gardens.
Connie liked the interior much better than Wragby. It was much lighter,
more alive, shapen and elegant. The rooms were panelled with creamy
painted panelling, the ceilings were touched with gilt, and everything
was kept in exquisite order, all the appointments were perfect,
regardless of expense. Even the corridors managed to be ample and
lovely, softly curved and full of life.
But Leslie Winter was alone. He had adored his house. But his park was
bordered by three of his own collieries. He had been a generous man in
his ideas. He had almost welcomed the colliers in his park. Had the
miners not made him rich! So, when he saw the gangs of unshapely men
Lady Chatterley's Lover |
The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from Poems by Oscar Wilde: Than ever Syrinx wept for; diadems
Of brown bee-studded orchids which were meant
For Cytheraea's brows are hidden here
Unknown to Cytheraea, and by yonder pasturing steer
There is a tiny yellow daffodil,
The butterfly can see it from afar,
Although one summer evening's dew could fill
Its little cup twice over ere the star
Had called the lazy shepherd to his fold
And be no prodigal; each leaf is flecked with spotted gold
As if Jove's gorgeous leman Danae
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