There are many systems that work with the Four Elements. Even in the same tradition, there are variations. Here is one system based on Celtic Wisdom used in this series.
North – Earth – Winter Solstice – Mountains
– Prey animals/ Ruminants, Deer, Hare, Sheep
– Gentleness
– BODY – The body, Stability, Grounded
East – Air – Spring Equinox – Dawn/ New Light
– Birds/ Flying insects – Songbirds, Butterflies
– Fresh wind of new ideas
– MIND – The Mental Realm
South – Fire – Summer Solstice – Cleansing, Catalyst, Energy
– Carnivores – Fox, Mink, Weasel, Raptors
– Moving forward
– SPIRIT – Energy Rising / Blood flow
West – Water – Autumn Equinox – Fluidity
– Water creatures – Fish(salmon), seals, whales,
– Going to the depths/ Letting go
– EMOTION – Emotions / Feelings
REFERENCES:
– Website: Way of the Buzzard