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The Four Elements: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air

In my current astrology class, there’s quite a bit of discussion on the elements represented in your chart. Most people in the US will know their sun sign, but they won’t know their rising or moon, let alone the placement of most of the other planets. Knowing the elements is the same, you may know that you are a Leo and therefore a fire sign, but that’s about it.

As I dip my toe into astrology, it’s become apparent that while the element related to your sun is important, there’s much, much more to this. Just looking at my natal chart from  Astro.com, I can see that there are 14 different data points with elements showing up. These are the sun, the moon, the ascendent, nine planets, the north node and chiron. But like everything else, you have to start somewhere, so today’s post is an introduction to the elements.

In astrology and many other metaphysical practices, the world is believed to be composed of four fundamental elements: fire, water, earth, and air. These elements were thought to represent the building blocks of the universe and were associated with different aspects of life and personality.

Fire: Passion, Energy, and Drive

• Zodiac Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
• Characteristics: Energetic, passionate, impulsive, enthusiastic, optimistic, and creative. Fire signs are often natural leaders and enjoy taking risks. They are known for their fiery temper and can be quite competitive.

Water: Emotion, Intuition, and Depth

• Zodiac Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
• Characteristics: Emotional, intuitive, sensitive, imaginative, and empathetic. Water signs are often deeply connected to their feelings and can be quite moody. They are known for their ability to connect with others on an emotional level and can be very nurturing.

Earth: Stability, Groundedness, and Practicality

• Zodiac Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
• Characteristics: Practical, grounded, reliable, patient, and hardworking. Earth signs are often very down-to-earth and enjoy stability and security. They are known for their ability to persevere and their strong work ethic.

Air: Intellect, Communication, and Freedom

• Zodiac Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
• Characteristics: Intellectual, curious, communicative, adaptable, and independent. Air signs are often very social and enjoy meeting new people. They are known for their ability to think critically and their love of freedom.

Keep in mind that these are general characteristics associated with each element, and they may not feel like they relate to your individual experience. As called out in the introduction, astrology has much more depth beyond our sun sign. For example, someone with a sun sign that is Air, yet with several other placements (planets, rising, moon, etc) in earth signs, may exhibit many more earth sign characteristics than air sign characteristics.

The elements in astrology offer a fascinating way to understand yourself and the people around you. By delving deeper than just your sun sign, you can gain valuable insights into your personality, motivations, and how you interact with the world. So, the next time you encounter someone who seems like a firecracker or a calming presence, consider the elements at play in their astrological makeup and how they may related to your chart.

Light and Love. ❤️

Have you had an experience with astrology related to the elements or are you a practicing Astrologer or ? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

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