Last Updated on July 15, 2022 by Wishbonix
Introduction of the 4 Elements of the Zodiac
There are 12 Zodiac signs which are divided into the four elements of nature, which without life would never be possible. The elements of the zodiac are Fire, Water, Air, and Earth, and every one of them has special characteristics that are completely unique to the 12 astrology signs which they are based on. Even one’s personality traits can be significantly influenced by the astrology signs and the essential elements of the zodiac, which help one discover the characteristics and traits they never knew they had. Whether it is Fire or Water or Earth or Air, it does not matter because all four of the elements must cooperate and work with one another in order for the balance of life to continue. Astrology and the Zodiac signs are the same way, every single star and planet to every single Zodiac sign has to work together in this infinite universe, balancing their own self with that of others in what is known as the game of life.
Fire Signs – Element of Fire
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Many see fire as destructive from disastrous raging forest fires on to the horrible house fires that are all seen on the news and the goodness of fire that sparks life is often underappreciated or taken for granted. Fire can do massive amounts of good, such as feeding or keeping entire families warm, but as listed above due to fires combustible and unpredictable nature, it can cause unimaginable damage and harm; hence fire must be handled with care and control. The Fire signs are much the same way as they all require very careful and precise control and care in order to truly be beneficial and rewarding.
Fire signs are brave and impulsive; the passion literally blazes high. Fire signs such as Aries, Leo, and Sagittarians can be excited quickly and are often in a good mood. Like fire, they can be dominant, and personal freedom is very important to them. The fire takes up the space it wants and is difficult to control. Willpower is the prerequisite for leaders, many of whom can be found under the fire signs.
After all, fire stands for energy and self-confidence, flexibility, and independence. A lack of element fire in the horoscope can lead to phlegm and withdrawal.
Aries
The dynamic sign, it represents fire in its purest form.
The Aries is impetuous and stands at the beginning of the course of the twelve signs of the zodiac, while the profound Pisces stands at the end. In the spring, the Aries is located in nature when life sprouts again. His gaze is on the future, on what’s to come. He is full of confidence and sometimes ruthless. Even after defeats, he always gets up again and thus symbolizes the impulse of renewed renewal of strength.
Leo
The median fire sign, which loves attention and resembles the sun as they radiate dependence and grandness, making their presence known.
As the sun is the center of our galaxy, the Leo, the second fire sign, is the popular center in its vicinity. The Leo is characterized by optimism, generosity, a talent for reign, and limitless trust in one’s own abilities. Downsides are the over-confident or the megalomaniac who overestimates himself. In a positive form, Leo is someone who generously gives everyone his own shine and thus positively embodies the fire element.
Sagittarius
The bottom part of the fire, which is the thinker of the Fire, the one who is creative and full of philosophical ideas. The most gentle of the fire signs.
The Sagittarius is the sign that uses light to find meaning. Traveling, intensive preoccupation with religion, dealing with other cultures: the Sagittarius gathers all this to show himself and others the way. He is the archetypal high priest who manages and passes on knowledge. His basic attitude is optimistic and life-affirming, while the dark side is the hypocritical charlatan or the eternal know-it-all.
Water Signs – Element of Water
Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio
Whether water is acting as the aid to life by refreshing and hydrating one who is thirsty or it is full of mystery and danger such as the depths of the dark ocean. Water signs are very complex in all aspects, mentally and emotionally. They are the explorers, those who seek out everything flowing like water. They are also one of the best elements for dealing with and experiencing other people. They are very caring, helpful, thoughtful, and empathetic though they are oversensitive and can be hurt easily by others.
Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpios all belong to the element of water. They all feel deep emotionality, have great empathy and sensitivity. The soul can be as deep as the water – its unfathomable depths (and also that of the souls of others) are an issue for water-born people. Water-signs understand and act intuitively, but they also run the risk of getting lost – unfortunately, they lack the necessary grounding.
Retreat and social interaction are equally important for the zodiac signs of the element of water. In addition, water signs are also culturally and artistically interested. A lack of the element water in the horoscope can express itself in emotional inhibitions.
Cancer
The first Water sign represents water in the purest form. Being genuinely concerned with all others as well as very helpful and nurturing, however, when outraged and unleashed, they are like a dam breaking.
The sensitive cancer typically has great social gifts, can deeply sympathize with the outcasts of society, with children, the sick or the elderly, and cares for them with sacrifice. Cancers are, therefore, often found in social professions. Cancers have protective and loving care for those entrusted to them like a mother. On the other hand, just like the Cancer of the animal kingdom, he likes to retreat into his protective shell to recharge and find peace.
Scorpio
Full of an intense energy that, if not properly contained and controlled, can be devastating and can wreak havoc. The Scorpio needs all forms of control, especially self-control, but once they have control, they are unstoppable.
The Scorpio also tries to protect himself, but in a different way. Suggestive and manipulative, he is able to bind others closely to himself. But he can also be the healer because he always tries to get to the bottom of the secrets. His element is mysticism, hidden, and forbidden. The Scorpio always tries to understand and penetrate. Depending on the form, this can have negative or positive effects on the environment.
Pisces
The last Water Sign, which represents the small stream flowing one way or the other meaning they are very open and flexible. They are charming, mysterious, and mystical, and out of all the Zodiac signs, it is the most spiritual.
Sensitivity to the highest degree is the hallmark of the Pisces. Willingness to sacrifice, comprehensive love, and a deep longing characterize the Pisces. They are hardly residents on Earth anymore but vibrate in other spheres. The Pisces concludes the cycle of the signs of the zodiac and stand in a positive form of the mature soul. Negatively, they stand for chaos, flight from reality, drug addiction, and illusion.
Air Signs – Element of Air
Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
Air must be free, free to roam, and grow, or else they become bored and stale. It is also unpredictable as it can go from a calm breeze to a horrendous tornado. It is the most needed and necessary element. Air people are completely mentally oriented and advanced in thinking though a bit out of touch with reality and with emotions. Caught up in their thoughts, thinking non stop like the air, they will rise into higher depths of thinking and consciousness where no other element can go.
Aquarius, Gemini, and Libra belong to the element of Air. As intangible as the air, their nature is geared towards the mental, incomprehensible. In order to be able to understand this, the air signs tend to be good with words and excellent communicators. Air signs are in motion and therefore sociable and also keen to travel. Thoughts and their expression are an important part of the life of water signs; the mentally and intellectually shaped air signs are, therefore, at home in social as well as artistic professions.
Air signs adapt quickly to changes, but a lack of the element air manifests itself in clumsiness and the reticence of your own wishes.
Gemini
The first air sign is the furthest flier and the heaviest much like a twister. Nearly impossible to stop and slow down as they are constantly on the move, searching for that special something, somewhere, or someone.
According to the air element, Gemini is primarily curious. They find it difficult to commit themselves to one thing because there are so many other interesting things, after all. They like to communicate and differentiate. Thus, the twin-born are often the doubters who require clear evidence before they can be convinced. This shows two sides of the Gemini: on the one hand; they can get bogged down in superficial curiosity.
Libra
The air that is breathed and needed to breathe, the air that brings life and harmony. They are very peaceful, and like the air, they touch the lives of all those around them.
The Libra belongs to the air signs, whereby it strives primarily for harmony, balance, and justice. Their season is the autumn equinox. She loves the beautiful, and the aesthetic vibrates in higher spheres, and therefore many artists are born to Libra. Since the scales always strive for balance, they sometimes find it difficult to make decisions. But even with the Libra-born, the keen mind sometimes makes itself felt and makes them sophisticated strategists. This can be for the good of or for the ruin of others.
Aquarius
The last air sign and the one who flies the highest above them all. The air that circulates around the entire planet, and that has the power to change can knock down all barriers. The most advanced thinker of the Zodiacs thinking of evolution and the advancing of mankind, though very erratic and very unpredictable.
The Aquarius likes to have an overview. He looks at things from a higher perspective so that he can see and order them in their entirety. He loves his independence so much that he is one of the loners who form their own opinion of everything. Aquarius is a utopian, visionary, enlightener, and develops new ideas. He is clear and cool, which also corresponds to the cold season of Aquarius. From an archetypal point of view, he is assigned the manner that shows the truth to others. Deviating, he can be a cold thinker who subordinates people to purpose. Opposite him in the cycle of the signs of the zodiac is the lion, which stands for reign. Aquarius overthrows the regent with new visions, as articulated in the French Revolution, for example, when the rising Aquarian age was slowly taking shape.
Earth Signs – Element of Earth
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Earth is the foundation of all life on this planet and of where everything is built and structured upon. They are some of the most structured and solid people you can meet; what you use is what you get. Dependable and are always there for you. However, they are not fond of change in any way as the Earth does not change; it allows growth and evolution, but it does not change. The most materialistic and possessive and also like stability as they are the most stable of all the elements and signs
The earth signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, are grounded, realistic, and based on the facts. Perseverance is as much a part of the earth element as discipline. Their practical actions can also turn into rigidity and conservatism when it comes to earth signs. The tangible, material world is their home, and therefore the element earth also stands for reliability, whether at work or in interpersonal relationships.
Order is important for those Earth-people, fantasies are rather alien to the sober personalities.
A lack of the element earth can represent the loss of realism.
Taurus
The first earth sign, and is also the strongest and most stable of them all. Though they are stubborn in nature and have difficulty with change. They are searching for happiness while searching for harmony with their earthly sensuality and are extremely wise dependable, and nurturing.
Sensuality is one of the main features of the Taurus. Enjoying nature, culinary delights, and the care and maintenance of everything that grows are important to him, especially because the time of the Taurus is spring. The Taurus primarily strives for safety. This manifests itself in the most concrete form in the pursuit of material possessions. The tradition is sacred to the Taurus, and the tried and tested should be preserved. Stubbornness and insatiability can be a dark side if the sign of the zodiac shows itself in a deviating form.
Virgo
The middle sign which dwells in the middle of the earth. They are indecisive while they live in their “own world”, thinking and observing with quick precision. They are flexible, quite stable, and helpful being the least physical of Earth signs.
The Virgo zodiac embodies the earth principle. He judges according to the criterion of usefulness and makes sure that the details are correct. Practicality, empiricism and scientific thinking are at home here. The Virgo does not like the chaos of the fish opposite his but tries to organize and put things in order. From a seasonal perspective, the zodiac sign coincides with the time when the harvest is brought in. To get the best benefit, this must be carefully organized and planned, with the Virgo separating the chaff from the wheat. He sees primarily what needs to be done in practice and leaves the shimmer role to others like the Leo.
Capricorn
The lower earth, the depths of the ground. It is the most basic form of the earth. Made up of various elements and sides, they take up an interest in many different things. They are mysterious and deep thought they can be depressed and dark, having a difficult time reaching happiness due to being so serious.
For the Capricorn, it is primarily the deed and the result that counts. Consequence and rigor are often characteristics of Capricorn-born. Rules, laws, and norms do not bother the Capricorn; it can find its way in clear structures. Carrying responsibility, ensuring order and security are his concerns. The shady side shows his severe detail to order, who is not open to new things and wants to keep the conditions as they are at all costs.
