Fire, Earth, Air & Water: The Four Elements in Astrology
The zodiac divides into four elements: Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) brings passion and action; Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) provides stability; Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) brings intellect; Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) brings emotion. Your elemental balance shapes your nature.
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Fire signs are passionate, enthusiastic, and action-oriented. They inspire others and pursue goals boldly. Their challenge is patience and considering others' feelings before acting.
Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Earth signs are practical, reliable, and focused on material reality. They build lasting foundations and value tangible results. Their challenge is flexibility and embracing intangible values.
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Air signs are intellectual, communicative, and socially oriented. They process through thinking and value ideas. Their challenge is grounding thoughts in action and connecting with emotions.
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Water signs are emotional, intuitive, and deeply feeling. They navigate through emotion and have psychic sensitivities. Their challenge is emotional boundaries and practical action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the four elements in astrology?
Fire (passionate, active), Earth (stable, practical), Air (intellectual, social), and Water (emotional, intuitive). Each element contains three zodiac signs sharing core characteristics.
Which element is strongest?
No element is strongest - each has vital functions. Fire acts, Earth builds, Air thinks, Water feels. Lacking an element creates blind spots. Overemphasis creates imbalance. All four are necessary.
How do elements affect compatibility?
Same-element pairings understand each other naturally. Fire and Air complement each other. Earth and Water nourish each other. Fire and Water create steam (attraction and conflict). Earth and Air can struggle to connect.
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