FOUR ELEMENTS

The four elements—Fire, Earth, Air, and Water—each represent a basic kind of energy and consciousness that operates within everyone. Each person is consciously more attuned to some types of energy than others.

The element of any sign that is emphasized in a chart (by significant planetary placement in that sign) shows a specific type of consciousness and method of perception to which the individual is strongly attuned.

Fire Signs express the warming, radiating, energizing life principle which can manifest as enthusiasm, faith, encouragement, and the drive to express self.

Earth Signs reveal an attunement with the world of physical forms and a practical ability to utilize and improve the material world.

Air Signs are correlated with the mind’s sensation, perception, and expression, especially related to personal interaction and to geometrical thought forms and abstract ideas.

Water Signs symbolize the cooling, healing principle of sensitivity, feeling response, and empathy with others.

Fire and Air being considered active and self-expressive, and Water and Earth considered passive, receptive, and self-containing.