Ancient alchemists believe that these elements formed the basis of all life, and when connected to your zodiac element, you can better understand how you experience yourself and the world around you.
Explanation of the zodiac elements
The signs of the zodiac are grouped among the elements within what are known as triplicity rulerships, which means that the 12 signs of the zodiac are divided into four groups of three.
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Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are fire signs. Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are earth signs. Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are air signs. Finally, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are water signs.
During the elemental season of each zodiac sign, they tend to have a better sense of themselves. This energy also impacts the other zodiac signs with different elements.
For example, fire signs are associated with summer, when the weather is hot and dry. This is true even though the dates of your zodiacal seasons may occur outside of summer.
Each triplicity carries the same seasonal qualities, albeit with some important differences between the signs.
fire signs
Aries
Leo
Sagittarius
Season: Fire signs are associated with summer when the weather is hot and dry.
Fire Sign Traits: The fire element represents action, passion, creativity, and drive. Fire signs have a distinct spark about their nature. Whenever you meet a Fire sign, you often see them putting on their best show to show it off to the world.
These signs are independent and do not like to sit still. However, they must be careful about exhaustion from too much activity. If Aries, Leo or Sagittarius go crazy and don’t take a moment to relax, they immediately feel their own heat of exhaustion.
How to connect with the Fire element: One way to connect with the Fire element is by meditating near a source of heat or flame. Light a candle the next time you want to reflect; immediately, you should feel a calming presence. You can also spend time outdoors soaking up the sun.
earth signs
Taurus
Virgo
Capricorn
Season: Earth signs are associated with autumn or fall when the weather is cool and dry.
Earth Sign Traits: Earth represents substance, practicality, reason, and down-to-earth thinking. Earth signs are practical; when it’s time to get to work, they’ll do whatever it takes to accomplish their tasks. They are wise and love to serve others in times of need.
But Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo must be careful not to be too logical. If you overthink something, your mind creates a completely different version of the situation.
How to connect with the Earth element: One way to connect with your Earth element is by spending time in nature. Whether you’re planting a garden or walking barefoot on the lawn, you’ll feel grounded and relieved. Earth signs can also benefit greatly from houseplants to practice grounding energy.
air signs
Gemini
Pound
Aquarium
Season: Air signs are associated with spring when the weather is hot and humid.
Air Sign Traits: Air represents duality, intellect, openness, and ethereal thinking. Air signs are everywhere and nowhere at once. They don’t like to be in one place all the time because their curious nature won’t let them.
There is a whole world to discover and explore, and Air Signs will make sure to do just that. Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius need to beware of their innate commitment issues. If they can learn to stick to one thing at a time, they will feel more fulfilled.
How to connect with the Air element: One of the best ways to connect with the energy of the Air element is by lighting incense (or using an essential oil diffuser) and watching the smoke fill the air. Another way to connect is to make a wish on a dandelion and, as the seeds fly, watch them float by as you breathe.
water signs
Cancer
Scorpion
Pisces
Season: Water signs are associated with winter when the weather is cold and wet.
Water sign traits: water represents emotions, intuition and sensitivity. Water signs are deeply in touch with their intuition, as well as the emotions of those around them. They possess an enormous amount of feelings and have the gift of reading between each fine line, which allows them to fully understand a situation or person.
Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces should be careful about caring too much about other people. If you allow yourself to feed into someone else’s problems, you will feel those same emotions and end up with destructive behavior.
How to connect with the element of Water: One way to connect with Water is to be physically close to a body of water. You can meditate while taking a bath or while swimming in the ocean, in an effort to connect with yourself.
How to know which element is dominant in your birth chart
When analyzing a chart, your sun sign and corresponding element aren’t the only things to consider when determining your dominant element. Instead, taking into account the placement of the other planets in your birth chart determines your dominant element.
If there are five or more planets in an element, it is dominant; however, an element is «weak» if there is one or no planets in a sign.
For example, if your Sun sign is Taurus, an Earth sign, but your Mercury, Venus, Rising, Mars, and Moon signs are all in Pisces, a Water sign, your dominant element would be Water, not Earth.