What’s your zodiac sign? Aquarius,
maybe? Okay, do you know what element that is? Water, right? Well,
nope; the sign of the water-bearer is actually associated with the
element of air. So what’s Pisces, the fish, you say, cynically,
earth? No, Pisces is a water sign, but the desert-dweller, Scorpio,
is also a water sign. Maybe these don’t seem too logical, but trust
me, the element associated with your zodiac sign is there for a good
reason, and finding out more about the characteristics of your
element will help quite a bit in understanding your motivations and in dealing with other people.
Earth Signs – The earth signs
of the zodiac are Capricorn (December 22 - January 20), Taurus (April
21 – May 21), and Virgo (August 24 – September 22). As you might
expect, earth is the most stable element, and these signs are steady,
reliable and loyal. On the other hand, you have the downside
of stability: People born under these signs may have unwavering
convictions, but they do have an awfully hard time seeing other points
of view because of that. They tend to be quite stubborn and
frequently set in their ways. Earth signs dwell in their bodies,
tending to enjoy pleasures of the flesh, like eating and sex.
Air Signs – The air signs of
the zodiac are Aquarius (January 21 –February 18), Gemini (May 22 –
June 21), and Libra (September 23 – October 23). The ever-changing
element of air governs these signs, so these folks have a tendency to
change things—plans, ideas, even feelings—without a lot of
notice. Air blows hot and cold, sometimes in the same day or even the
same moment. Air signs dwell in their minds, constantly analyzing
situations, frequently second-guessing themselves and others.
Water Signs – The water signs
of the zodiac are Pisces (February 19 – March 20), Cancer (June 22
- July 22) and Scorpio (October 24 – November 22). The adaptive
element of water governs people born under these signs. Water signs
are very intuitive, often sensing when a situation is right or wrong
well before finding out the facts. Incredibly sensitive (often TOO
sensitive), water signs dwell in their hearts and are ruled by their
emotions, however much they may try to resist that.
Fire Signs – The fire signs of
the zodiac are Aries (March 21 - April 20), Leo (July 23 – August
23), and Sagittarius (November 23 – December 21). Like a brightly
burning flame, fire signs are exciting, extroverted and love being
the life of the party. They are very friend-oriented and enjoy being
popular, but also tend to be self-centered (not necessarily with any
intention of doing so) and are frequently incorrigible instigators,
always trying to see what they can get other people to do (that,
they do on purpose). Attracted to fine possessions and successful
friends, fire signs dwell in the world.
Now that you are more familiar with the
element that governs your sign, think about the people you know. Are
there some folks you just don’t “get”? Others who seem to share
your feelings to a tee? Elements play a great role in compatibility
in any relationships, whether friendships, love matches or just
coworker relations. You will find out more about how the elements
interact in Part Two of my article.
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