Most of know what our Sun signs are, even if we know nothing else about astrology. There is another factor that is easy to remember, and that says a lot about a person, and how the react to the people and issues around them, and that is the Element connected with their sign. The Elements are Fire, Water, Air and Earth. They are associated with the Sun signs as follows:

Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

The Fire signs are pure power, pure energy, very charismatic, with somewhat of an ego. The Water signs are highly intuitive, very connected with their emotions, keep somewhat to themselves, and are quite compassionate. The Air signs function very much in the mental realm, are intellectual and communicate well. The Earth signs are very grounded and centered, very practical people with an interest in the material world.

Combining the qualities of the element associated with a sign, and the qualities of the sign itself, gives a more balanced look at an individual. Whether you are trying to understand yourself, a family member, a friend, a co-worker or a significant other, this information allows you to stand in their shoes – to see why they make the decisions that they make, to see what is important to them, to see what they need from you, and what they have to offer to you.

How we express the elemental quality of our Sun sign is a determining factor in how we live our life. Expect a Fire person to make decisions quickly and move on – the have no patience with extended processes. Fire signs are impatient by nature, and can tend to be self-centered. Fire signs deal with the world in a very physical manner. Water signs are going to be living by their emotions – making decisions is highly emotion for them. They are also highly intuitive, and have active dreamtimes.

An Air sign could appear to be a cold person at times, as they live within the realm of intellect, of their minds. They use logical process to make their decisions, weighing the pros and cons of any issue. Earth signs are very grounded and centered, very in tune with the world around them, very practical people. They will work however long it takes to make a decision, and to reach their goals.

How are you expressing your Elemental quality?