When it comes to western astrology, each Zodiac symbol has one of four elements.
Each sign has an element of earth, water, air, or fire. Your birth chart also has a balance of elements, which can differ from your sun sign.
While you can easily look up the elements in your birth chart, it’s hard to know what specifically it all means. Each planet has its own sign with its own element, so you’ll want an astrologer to interpret the balance of energies.
Here’s a brief overview of the four elements in Western astrology.
Fire
Leo, Aries and Sagittarius are the fire signs. Much like fire, these signs are courageous, creative, spontaneous, and impulsive.
When fire signs decide to do something, it's very difficult to stop them. They are quick to embrace new ideas and typically do not dwell on the past. Fire signs are known to be extremely passionate lovers who can sometimes struggle with commitment.
Earth
The earth signs are Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo. Earth signs are the most grounded of the Zodiac. They are among the most stubborn of the Zodiac, but also the most dependable.
Earth signs care most about things they can touch and see. They often have very nice homes and have a refined taste for sensual pleasures. An earth lover is typically looking for a deep connection.
Air
You’d think “Aquarius” would be a water sign– it’s not. Aquarius, Gemini, and Libra are all ruled by the element of air. Air signs are the most flexible of the zodiac, if also easily swayed. Curiosity is the natural state of an air sign.
Air signs are also notoriously good communicators. They tend to be highly sociable and have lots of friends. They are communicative lovers and are good at learning your likes and dislikes.
Water
Water rules the signs of Scorpio, Cancer, and Pises. Water signs are notoriously emotional and exhibit the most empathy out of the Zodiac signs.
Water signs love more than anything else. They are naturally excellent lovers, though they can become extremely attached.
How Can I Find Out My Astrological Element?
The good news is this is pretty easy information to look up in your birth chart. The hard part is figuring out what it means.
For example, you could be a Pisces sun and have 6 planets with Earth signs. That person would show a lot more Earth tendencies than your typical Pisces. In fact, because Pises is such an emotional sign, someone with that chart will be deeply upset if their Earth-sign needs are not met.
This is also the reason we do not recommend checking for romantic compatibility through sun signs alone– there’s a lot going on in that chart!
When you go in for a personalized birth chart reading, your astrologer can go in-depth about your particular elemental balance. By looking at your full birth chart, your astrologer can identify:
- Your natural gifts and talents
- Areas of weakness in your life
- Areas of your life you find difficulty balancing (and what do about it)
- Your ideal career path
- The nature of your your soul mate
- Your hidden potential
Where Can I Get an Astrological Element Reading?
These days, it’s super easy to get an astrological analysis. You don’t even need to leave the comfort of your own home. Here are our top three choices for online astrological readings:
We’ve got a lot of great things to say about Kasamba because they’ve been around for decades. If you want a psychic who’s experienced with online readings, Kasamba has it!
Another great service that has been around for over 30 years. Psychic Source is ideal for frequent users because they offer membership rewards.
MysticSense makes finding the perfect psychic easy. They allow users to search using all sorts of criteria. For example, if you want to make sure your astrologer is LGBT-friendly, MysticSense allows you to search for exactly that.
Get in Your Element
It’s important to know all of your astrological elements because it affects every aspect of your life. While your sun sign gives information about your overall demeanor, the full chart can tell you a lot more.
Your full birth chart tells you the nature of your emotions, how you communicate with people, how you give and receive love, how you take action, and much more. The more you understand yourself, the more you can find balance and harmony in your life.
So what are you waiting for? Go in for a psychic reading today!
