The four elements in astrology

 

You are probably encountered on the theory of the four classic elements - fire, soil, air and water - before. The teachings of the four elements are often used in the world of astrology, but have a long history behind them. The theory is proven of mythological origin, but is first used by the Greek philosopher, empedocles, who said that everything consists of combinations of these four basic elements. Since then, the elemental value was used by Aristotle, and it filled incredibly much within the science world until the 18th century.

The elemental has been spent diligently of alchemists who have tried to figure out difficult issues, as well as of ordinary people as you and I would like to achieve a better understanding of the planet we live on and the beings it is home for. Thus, the element teacher has both defined what we were surrounded by and what we consisted of which it still does that day.

How is the doctrine of the four elements in astrology?

Within the world of astrology, one can divide the zodiac signs in different ways. One of the most widely used ways to classify the zodiac signs is precisely when using the four classic elements.

The twelve zodiac signs are divided into the four elements, and each element is thus represented by three zodiac signs. Each element points to different distinct features or personality trends for the zodiac, it is represented by.

In addition to contributing to giving a greater understanding of diversity and that there are different ways of viewing different individuals, the doctrine of the four elements also with a theory that some characters are more compatible than others. After saying, soil and water signs are compatible as water begins soil and makes it fertile. Similarly, air and fire fits well together, as air keeps life in fire.

Unlike the way we like people sometimes tend to put things up against each other on an "either or" mode (masculine or feminine, good or evil, etc.), then the teachings of the four elements Loving about all the elements together form a device that could not exist if one of the other elements was missing. It reminds us of the importance of a coexistence in harmony and that everything is ultimately connected. Similarly, there are not some of the elements that are more important than others. They all contribute to something, and they all take together against each other's contribution - and it is not a completely unfavorable learning to take with him.

In the following sections, we must look more closely at the four elements. We will be wiser on what zodiac signs they are each represented by and what qualities each element offers. Last but not least I will make suggestions for which crystals are well suited to which signs.

 

Fire

The element fire is represented by the zodiac sign Aries, the Lion and Sagittarius.

If you are the lucky owner of one of these zodiac signs, you are in other words a fire sign. This generally applies to fire that they are spontaneous and reactive. They have a confident personality, and they are not bleach to show it in an elegant and proud way. Ild signs do not use days to sit and reflect on topics, or to imagine all potential out of an action before making it - they are impulsive and enforceable, and when something must happen, it must go fast. They ooze courage and creativity, which is a wonderful combination that can often lead to impressive results.

Ild characters, like fire yourself, can be intangible and hard to hold on. Shown you can know that the fire that warms the feet on a cold winter day limits to the walls of the fireplace, or that the sankhans bonfire remains in the middle of the circle of singing people. But the flames have undeniably their own life, and none of their movements will be predicted or forced. The fire is its own.

Ilds are wearing around the light, their closest may need in difficult times, and they prefer rather than like out of their warmth while lighting up the way up for others. In the same way as fire can be devastated, it can also act, and be the root of life - as we know, fire helped our ancestors survive in colder parts of the planet, and protected them from hazardous predators. Ild characters like to take a lead in many different aspects of life, with their luminous torches kept high, while others safely follow in their footsteps.

The above character trait often applies to all three fields. To go more in depth and look at the individual characters it can be mentioned that Aries is a genuine inventor who is always full of good ideas. Aries is not just as busy with the past as of the present and the future, and rarely runs out of enthusiasm and courage. The lion is loyal and one you can trust. Their credibility makes them good leaders. The shuttle is the most flexible of the three fields, and is better at adapting to different environments and situations. The shooter is often seen with a position as a spiritual leader, regardless of whether it is their professional career or the role they naturally fall into in their circle.

Land

The land land is represented by the Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

Common to the three landmarks is that they are reliable. As the word indicates, they have both feet firmly planted on the ground, and there is not so much pjat with them. They are naturally soiled or "grounded", which may seem like something of a feat to others looking at the outside - but it is not assumed or a facade they set up. Facades are generally not groundmark's strong side. What you see is what you get - and Hurray for it!

Their practical and pragmatic approach to life can help their closest to recover the grounding if they hover on a cloud of stress, obscurity or uncertainty. They remind us where it all starts and about taking one thing at a time. Building a good basis up as a safe start for every situation. Lighthegn build things up from scratch, and they are just as stable and loyal as a brick house - a house that will always take care of those who live in its interior as long as they take good care of it.

Where the bull is in a greater extent, the sign building and creating, the maid is seen as the practical and pragmatic. Capricorn is more careful and can also tend to be materialistic, which is not always a bad thing. 

Besides being realistic, landmarks are also sensual creatures. It bases that they feel attracted to and associated with physical things (or other people) as they can see and touch. You want to put a smile on the lip of a landmark, then you need to show them or tell them how their hard work has borne fruit and how much you appreciate it.

Air

The air element is represented by the twins, weight and water carrier.

Air signs are described as intellectual and justice-seeking beings. They are humanitarian, outlest and social. They love formulate their thoughts, ideas and feelings, and they are good at it. They think before talking or writing, and they weigh their words closely as they will be misunderstood. 

Air signs are solved people - volatile breezes that disappear before you get looked around and who lift up in fallen leaves and twigs just to leave everything in a different way than they were before. They simply need to feel free. Like fire, air can both get in the form of devastating storms and fresh, much needed summer bromes. Air sign will have change and movement. They are full of ideas, and they would like them brought into life.

Air sign may tend to feel that they do not really fit into their surroundings. They find it difficult to follow traditions and rules and do not always feel that they fit into specific boxes in the way the world requires it. They spend a lot of energy learning to disregard other people's opinions about them, and it is only good, because it is something, air sign must learn - just as they must also learn to focus at least as much on their own wishes and needs as on someone else's.

The twins are seen as the most flexible of the three air characters. They are deliberate and bring good ideas to the table. The emphasis has an eye for action, and is good at keeping ideas up against each other and taking deliberate decisions. The water carrier is stubborn and stainlessly stuck, and stores a razor-sharp intuition, as they often listen to, when found on ideas and make decisions.

Water

The water element is represented by Cancer, Scorpio and the fish.

Are you a water sign, then you can safely relate to Drake, who yourself is Scorpio when he says he is in His feelings. Water sign is the definition of real emotional people. They are intuitive and emotional and they are liquid as water itself.

Think of a quiet lake in the middle of a green forest, where the birds twitter and everything exudes peace. The lake's surface is so undisturbed that it reflects the sky without distorting a single cloud. Then think of a stormy night in the middle of one of the globe's largest oceans, where the twenty meters high waves mercilessly cradles gigantic ships from side aside while they overflow the night's other sounds. The spectrum of what water can do with us is widely. It can be devastated, but we also need it to survive: it gives us and everyone organisms around us life, and a large part of our own body weight consists of water. 

With these pictures in the head, it is also easy to imagine that aquatic character can be calm, serene and life-making creatures, but also have turbulent, chaotic feelings and large arm movements - all in the same package. Occasionally, it may feel like they fall over one as a wave, and other times their energy can be hugely healing.

Common to the quiet lake and the large sea is that they both have a deep under the surface, which one cannot immediately see - and probably never manage to fully. But there is plenty of mystery to dive into, and it's anything but boring.

Water signs are often private people, and whether they express it or not, they almost always lead to a deeper meaning with small and great things, and life itself. They often have intense dreams, and their intuition can limit to the sink. They have a nourishing energy and are quick to perceive signs, impressions and situations. They also easily understand and familiarize themselves with someone else's issues and dilemmas.

Where Cancer is sensitive and is very linked to the home and family, as they take love, the scorpio is good to understand the needs and desire of others as well as other people's motivations to do as they do. The fish understand other people at a spiritual level. They are extremely compassionate and easy-to-work.

Crystals for your element

Crystals come from the Earth's interior, but this does not necessarily mean that all crystals can only be connected to the soil element. Some crystals form and are also created with the help of the other elements; Fire, air and water. Therefore, it is possible to find crystals that perfectly represent and strengthen each of the four elements. 

If you are a fire sign then a polished careol Be an obvious crystal to decorate your home or altar with, or to have with you in your pocket or bag when you go out into the world. It has breathtaking, orange-flattening color, and will help boost your energy and your self-esteem. With this stone you will get help finding the strength to let your inner fire light into the world and show your true I over.

As a landmark you can advantageously invest in a Beautiful, polished tourmalin. Turmalin contributes an intense positive energy that protects you from negativity - both from other people and from the spiritual universe. The Black Turmalin also helps strengthen your creativity.

Are you an air sign, so love yourself with a Beautiful polished amethyst pocket test. The amethyst has healing properties and vibrates loudly, and it can help you calm down when you are overwhelmed by stress or negative energies as well as boost your confidence. 

Water sign can with good reason look for after a Enchanting Sea Blue Polished Aquamarine. It will contribute with positive energies, and give your mood an uplifting boost. Play your altar or home with it, or take it with you in your pocket so that it is never farther away than at your fingertips when you need its optimistic and positive energy.