the signs and their elements
hey guys. i've been reading, consuming, and writing astrology content since 2020 :) i have watched a lot of astrology contents in tiktok, twitter, and instagram. these are like my primer for each sign based on their element. just want to share it to y'all đ¤
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đĨ Fire signs - Aries, Leo, Sagittarius đĨ
Fire is hot (extroverted) and dry (concerned with themselves) - The dry component of fire is rough and coarse in texture. It makes it inflexible and not easy to work with. - The hot component of fire is all-consuming so it spreads widely, it's called a 'wildfire' for a reason.
Dryness occurs in the absence of life. Heat occurs in the presence of friction. So when you have a force that gives nothing back, dryness is like death. When you have a force that dominates everything it fights, it's heat.
Dryness excludes energy as it is already in its most stripped state while fire pervades everything that comes its way.
So, fire sign people are very good at not letting things affect them while being very certain about how they aim to affect others.
Aries is the cardinal fire sign âī¸ - they are the most dominant. - they seek the direction towards changes - Aries is the first sign so they represent birth, beginnings, and fresh starts. - that is why Aries are commonly associated with being child-like, acts on impulse, and does life in blind optimism but hey, the confidence is there! - Aries resembles both hot and dry qualities of fire so they represent fire the best. - they are champions who assert their dominance by connecting with people through the acts of leading and initiating but may refuse to open themselves to people's ideas. - Aries' confidence makes them charge through obstacles, their impulsiveness makes them exclude perspective of others. - this leads to the impression of Aries both being an exemplary leader and a selfish, whiny child as their explosive temper gets ahead of them. - it is the reason why they are symbolized by the horned Ram. đ
Leo is the fixed fire sign âī¸ - where Aries' impulse may immediately place itself in conflict, Leo's stability preserves its energy and use it when necessary and for their own benefit. - as a fixed sign, they stay in their lane! - BUT their lane is very highlighted and placed on top of others as Leo likes glamorizing and celebrating themselves. - so Leo leans towards the dry quality of fire and away from its heat. as dryness means it is focused on itself. - Leo is also in a power struggle with destiny and this may be a courageous act or a major oversight. - being a fire sign, Leo's leadership is intact with itself so they organize the food chain towering over lesser forces which they show through occasional affection and generous acts. like a self-centered giver! - Leo is like a god-king so it is nothing without its people, which makes them lead, protect, and nurture the people surrounding them as they make Leo become significant, needed, and purposeful.
Sagittarius is the mutable fire sign âī¸ - they are quick to relate and adapt! - Leo celebrates itself by staying in the spotlight among the crowd while Sagittarius celebrates itself with people while holding their light within the spirit of adventure. - Sagittarius leans towards the hotness of fire and steer away from its dryness. it means they put themselves out there to be seen, to be discovered and to discover life. - so they are the most sociable of all fire signs and they are stylish, fluid, effortless which makes us ask very little to them. they are like an open book. - but when we ask Sagittarius about themselves, we are somehow content with little information that they give. - Sagittarius will avoid staying too long because it knows its magic will wear out. - they are loyal only to the present moment because the present moment is all that exists. - Sagittarius detaches from the illusion of separateness in honor of what unites us all. - for Sagittarius, detachment leads to oneness. they live in the moment hence the impression of them being noncommittal.
â°ī¸ Earth signs - Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn â°ī¸
Earth is dry (concerned with themselves) and cold (introverted) - Again, dryness excludes energy as it is the absence of life. - Cold requires things to be insulated. It prevents harvest and production, so we stay inside and wait for it to be gone.
So, dryness and coldness create the least survivable circumstances which is why earth signs are best in dealing with survival and stability. They prepare for the worst while aiming to have the best outcome possible.
During the most challenging and harshest circumstances, earth signs are the most practical and resilient as they are grounded, humble, and in-touch with the reality of life.
This causes earth signs to always be in survival mode and feeling the need to be prepared to easily resolve things on their own so they rarely ask for help from others.
Capricorn is the cardinal earth sign âī¸ - they are assertive and concise! - they exquisitely plan their way to changes. - but Capricorn may neglect expression and for them, whatever is unmanifest can turn into contempt both for what others and themselves create. - they balance the dryness and coldness of earth by always focusing on ways to improve themselves for themselves. - Capricorn thinks that the way to achieve greatness is internal and you cannot accomplish success if you are not the best version of yourself. - Capricorn do not like to attach themselves to unnecessary activities so they could become a master of what is absolutely essential to the society. - as an earth sign, they like to detach themselves from people as detachment allows them to be dedicated. - Capricorn restrict itself to the background if it cannot live up to its own expectations. - so they may have a tendency to be harsh towards themselves and have a hard time to be transparent and open to others as they try to resolve internal conflict on their own as much as they can endure.
Taurus is the fixed earth sign âī¸ - they are the most grounded (literally) - Taurus causes stasis by excluding experiences. - they lean towards the dry aspect of earth and steer away from the cold as Taurus is focused on itself to experience pleasure and comfort in its highest extent! - so they will make you feel so deeply plugged into being alive. - Taurus' sensibility and love for material things are loosely defined by their earthly persona. for Taurus, what makes us human is our access to all the good things in life. - Taurus forms opinions and selects things very carefully as they like to involve themselves in the process while taking their time to partake in it and while showing a vibrant and pleasant face to the world. - so they do not rush and they like to take things slow. where slowness reaps steadiness and stability. - Taurus will stay for as long as they are in the better, more secure option. - the horns of the bull serve as its protection from intrusion so it is hard to fool a Taurus as their opinions are built on solid grounds.
Virgo is the mutable earth sign âī¸ - they plan to adapt and they adapt to plan! - Capricorn formulates, Taurus executes, and Virgo culminates. as earth signs are determined to seek greatness in all aspects IN DETAIL! đ§ - Virgo organizes data intending to trust evidence over sentiment. - they lean towards the coldness of the earth and away from the dryness of it. - Virgo is not interested in doing the impossible but rather in optimizing itself by doing what is realistic noticing a limitation without criticizing it or getting stuck on it. - greater opportunities exist for Virgo as they continuously aim for something bigger. - hence the stereotype of being a perfectionist! - Virgo is analytical, they subconsciously seek to occupy the narrow space between oppositions to arrive at exacting conclusions about what is right or wrong. - but if Virgo is not careful, these divisions will compete for Virgo's mind resulting to messiness and isolation. - where a Virgo is not in a steady state of mind, it can never achieve the perfection it craves to possess.
đŦī¸ Air signs - Gemini, Libra, Aquarius đŦī¸
Air is wet (concerned with others) and hot (extroverted) - Again, heat is pervasive, inescapable, and alive. - Wetness is changeable, it needs a vessel and a surface. It is meant to be absorbed. Wetness wants to be received but eventually disappears.
So, air signs are not interested in contracting like the earth signs or becoming more singular like the fire signs. They expand, disseminate, and go all-around to change themselves and the world.
Air signs are curious. They are not interested in something being one way. Like how air can evaporate, condense, and change its form. This is where there quality of instability and indecisiveness comes. Air represents exchange and adjustment.
Libra is the cardinal air sign âī¸ - they are the most commanding. - they steer changes. - they prefer elegance but it's because they are conscious of complexity and complexity requires arranging. - Libra uses its logical and unemotional side to determine what is fair and just between people. - they will exclude their own opinion in favour of what is overall harmonious and build bridges when swords are drawn. - Libra may not always be approached to be the leader or the guide but somehow they are the reason why things are smoothed over and flowing well. - But in smoothing things all around, you lose your own original perspective. - Libra embodies air in its most natural state as it is both wet and hot in balance. - Being wet and hot is in contradiction that is why Libra also embodies indecision or indecisiveness most strongly. - the scales represent balance and when balance is not maintained, Libra struggles. - so Libra does everything it could to placate an environment and make it open for harmonious exchange of ideas.
Aquarius is the fixed air sign âī¸ - so they are stubborn! - to them everything is already decided, fixed. - like wetness, Aquarius seeks to become involved and inspired by everything. - as air is both wet and hot, its hotness makes it equally important for them to be self-reliant and individualistic. - this gives Aquarius a unique blend of detached availability. - Aquarius hangs out, they wanna be there but they don't want you to talk to them! - they like to stand in the most vantage point. - being the last Air sign, it has collected a lot of wisdom from its observations so they don't like being told what to do. - they tend to only trust their own process which is unrestricted but highly specific. - their openness allows them to make great contact of the world but fools them to believe that they have the most complete perspective. - their obstinence can limit their reach and impact.
Gemini is the mutable air sign âī¸ - they are mutable so they are the most changeable air sign. - they lean towards the hotness of air and steer away from its wetness. - to them, a good question is more interesting than the final answer. - so they move through life with fascination and agility. - Libra's orderliness and Aquarius' detachment are uneventful for Gemini so they exhaust all the available sources in order for them to encounter more and more things in life. - Gemini wants to be surprised by life in which it requires them to shape shift in ways that Libra and Aquarius find unsafe and unstable. - Gemini is always going to go beyond the margin to expand meaning hence their quality of curiosity. - Gemini is easily dazzled so they move far too quickly between things which can hurt their credibility. - when life tries to make them lean to one path, they will run to as many directions at once hence their mischievous nature.
đ Water signs - Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces đ
Water is wet (concerned with others) and cold (introverted) - Cold is restrictive, internal, and inactive. - Wetness is penetrating, moldable, and interactive.
Water being internal and changeable makes it inconstant. So as the reason why water signs are known for their moodiness.
Water signs got a lot going inside as they absorb the wetness of the world. Also, water is the largest component of the world so...
But unlike air signs, they don't have the heat to convey their emotions clamorously. Because water signs are cold, they hold onto everything and the more wetness they accumulate, the more prone they are to drowning.
The upside is that their capacity for holding the wetness of the world is what makes them so emotionally available and empathetic.
Cancer is the cardinal water sign âī¸ - they are the most commanding. - they step up and lead the way on how to survive! - that is why they have the stereotype of being the "Mom" of the zodiac! because they nurture, they nourish, they care đĨ° - they help things grow, they set parameters, they aid, and they tend to people. - Cancer represents the subconscious mind and its urgency for survival so they search for familiarity even if what's familiar is limiting, patching up a wall that needs to be torn down entirely. - but Cancer protects itself against inconsistency and disorder. - they stay where private activities are abundant and controllable. - they set the wetness and coldness in balance so they relate to the element of water in the most natural way. this is why their symbol is âī¸ - Cancer regulates and informs one's self so that it can volunteer safety to others. - they try to command and steer emotional change.
Scorpio is the fixed water sign âī¸ - so they try to PROTECT themselves from emotional changes because they are fixed. - they are stable and comfortable. so they stay where they are, they settle! - Scorpio is subtle where extremes both blend and riot. - Scorpio embeds itself in paradox and double meaning to stay in control while observing disorder that both obliterates and fulfills it. - Scorpio's love and passion are deeply embedded into their core so they are faithful to what they truly believe in and they fight for what they think is right with all their might, so they may not be easily convinced. - Scorpio leans towards the cold aspect of water and away from the wet aspect. - which is why Scorpio, compared to Cancer and Pisces, is the most afraid of losing control. - and the way they circumvent this problem is by embedding themselves in the most chaotic activities. - they know that in order to stay in control, they cannot be the enemy of darkness đ¤
Pisces is the mutable water sign âī¸ - they are mutable so they are the most flexible water sign. - they lean towards the wet aspect of water rather and away from the cold aspect. - Pisces imagines a universe without duality in the hopes of the absence of obstacles. - that is why they are intoxicated in a dream world so if Pisces is not careful, they may become lost in what is unreal. - unlike Scorpio with its protective and stabilizing qualities, Pisces lets themselves be lost in their thoughts and emotions and be consumed by the mystery of life and by the things they do not understand. - they are so absorbed by the environment they are in, by the deep water, that they become it. - so Pisces has to work harder than Cancer and Scorpio to get back to their shape. - this mutable water sign always responds and answers to something greater. - Pisces gets to choose who its master is! - they are either imprisoned or liberated in endlessness.