What are the Elements of Astrology – Fire, Air, Water, Earth

The elements in astrology share certain specific characteristics and distinctiveness that are classified and categorized according to four earthly elements: Fire, Air, Water and Earth. The elements can help make clear or explain why some signs are more suitable and well-matched than others.

The 12 horoscope signs belongs to one of the four elements :

Fire:

Aires (March 21 to April 19)

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Sagittarius (November 22- December- 21)

Fire people are leaders, full of life and vibrant.

They light up and illuminate everything around them.

Being born under the fire element you tend to be enthusiastic, passionate, and lively.

Water is abomination to Fire and a Water person could try to dampen the energy and enthusiasm that defines Fire.

Because Fire needs Air to exist

Fire signs are most compatible with the Air signs.

Air:

Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)

Gemini (May 21 to June 21)

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

The Air signs are said to be the idea signs. They are the ones (air) that breathe sparks into a flame.

They will not be held or tied down.

They demand freedom of movement and freedom of thought.

Water:

Cancer (June 22 to July22)

Scorpio (October 23 to November 21) and

Pisces (February 19 to March 20)

Pisces are characterized and described by the phrase or expression still waters run deep.

They’re open, emotional and sensitive, given to deep thoughts and conversations.

Just as water can cover and distort an image or hide secrets deep within its depth, so do Water signs have secretive emotions and abilities?

The Water signs are most compatible with Earth signs.

Earth:

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Virgo (August 23 to September 22)

Capricorn (December 22 to January 19).

They are established, reliable and dependable.

They are not as sympathetic or considerate as the water signs, but they are very encouraging, fostering and nurturing.

They can be firm and can easily get stuck in routines.

They are most compatible with Water signs

Water is required for the Earth to correctly nurture growing things.

Earth helps Water control itself, which is often essential and crucial for survival on the planet.