Earth, Air, Fire and Water are the four elements used by the Greeks and Astrologers alike to describe our basic nature. Combined with our overall chart they can help us to define who we are as a whole.

The element of Fire is associated with the signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Those touched by the element of Fire are prone to having a fiery and hot temperament. They can be very enthusiastic and animated.

Fire signs are often graced with a great deal of creativity and are self-sufficient and spontaneous. They often posses a great zeal for life and go over and above the call of duty. Those born under the Fire sign are natural born leaders.

Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn

are ruled by the element of Earth. They are practical people that you can always count on. Well grounded and dependable, they are the ones to call on during an emergency. However, they won’t take big risks as they like to be stable and sure of things.
Earth signs are the builders of the zodiac. Creating comes second nature to them as they love to build their homes with comfortable rooms and acquiring possessions is almost as important to them. Those influenced the element of Earth run the risk of becoming greedy or materialistic if their love for gaining worldly possessions gets too far out of control.

The element of Air is attached to the signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. These are the intellectual thinkers of the zodiac. They are very clever and possess an uncanny ability to analyze a situation very well. They also handle abstract reasoning quite well.

Air signs love to communicate and are very good at it. They love to talk, however, a conversation with an Air sign is not likely to be superficial. These individuals are highly curious and find the world a fascinating and interesting place. They will probe and analyze every detail about a situation or person. They are able to see all sides of the equation. Balance is a key factor of this element and those graced with this element. They are highly inventive and clever folk.

Associated with the element of water are the signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. This is the element that can best be described as emotional. Water signs are intuitive and quite sensitive. They feels things on a much deeper level than other people. They can are nurturing and loving and very devoted to those they love. These people are guided by how they feel rather than what they think. They will go with their gut feeling before they make a decision based on logic.

Water signs are compassionate and understanding people. They will take into consideration the feelings of others before making a decision.

Beauty is also very important to water signs and as a result many Water signs become artists. They can take their view of the world and express it outwardly as poetry or in a beautiful painting. They are very romantic and are most fulfilled when helping others.

- Heather Hawkins