Fire, Air, Earth, and Water. The Elements of Astrology in Love.
Astrology can be a very complex science. There are a great deal
of aspects to consider when determining compatibility between
two signs. One of the best, easiest, and often overlooked way to
see if two signs are compatible is by simply understanding the
elements.
There are four elements, and each one is attributed to three
specific signs. They are as follows:
Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Now each of the elements have certain characteristics, and I'll
give you a brief summary of what those are.
Fire: Positive, Assertive, Determined, Active
Air: Social, Intelligent, Doers, Communicators
Earth: Stable, Enduring, Structured, Introverted
Water: Passive, Receptive, Reactive, Intuitive
It's possible that you are beginning to understand which
elements are the most likely to blend well together. As a
"general" rule, when dealing with the elements, Fire mixes with
Air, and Earth mixes with Water. I know it seems far too
general, and much too simple to be taken seriously, but in my
experience this has been a solid foundation in considering
compatibility time, and time again. If your a casual Astrology
fan, and calculating planetary aspects between two people's
charts is not your bag, then this is an much simpler formula you
can incorporate. You'll find that it sells itself in the end.
You can also get insights as to why you are most attracted to
certain types of people, when the "general" rule does not seem
to apply to you specifically. Of course, a chart would most
definitely compliment this, because you would be able to see
just why you might find yourself leaning towards a certain type.
For instance, my personal chart does not contain a single earth
element, and therefore, I often find myself drawn to the earthy
signs. There are many ways to use this knowledge, and you just
might get a better understanding of who your attracted to and
why.