One of my oldest and best friends (an Aquarius, of course) issued the following announcement to all of their closest friends at the start of the year (paraphrased for length and privacy):
This year’s theme is ONLY EARTH SIGNS. Sorry, fire, air, and water signs, but I’m done. You’re fucked. I’m done with your nonsense. I’m busy TRANSCENDING realms and dimensions that you can’t possibly imagine. I require GROUNDING.
On the one hand, receiving this letter, especially in an unrelenting block of big neon text and shouting caps, was a genuinely disturbing experience. There are four elements that make up the 12 zodiac signs. water, fire, air, and earth are the four elements that make up the universe. Almost everyone in my friend’s family, including myself, isn’t an earth sign. Under the pretext of astrology, they were stating that they were removing practically everyone who cared about them.
On the other hand… I think I’ve figured it out. And I understand. We’ve talked about how air signs breathe ideas and information, how fire signals burn with force and passion, and how water signs swim in emotions and memory. All of these features, however, are personal sensations, actions of perception that are completely intangible. Earth is a genuine, physical entity. In the material world, the things that comes out of the earth-precious stones, harvests, clay-has genuine value. We can reach out and touch it, build with it, and share it. Beyond our particular psyches, Earth exists as something we can physically hold and be held inside. Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are the three earth signs, and they tend to be stable, grounded, and realistic.
Aristotle believed that earth was the heaviest of the four elements before there was a notion of gravity. The element of earth has traditionally been associated with matter, the biology of human existence, fertility, and the terrestrial. In tarot, earth is represented by the suit of pentacles (or coins, depending on which deck you’re using), which is the suit of money and materialism. The soil element is known as t in Chinese philosophy, and it represents stability, yin and yang balance, and seasonal change.
My friend finally texted me again a few weeks ago, this time with a different number, in a group text. I sincerely hope they discovered the earth for which they yearned for structure, connection to their physical bodies, and interaction with the world around them. These are the traits we need to withstand the pressures of the three other internal, ephemeral aspects, the anchor that binds us to humans and humanistic wants.
In This Article...
What are the four earth signs?
- Warning signals for fires (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)
- Signs of the Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)
- Signs in the air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)
- Watermarks (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)
What are the four zodiac sign types?
The Elements of Astrology: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water Signs
- Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are the fire signs.
- Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are earth signs.
- Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are air signs.
- Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are all water signs.
Are all Taurus people born under the sign of the earth?
The 12 zodiac signs are split into four elements in astrology: water, earth, fire, and air. Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are earth signs, and we’ll look at what earth energy is all about, as well as how to establish balance if you’re an earth sign or have a lot of earth in your birth chart.
Who is the earth sign’s leader?
Don’t you think of a tough and authoritative leader when you think about Capricorn? Because they are the rulers of astrology, they emit cardinal energy. Winter has arrived when the sun enters Capricorn, and Capricorn is in charge with the same serious and calculated power that is required to survive the toughest season of all. Capricorn, as an earth sign, leads with logic, reason, and long-term goals in mind. This zodiac sign is quick to devise a strategy and delegate responsibility within their society. It’s up to them to devise a winning strategy.
What are the three most important indications in my life?
Your Sun sign, Moon sign, and rising sign, also known as ascending sign, are the three most important places in your birth chart. Your Sun sign is the foundation of your personality and who you are as a person. Your Moon sign indicates your emotional side and who you are when you’re alone. Finally, your rising sign is the initial impression others get of you and how you appear on the outside.
Is it possible to combine fire and earth?
Love may be the most perplexing, yet beautiful, emotion we have as humans. However, astrology memes and Instagram horoscopes announcing which signs are the most suitable appear to be conveying us the notion that our love lives are set by the stars, according to our social media feeds.
The most often asked inquiries I hear from clients as an astrologer are about their relationships. “Will I be successful?” is not a question many people ask. or “What’s in store for me in the future?” “Are we astrologically compatible?” instead. However, assisting someone in finding an answer necessitates much more than simply examining both parties’ Sun signs. It also necessitates a thorough examination of each person’s astrological chart, which is comprised of three elements.
Then there’s your Sun Sign, which most people refer to as their primary zodiac sign. This is the part of your horoscope that represents your ego. Then there’s your Moon Sign, which influences how you feel. Finally, you have a rising sign, which is the public face you present. (I recommend checking out if you want to figure out all three of your own signals.) Cafe Astrology’s website is css-1tm5c7k.css-1tm5c7k:hover.)
The sun signs of the zodiac that are the most compatible are:
Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are Fire signs, and they get along best with other Fire and Air signs like Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn) frequently get along best with Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, who are Earth and Water signs.
Signs in the air
Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius go well with Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, which are all Air and Fire signs.
Watermarks
Water and Earth signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are often suitable matches for Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Even with all of this knowledge, the issue remains: Can we really trust the zodiac to tell us which signs are compatible? On the one hand, it appears doubtful that the stars are in control of us. On the other hand, the zodiac appears to be a useful tool when you remember that, before dating apps had algorithms, matchmakers all over the world used astrology to decide whether two people would make great companions. Perhaps the most common misunderstanding is that simply knowing two people’s sun signs allows us to predict who and what they should adore. Instead, the reality is that, while astrology can serve as a guide, we ultimately have complete control over who we love.
Is there any truth to the zodiac signs?
Is astrology accurate? Reading horoscopes is a popular pastime, but is there any scientific evidence that they are accurate?
When you’re enticed by a familiar interruption and your willpower weakens, problems can occur.
Every day, up to 70 million Americans consult their horoscopes. At least, that’s what the American Federation of Astrologers claims. According to a Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life poll conducted twenty years ago, 25% of Americans believe that the positions of the stars and planets have an impact on our daily life. In 2012, the General Social Survey indicated that 34% of Americans think astrology is “extremely” or “kind of scientific,” with the percentage of individuals who think astrology is “not at all scientific” dropping from two-thirds to about half.
Astrology is the concept that astronomical phenomena, such as the stars over your head when you were born or the fact that Mercury is retrograde, have the potential to influence our daily lives and personality traits. Of course, this is distinct from astronomy, which is the scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the physics of the cosmos.
A particular facet of astrology, the foretelling of a person’s future or the provision of daily counsel via horoscopes, is gaining in popularity. The Cut, for example, recorded a 150 percent rise in horoscope page views in 2017 compared to 2016.
Clearly, a lot of people are trying to figure out how to read the stars for guidance. Understanding the positions of the stars is the foundation of astrology, which appears to be a scientific discipline in and of itself. Is there any scientific evidence that astrology has an impact on our personalities and lives?
But, since I still have five minutes of this six-minute podcast to fill, let’s take a look at how astrology has been put to the test.
Do the signs of water and earth complement each other?
Earth signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are frequently compatible with water signs. This makes logical because water naturally nourishes the earth. Furthermore, water signs are sensitive and kind, making them an excellent match for strong-willed signs such as the three earth signs.
These signals function together because they each teach the other something that will improve their own life. Earth signs can learn to be more emotional by allowing oneself to feel their feelings rather than suppressing them. When severe circumstances are at hand, earth signs help keep water signs balanced and grounded in reality.