There are a few distinct lenses through which you can have access to zodiacal knowledge. The most obvious method is to learn about planets, aspects, and houses based on your own narcissistic discoveries through the lens of your own birth chart. This is a perfectly valid route. I’ve completed the task. It’s something I’ve done to myself, my crushes, and even my celebrity crushes. I was ten years old and anxious to figure out how Gerard Way, the lead singer of My Chemical Romance, and I could finally make it work. One of the touchstones of my current astrological understanding was that romantic desperation.
But if I could start over, I’d start with the fundamentals: the ingredients. The 12 zodiac signs are split into four elements in Western astrology: air, water, fire, and earth. Each has its own characteristics and associations, which are included in diverse ways by the three signs an element rules.
You’ll have a good knowledge of every sign if you comprehend the ingredients. This will give you access to the full wheel of the zodiac. The planets in each sign become (kind of) easy to imagine from there. Even compatibility, which we’ll discuss later, becomes more straightforward. Earth and water coexist, fire and air coexist, water extinguishes fire, air hovers above the earth… It’s like playing Pokmon or Rock, Paper, Scissors on a cosmic scale.
Of course, it was an air sign who first introduced me to this ingenious strategy. Air signs are both communicative and intellectual. They are experts in the ephemeral, or things that do not have a physical shape in our world, and this is especially true of language and knowledge. Our breath is the air element, and it is the most important and unseen function of our bodies. The Chinese zodiac does not recognize air as a traditional element; instead, it is transformed into qi, the ultimate power that pervades everything. The Air, which represents the East on a Wiccan altar, can be symbolized by anything from a feather to incense; the Air is untouchable and immaterial because it has no tangible material form, even in devotion.
Air signals are especially subject to their own personal projections because air is formless and lacks a physical body. Air signs are unrestricted by space and can fly everywhere, from places to individuals; as a result, they’re prone to total imagination. They prefer theory to practice and can become engrossed in continually thinking or talking about something rather than implementing it.
Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are the three air signs. For the time being, consider each of them to symbolize a different stage of emotional and spiritual development. Gemini is the first sign on the zodiac calendar, and Aquarius is the last, making it the most mature of the three. So, in Gemini, we have a newborn, a nave variant on air; in Libra, we have a teenager who wants to try everything; and in Aquarius, we have a cantankerous, old soul.
The twins are GEMINI. I believe that the things we dislike the most in ourselves are the qualities that zodiac signs have the worst reputations for, and poor Gemini is a constant victim of that unjust slander. In Paprika, one of my favorite movies, a minor character transforms into a villain, splitting into dual heads and rupturing his seam with cerulean butterflies. “I never knew this side of you!” exclaims the heroine, horrified. “I have many sides,” our doppelganger responds, “and that is what makes me human!”
All of that bullshit about Geminis being two-faced liars is true, but we all do it to some extent. This is code-switching in its purest form. It’s “turning on for work,” having a “phone voice,” and avoiding the topic of your kinky sex life at the dinner table with your Evangelical grandfather. Our identity is fleeting, changing all the time. Gemini simply embraces its natural duality a little more forcefully and openly than the other of the zodiac signs.
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What zodiac sign is the air sign’s leader?
Libra is a cardinal air sign, which means it appears at the beginning of a season (fall) and is associated with leadership. Intellectual Libras contribute to the shaping of the universe through criticizing art and society. And the rumors are true: they’re the zodiac’s flirts. They’re also *the* indicator of a relationship, and they’re always smitten with someone. Someone is definitely crushing on them as well; they’re ruled by Venus, which means they’re naturally drawn to all things beautiful and pleasurable.
Libras are all about balance because they are born under the sign of the scales. They’re known for their capacity to make fair judgements, but they can take a long time to make a conclusion because they can relate to both sides, which makes them indecisive and prone to seeking advice from others. They simply want to be sure they’re making the best selection possible!
What are the four signs of the zodiac?
- 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)
Why are air signs the most beneficial?
Air signs are recognized for being expert communicators and for disseminating ideas. They are “change agents” who are very intelligent but have their heads in the clouds.
As the twins point out, “When things get stale, air signals give everyone a breath of fresh air. You can’t quite catch them, like the air, and you never know where they’ll dump you once they’ve swept you up. However, it will virtually always be an experience.”
These signs thrive on fascinating discourse, and communication is a common element in both their love and non-romantic relationships, as well as their professional lives. They’re usually bright and funny people who enjoy socializing and don’t want to sit still for lengthy periods of time.
While their free-spirited attitude is bound to keep things exciting, air signs must be careful not to become dispersed, as their “all over the place” energy can leave them feeling ungrounded.
What are the characteristics of air signs?
When you think about air, you notice a few things right away. Air is impenetrable, cannot be contained, and is constantly changing. Air can be a gentle breeze or a fierce windstorm, but it always has a sense of detachment and the potential to cover a large amount of land. Let’s apply this astrologically once again…
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Breezy traits
Air signs are thought to be more distant and analytical than other zodiac signs. Air signs aren’t extremely emotional, which allows them to analyze clearly and have a broad understanding of their concept. In order to communicate their ideas and personality, air signs also demand a lot of freedom of movement. An Air sign is impossible to contain!
What Zodiac signs are represented by water?
The moon and water are intricately related in astrology. Both appeal to emotion, intuition, and memory on the most basic level… The water signs are deep and lunar if the fire signs embody a solar or Martian force, the air signs are amorphous and mercurial, and the earth signs are fertile and Venusian.
Aries (March 21 to April 19)
This rowdy ram is a cardinal sign, which means they are in authority. If you’ve ever known an Aries, you know how they can seduce you with their powerful words and then abandon you. They prefer to use their brashness to push their opinions and then move on quickly. Because Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, they are also the fire’s spark. That makes them the zodiac’s kids, so don’t be surprised if they act a little childlike or impetuous at times.
Are Air signs the most intelligent?
Although being considered one of the smartest zodiac signs has its advantages, it also has its drawbacks.
Simmons says, “Air signs are such rational, mental people who have a tendency to overthink.” “Talk therapy, meditation, and writing may be beneficial to them.”
Are you born under the sign of the air? Then we’ll assist you in overcoming your desire to overthink things. Check out the finest meditation apps to keep you grounded, and try out some of our favorite guiding journaling ideas. (In fact, even if you’re not an air sign, these habits are strongly recommended.)