Elements of the Zodiac

There are four elements in the zodiac:  fire, earth, air, water.


Fire signs include Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.  They are classified as energetic.  I usually relate Aries to be a sudden explosion of fire.  Leo to me is a stable always burning fire, like the sun. Sagittarius reminds me of a forest fire, jumping from one thing to the next by little sparks that eventually become a great flames and finally burn out.


Earth signs include Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.  They are classified as stable.  I think of Taurus as stuck in its ways, while Virgo is always grounded with its thoughts, and Capricorn always looks before it leaps.


Air signs include Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.  They are classified as social.  These signs are always flying around with what they do and think.  Typically, they are laid back and sort of up in the air about things.


Water signs include Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.  They are classified as emotional.  I typically think of Cancer as moody and is significantly ruled by the Moon (28-day cycle of moodiness).  I think of Scorpio as secretive and taking a lot of things in, giving it constant hidden emotions.  Pisces is the most flat out emotional sign and typically will express the emotions it is feeling.