Earth
signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
We
are not looking for Signs; we are looking for behavior that expresses
this Principle. An Aries can express the Earth element. A Cancer that
I know has a Taurus Moon and planets in other Earth signs. He exemplifies
the Earthy traits even though his Sun is in a Water sign. So trust yourself
to recognize behavior and for the moment, forget the Sun Sign. It may
be helpful to analyze someone whose birthday you do not know.
Earthy
persons are practical. They want results that are in line with the amount
of energy they have to expend to achieve the desired outcome. They will
work tirelessly if they are assured that they will end up with a tangible
result. They also have a talent for recognizing where the money or value
lies. An old table they bought at the auction just happens to be a genuine
and valuable heirloom. The piece of property at the edge of town is
now in the middle of a proposed shopping center.
An Earth person
is willing to work hard to be able to buy luxuries. They enjoy comfort.
A penny saved is a penny that can be spent (along with other saved pennies)
on a deeply cushioned velvet chair. They tend to move slowly and are
careful to choose words carefully as if they were afraid they might
run out. They like gifts that have real value. For example: gold cufflinks
or diamond earrings would be good choices. They often give gifts that
require personal effort. Did they take your car to be washed? Perhaps
they cooked a gourmet meal for you. They have given the greatest gift
of all: a part of themselves.
Air signs
are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Air
persons are ready to talk about any subject you want to mention. They
will give you information about subjects about which you care not at
all. They will challenge you to debate the current events, the state
of the educational system, or the importance of the latest non-fiction
book they have read recently.
The
Air person is interested in communicating, in relating, and in discussing
the state of the world. If they have an extensive personal library,
belong to several discussion groups, and are campaigning for their pet
project, they probably have an Air statement in their chart they are
willing to compromise and will listen attentively to your side of the
argument. The problem arises when they are asked to stay on a repetitive
task or remain quiet without an opportunity to express themselves.
An Air person needs a chance to express an opinion and to debate the
issue.
Water
signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
Water
signs are interested in how you feel, not necessarily what you think.
It has a lot to do with doing things the way they have been done in
the past. This is the way habits are established. Water signs are emotionally
attached to home, family and their hereditary past. The bridge between
present and the past is well worn. They find solace in visiting the
“olden days” as in museums and antique malls. You will find that they
are sentimental about the pressed corsage from their first prom and
the ticket stub from the World Series from twenty years ago. The Water
person has an extended family of close friends that are treated like
family as long as they are loyal and trustworthy. People are drawn to
them for comfort and understanding.
They
are often torn between being the nurturing person and wanting to be
taken care of by someone who will nurture them. They need to feel secure
in a relationship but paradoxically; they need time alone to re-charge.
The close bond between the present and past can put them in touch with
their sub-conscious mind. Psychic impressions are very real to them.
You are likely to trigger an emotional response if you insist upon discussing
the logic of a thing or the importance of being practical. In the final
analysis, they have a way of getting the things they need, they seem
to attract what they need by some inner law of attraction.
