#astrology elements

mercury in the 1st house your mind is written all over your face. when you smile people don't just see a happy expression; they see the gears turning. there is a restless and bright energy in your eyes that makes you look like you are always three steps ahead of the conversation. people admire the fact that you aren't just a face in the crowd but a walking library of thoughts. you have this ability to look at someone and make them feel like you are reading the fine print of their soul while you’re just busy thinking about your next big idea.

mercury aspecting pluto or mercury in scorpio you have a heavy and quiet gaze that bypasses the social mask entirely. whether it is a conjunction a square or a trine this aspect gives you an x-ray vision for the truth. you don't just listen to words and you listen to the silence between them. you pick up on the slight tremor in a voice or the way someone's eyes shift when they mention a specific name. for you a casual conversation is a high stakes investigation and people can feel your mind digging for the motive behind every sentence. when you smile it often feels like you are laughing at a secret that nobody else is brave enough to name. people admire your nerve and the way you can handle the raw reality of a situation without blinking. you look like a detective who just found the final piece of the puzzle and your silence carries more weight than any grand statement.

mercury in gemini or virgo or heavy virgo stellium or mercury in the 6th house your intellect is a high speed processor that never actually hits the sleep button. in gemini your smile is a playground of wit and shifting perspectives. people admire the variety of your thoughts and the way you can talk to anyone about anything. in virgo your smile is a precision tool. people see the competence and the order you carry in your head. they find it impressive that you are the only one who noticed the foundation was cracking while everyone else was busy looking at the wallpaper. your intellect is like a high resolution lens that never hits the pause button. you are the person who noticed the one thing that isn't quite right while everyone else was busy looking at the highlights. when you smile it is often because you just fixed a problem that nobody else even knew existed. your smile is a signature of order in a world that seems to celebrate chaos and you find the sacred in the details.

mercury aspecting uranus or aquarius mercury or aquarius rising or uranus in the 1st house your brain is a lightning bolt that hits at three in the morning. you have these sudden flashes of insight that make you look like you just woke up from a dream about the future. your smile is a bit erratic and undeniably original. people admire the way you break the old rules of logic just to see if you can build something better in the wreckage. you are the glitch that reminds everyone that normal is just a lack of guts and they love you for the original thoughts you hold behind your teeth. you move through the world like a guest from a different era and others stay in your orbit just to catch a glimpse of the vision you are building.

mercury in the 8th or 12th house you are a detective of the unspoken and the unseen. your mind handles the hidden grief and the secret magic of every room you enter. when you smile it feels like a shared secret between you and the ghosts of the world. people admire the spiritual depth you carry and the way you understand the stories that have no words. you find your clarity in the silence and others find your quiet intelligence to be a form of healing they didn't know they were allowed to have.

sun conjunct mercury your identity and your mind are welded into a single current. you don't just have ideas; you are your beliefs. when you smile you radiate a level of warmth and authority that makes people stop and listen. they admire the total consistency of your character. you look like a person who is completely whole and who owns every word they speak. there is zero gap between who you are and what you know and that level of integrity is a magnet for respect.

mercury aspecting saturn or mercury in capricorn your mind is a boardroom where only the most serious and useful ideas are allowed a seat. you have a total lack of patience for the fluff and the empty promises. people admire your strategic brilliance and the way you treat every project like a long term investment. your smile is a quiet authority and a signature of a job done right. you look like someone who is building a legacy stone by stone and the rest of the world naturally falls into line behind your logic.

mercury on the midheaven or planets on the midheaven your name and your mind are fused together in the public eye. people look at you and see a leader who actually has a plan that works. when you smile in a professional setting it carries the weight of total competence and a backbone of steel. others admire the fact that you aren't just following a script but that you are the one who wrote it. you possess a public authority that doesn't need a title to be felt and people stay in your orbit just to hear the way you organize the future.

moon aspecting mercury you are the person who can put a name to a feeling while everyone else is still struggling to breathe. whether it is a trine or a sextile your head and your heart are in a constant easy dialogue. when you smile people sense an emotional intelligence that feels like a safe harbor. they admire the way you can dissect a mood without losing your empathy and they realize that you are the only one who truly understands the logic of the heart.

mercury in the 9th house or mercury aspecting jupiter your mind has an exit sign in its eyes and a spirit that refuses to stay in a small town. you are on a permanent quest for a truth that justifies the struggle of being alive. your brain is a wide angle lens that refuses to look at the ground. you find the meaning behind the mess and the big idea that everyone else missed. when you smile it feels like you are looking at a horizon that nobody else has discovered yet. people admire your wide angle vision and the way you can turn a boring detail into a grand philosophy. you are the eternal student who reminds the crowd that the world is huge and full of meaning. your joy is an intellectual act of freedom.

mercury in the 3rd house you are the master of the local noise and the neighborhood secrets. your brain handles every text and every conversation with a level of agility that looks like magic. when you smile it is because you just connected two dots that everyone else missed. people admire your wit and the way you keep the air in the room moving. you are the bridge between ideas and people and others find your mental speed to be a reason to keep listening.

aquarius rising or aquarius sun or moon or personal planets or 11th house dominance you look at human behavior like it is a documentary about a species you don't quite belong to. you carry a detached clarity that makes your presence feel both cold and brilliant. people admire the objectivity you bring to every room. your smile is a conceptual agreement with the universe and others can sense that you are already living in a world they haven't even dreamed of yet. you see the patterns in human behavior that everyone else has accepted as just the way things are. you look at the world from the ceiling and your smile carries a detached fairness that is actually a form of deep heart. you are the outlier who makes everyone else rethink their own rules.

mercury at the 29th degree or personal planets at the 29th degree you carry the weary wisdom of a veteran who has finished the book and is just waiting for the next one to start. you already know the end of the sentence before it even begins. when you smile it is a quiet acknowledgment that you have seen this all before. people admire the depth of your experience and the way you don't feel the need to prove your smarts. your silence suggests a level of mastery that makes everyone else feel like a child. your intelligence is a finished book that you are still being forced to proofread.

a heavy air stellium your spirit is tuned to a level of total objectivity and social grace. you move through reality with a mind that refuses to get stuck in the mud of a single perspective. when you smile you are offering a bridge to a better logic. people admire the way you can navigate a crowd without losing your own thread. you are the reason the conversation never hits a dead end and others love the mental freedom you provide just by existing.

mercury conjunct the descendant you find your best thoughts when you are standing across from someone else. your intelligence is a mirror and you have this gift for seeing the logic in other people’s chaos. when you smile at a partner they feel as though they’ve finally been understood at a cellular level. people admire your ability to negotiate the middle ground and the way you use your mind to build a connection that actually has a future.

mercury in the 11th house your mind belongs to the tribe and the dream of a better future. you are the visionary who connects the group with the thread of a single idea. when you smile you are seeing the spark in everyone else. people admire the way you think in we instead of i and they find your social conscience to be the most attractive thing about you. you are the one who brings the light to the crowd and reminds us that we are stronger together.

ruler of the 1st house aspecting mercury your very presence is an act of curiosity. the way you move and the choices you make are all dictated by a need to learn and to grow. when you smile it is a sign that your identity and your intellect are in a total fusion. people admire the consistency of your drive and the way you treat your own life as an interesting experiment. you possess a natural hunger for the truth and it shows in every step you take.

mercury in the 4th house or moon in the 4th house or scorpio on the ic you are the keeper of the family lore and the excavator of the things that happened behind closed doors. your mind is most brilliant when you are grounded in your roots. you possess an internal anchor that makes you incredibly sensitive to the roots of everyone around you. when you smile it feels like a shared secret in the kitchen at midnight; it feels like a homecoming for the person standing across from you. people admire the emotional foundation of your thoughts and the way you see the family ghosts and the ancestral baggage that others are trying to hide. you make people feel seen at their most basic and unedited level.

scorpio rising or pluto in the 1st house your smile acts like a filter for the fake and a safe harbor for the honest. people notice that even when you are being perfectly pleasant there is a predatory stillness in your gaze that sees right through the social dance. they admire the nerve you carry in your bones and the fact that you don't blink when the truth gets uncomfortable. it is the smile of a survivor who knows exactly where the bodies are buried and who still has the grace to offer you a seat at the table. you own the dark and people stay in your orbit because they want to know what you see.

capricorn sun or saturn in the 1st house you carry the weary wisdom of the long game. when you smile it feels like a quiet acknowledgment of the effort it takes to stay upright in a world of shortcuts. people admire the integrity written into your features and the way you treat your reputation as a long term investment. you look like the adult in the room regardless of your age and your smile suggests that you have already calculated the cost of every move. they trust you because your intelligence is backed by the grit of actual experience and an iron backbone.

uranus aspecting the sun or moon you move through reality like a sudden update to a system that everyone else is still trying to learn. your smile is a bit erratic and undeniably original as if you are laughing at a joke that hasn't been told yet. people admire the detached clarity you bring to a crisis and the way you can suggest a solution that sounds like it was sent back from the future. you are the outsider who forces everyone else to rethink their own rules.

sun or moon in the 8th house you are a hidden main character who finds their power in the shadows. your smile feels like a shared secret between you and the underworld. people admire the psychological depth you carry and the way you can stay calm when the air gets too heavy for everyone else. you look like someone who has looked into the abyss and come back with the jewels and others find your quiet authority to be a form of healing. you find your clarity in the raw truth that most people take to their graves.

ruler of the 1st house in the 12th house you are your own greatest secret and your smile is a bridge to a dimension that hasn't been named yet. you only feel like your real self when the door is locked and the world is quiet. people admire the ethereal quality of your intelligence and the way you understand the stories that have no words. you move through life like a ghost in your own story and others find your mystery to be the most addictive thing about you. you find your clarity in the silence and the solitude where the crowd can't reach you.

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Preface It was pretty interesting doing this research because I noted that a lot of the times, the authors would lean into one certain zodiac stereotype, though they're suppose to be explaining the general meanings and temper of one element. In my summary before the cited sources, I try my best to take out this sort of bias towards one zodiac of the element, as well as of course adding my own observations. I believe that the authors did this sort of weigh towards one zodiac unconsciously, and I can understand why or how it could happen. But with multiple sources being present and my summary being an overall observation from these sources, hopefully we can all see the general pattern that is the archetype of each element.

The zodiac signs are known to fall under the four elements of fire, water, earth and air. Each of these elements have primarily been known to explain the temperaments of the signs in their corresponding elements. What makes each sign’s temperament different from its fellow signs under the same element though, is its modality. With the blend of modality and element, we see how each zodiac sign has a different ‘flavour’ or characteristic compared to the other members of the zodiac.

The aspect of elements has existed in astrology ever since ancient times, and is a concept that comes from and is observed in various other cultures.

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Welcome to lesson two- Elements in the Signs: Earth.

As mentioned in the first post, there are four building blocks to the zodiac signs

Elements

Houses

Modalities

Energy

I recommend taking a look back at lesson one if you haven't already. Fire appears first in the zodiac wheel. Earth, appears next. So that's what we'll be covering in this lesson. It is fairly important to take a look over all elements as most people have a mixture of both within their charts.

There are three elements relating to Earth:

Taurus

Virgo

Capricorn

Earth is the element of stability, reliability, and persistence. Earth is an element that shows consistency over and over again. People with this element in their charts tend to show similarities to this. Having a deep sense of responsibility and practicality. These signs tend to be very grounded in reality, and how they can impact the physical world around them. These signs are some of the most stable in the zodiac with little to no variability in how they hold strong. We'll classify those differences here.

So without further ado, let's get into how these signs manifest the earth element, and how they explore this added element to their personalities.

Taurus

aurus, the bull, and just like the bull you are immovable. This sign really sticks to their guns and are incredibly stubborn. You'll see this in the further development of this series when we go in to modalities. These signs hold on to their beliefs like no other. They are fiercely loyal, and often reflect the more sensual side of life.

A Taurus show their best qualities when found in Venus. In this planet they are caring, dependable lovers. They are caring and considerate for their partners needs and are there for them in throughout many different situations.

A placement where they may show some struggles are when Taurus comes in to Mars. Taurus festers in Mars as it's an aggressive and passionate sign. When a Tauren placement gets to it in an argument they stand firm, and it's very difficult to sway them. Oftentimes being so stubborn that they end up chasing people away because of a refusal to compromise.

Taurus is a stubborn sign, with a lot of love to give. They are deeply sensual and incredibly caring, no matter the placement.

A Taurus is a boulder steady and strong. Carved from many years of erosion and care, they can be what you need no matter what. They are there for you as a table to eat on, a place to sleep on, a chair to rest on. Yet, near impossible to move on your own.

Virgo

When it comes to Virgo, the maiden, they are one of the most practical signs in the zodiac. Virgo is a very mental sign, and often organizes their thoughts and home to their own level of perfection. They have a very detailed way of viewing the world,. This can lead to them coming off as overly judgmental and critical.

Virgo works wonders in Mercury, they can easily analyze situations and make decisions easily. Being a reliable choice for whenever you're faced with a choice. They are incredibly focused in this sign, and don't let their minds wander easily.

However, when you bring Virgo to Neptune- things get a bit more challenging for this Earth sign. Neptune is about dreams, and losing a sense of reality. It's a mental sign in the fuzzy way, so to speak. So having Virgo here, they can get nervous and overthink easily. However, they can still be incredibly enlightening in this sign as well. Often helping others promote their dreams to reality.

Virgo reflects the stability and reliability of Earth by communicating their passions and desires to those around them.

Virgo is the stones in a stream. Carrying millions of ideas in each pebble. They form the ground beneath your feet, and while it may hurt- sometimes it's what you need to hear. They are many and strong, but easily overwhelming.

Capricorn

Capricorn is a sign all about business. They are very firm in the actions they need to take in order to finish their jobs. They are a steam train, knowing exactly the path they want to take in order to achieve their goals. It's hard to find a Capricorn that doesn't have a good grasp on where they want their life to go. They plan ahead for themselves, and others in their corner.

Capricorn showcases these elements very well in their home planet of Saturn. They takes Saturn's rules and discipline and they work it to their factor, and reap the benefits in waves. Capricorn's are incredibly powerful workers, and the rules and regulations that they face are what end up bringing them to the top.

The Goat showcases their more negative elements when Capricorn comes into the moon. They hold on to their emotions, and become fairly stoic with who sees them. This earth sign isn't very forthcoming, which is what the moon needs in order to prosper. It can be a very difficult placement for this sign.

When you take a Capricorn and put them out into the world they will work until they drop. They are persistent in whatever they decide to pursue, and are great to have in your corner.

Capricorn is a mountain range. Aspiring towards great heights, created through adversity. They are regal and proud, and can seem larger than life. The mountains are regal and strong, and absolutely vicious in terms of being able to climb- so remain cautious.

When the Earth Crumbles

When an earth sign starts feeling less like themselves, they lash out in silence. They stop talking with their loved ones. The people they care about. They can act more snide, more critical of the people around them, and they're a lot harsher on themselves. They can become overly idealistic, they seem unstable, and become overly critical of the people around them.

How can you rebuild earth? Reconnect the broken pieces, and make it strong again? How does one penetrate something that seems almost impossible to get over?

Once again, and I will always reiterate this. I do not know you, your situations, or what's going on in your life. Take everything I say with healthy caution and take what applies for you. I'm all for improving relationships, helping to improve yourself. However, if there's any advice I give that will not work- walk on past. Take a deep breath, and let it go.

What Can I Do?

My recommendation for an Earth sign who needs to reconnect with themselves- is to give yourself a pat on the back. Oftentimes, a lot of this negative energy manifests in feeling underappreciated for this element. A feeling of the work you're doing going to waste, because the people you care about aren't paying attention to the lengths you just took. So take a moment to spoil yourself. Write a kind letter to yourself- if this can be done outside all the better (reconnecting to earth is important). Take that moment to yourself and then- talk with your loved ones. As much as you would rather prefer to shut out those emotions the only way to move forward is to speak with them.

To feel whole again you have to examine these pieces of yourself, and take them one thing at a time to reconnect them. I'm sure you've heard of kintsugi, the art of putting a broken bowl back together with gold highlighting the cracks. Take a step in the direction of doing that for yourself. Look at the parts of yourself that feel disjointed, and take special care and love to them, as they are apart of you and it can be beautiful.

Wrap Up: Elements in the Signs: Earth - Lesson Two

That's all she wrote on the earth signs. They are the most stable people you can find, dependable, strong, loving. They are deeply caring and wanting to be there for you. These signs can be locked in their own beliefs, and critical- which turns a lot of people off of them. However, looking past that you can see it coming from a place of love. You just need to be open minded to it, and take it with a grain of salt if it seems too cruel. Maybe call them out on it if need be. Remember that all signs have their positives and negatives- there is no good or bad sign. So take it one day at a time, and breathe deep.

With that being said- that wraps it up for Elements in the Signs: Earth - Lesson Two. Stay tuned for the next lesson, Elements in the Signs: Air - Lesson Three.

Stay Groovy, and I'll see you on the flip side.

Cosmic Sage

Water signs are the wisdom

Earth signs are the sustainers

Fire signs are the action

Air signs are the changers

The plan with these lessons is to give a more in-depth understanding of the signs themselves, the big three, the houses, and the planets. We will look at the elements, modalities, and decans of each sign. Hopefully by the time I'm finished everyone will understand their own Astrology charts and themselves, as well as those close to them, a bit better. So without further ado, lesson one.

The Signs and Their Energy

Firstly Signs don't move; we move in relation to them. We're the ones living on a constantly spinning space rock that's orbiting a star! The sky, however, is fixed, and thus, so is the zodiac.

Sun: 💧

Moon: 💧

Ascendent: 🔥

Mercury: 💧

Venus: 🌱

Mars: 🌬

Jupiter: 💧

Saturn: 🌱

Uranus: 🌬

Neptune: 🌬

Pluto: 🔥

Lilith: 🌬

Hmm ok so first you have your birthchart, and if you have a lot of one sign in a few of your placements (Ex: I have libra in sun,mercury, and mars) you look at the planet ruler of the zodiac sign. The planet ruling libra is venus, however you need to see the most recurring and dominant planet is. Its actually quite complicated so lemme put the elements of the zodiac signs and their planets as well as the houses they rule here:

(Btw this is in the zodiac sign order, aries is first in the signs and pisces is the last in the signs)