**This thread open to all, not just those interested in astrology.**

We are beginning a class in Western Astrology next week.  There are some concepts that students need to know before we get started.  That is why I'm asking for YOUR help and ideas!  

I can prattle on about The Four Elements, but I know that there are many here at Mystic Board who can give excellent ideas, insight, descriptions, and experiences, and the relationships of The Four Elements.

Tarot readers, I know, can give some good ideas about The Elements.  Many others have understanding of these.

So, I'm asking for your posts!  You don't have to be an expert, or a teacher, but please help out the students, and everyone else, to understand these things.  If you know of a good, non-commercial website that talks about The Elements, please post a link!  If you're already signed-up for the Astrology Class, please participate, also!

Thank you!

Ancient man searched for the elements within themselves.
• As their thoughts were free moving, and unseen, they likened them to the element Air.
• As their desires burned in their breasts, so they likened this to the element Fire.
• As tears flowed in response to their feelings, so they likened this to the element Water.
• And, as the stability of their bodies, like the planet they lived upon, was the basis of survival, so this then represented the element Earth.
It was thus decided that there were four inner requirements for lasting happiness.
• Peace of mind - Thoughts(Air)
• Courage of convictions - Desires(Fire)
• Love within the heart - feelings(Water)
• Strength of resolve - Stability(Earth)

Wow Rosered,
That was truly beautiful. ( If I may ask..do you have a strong water/air element in your chart??? )

Managed to read quite a few things from many sites and found the common characteristic to be

Air :Mental process  and Communication..
Fire : The energy, the enthusiasm , the passion ....
Earth:Practicality, the stability,pragmatic.
Water:Emotional/sensitive


A balanced person would be a person who has the creative thoughts/ideas ( Air), the action ( Fire)required to convert the ideas/thoughts practically ( earth) and with sensitivity ( water).

I am sure thats there is lots more to learn...but I rather stick to the K.I.S.S. principle

thanx soulsearch I also just loved it when I came across it quite some time ago!
I really like your version too esp the air one: mental process and communication also the earth one: practical.
Good choice!


I just LOVE that!!!

I have absolutly NO idea what I have in my chart - but you shall soon find out as I will!!
But I think I do...hummmm....


edit-->to correct some words

My star pupils!  

I'm glad I didn't try to explain the elements, because you two did a better job than I would have!

Suppose someone had an AIR element in their chart.  What kind of characteristics would they have?
Suppose you were doing a different kind of chart, a reading, for them and there was a strong AIR element for that day...what would you expect to happen to that person during that day?

If you make-up a little "suppose" scenario for each of the element (including spirit), then you are already interpreting astrology.

Share some more "suppose" situations, if you want to!  Or make-up a scenario, and see what kind of "interpretation" someone else would have.