In Astrology, there are four Elements, or triplicities, each consisting of three signs. Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. Earth is the most energetically stable and secure Element, the one with the slowest vibration and therefore the densest. This Element symbolizes the practical meaning of life, stability, and the material side of things. The constant search for stability and security makes this Element difficult to deal with when sudden changes happen. Allied to Earth are productivity and power. With an energy that influences the capacity for solid and consistent achievement, for this Element, making gains is of paramount importance. On Earth, there is a greater affinity with limits, with the material world and the physical senses.
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What are the Elements in Astrology?
For Astrology, the energy of the planets in the birth chart is filtered by the four Elements - Fire, Earth, Water, and Air and each of the Sun Signs is part of one of these groups. The natural characteristics of each Element to which each sign belongs influence the personality of the natives of that sign and represent different postures of facing life.
The element each sign belongs to is also very important to understand the compatibilities of that sign. As in Nature, Fire is powered by Air but extinguished by Water, which in turn connects better with Earth, nourishing it and providing stability.
Together, the four Elements represent the forces of the natural world and in some ways depend on each other to find their own balance and to create an overall balanced energy flow.
What Does It Mean to Be an Earth Sign?
Earth symbolism is linked to stability, construction, to permanence. This is a practical personality, full of common sense, who works unhurriedly and continuously in order to achieve its goals, without ever losing focus on the goal.
Earth tends to be introspective, patient, passive and empathic, and has a very particular relationship with time. With a calm and cool nature, the Earth signs are resilient, endowed with great willpower and resilience. They are loyal "builders" and maintain their inner strength in difficult times. Unlike the personality of the Fire Element, Earth patiently creates the foundations to then ground and sustain its growth.
Earth is the most security-conscious and practical Element of all. Out of chaos, it creates form; it has the vocation to shape matter. Its energy is focused on meeting basic needs - safety, food and warmth. Balanced Earth is tolerant, patient, efficient, constant and realistic. The lack of this Element suggests a personality steeped in its own emotions, with scattered and unstable energy.
Given their nature, Earth personalities need to settle down, to put down roots - to feel the safety of their feet buried deep in the ground. This is the foundation on which they cement all their possibilities for material and personal development. Earth is wealth, abundance and patience. They are sensory people, who feel by touch. They value physical closeness, contact with the environment and with people, more than the connection on the mental plane.
They are also practical people, who deal extremely well with the material plane and who work hard to obtain resources that will bring the security they aspire to. As such, the natives of this Element are not adept at change. Earth signs value order and try to follow established patterns without taking too many risks.
Because of a highly objective posture, the level of creativity can be compromised, with no room for fancy ideas. Despite being tolerant and patient people, stubbornness and inertia make them natives of fixed ideas and pushing them to their limits can provoke unpleasant reactions.
In excess in the birth chart, the influence of the Earth Element can lead to the overvaluation of material goods, as an essential means for the feeling of security. It is not just the desire to have more money, but everything that involves the physical plane, such as sexuality or social status. It can also increase the tendency towards pessimism, the crystallization of habits and behaviors, towards establishing a routine, towards stagnation, towards the need to always do the same thing.
Big changes to the daily routine, the unpredictability of events or mere setbacks, can turn into anxiety, generated by the feeling of lack of control and the feeling of insecurity. Earth needs predictability, knowing what it counts on, feeling that it is in charge of its life.
On the other hand, the absence of the Earth Element in the birth chart can reveal itself in the refusal to remain, the impossibility of resisting the call of change. This can be reflected, for example, in the difficulty in building a solid career - since the person does not have the necessary patience to build the foundations and wait for the results. Unable to wait for professional maturity, it quickly jumps to a new company or feels little recognized in his role (this is also one of the characteristics associated with an excess of Fire in the personality).
In the love sphere, the natives of this Element are too pragmatic and practical to be impressed with just words and promises. Its main interest lies in the security, stability and consistency of things.
What are the Earth Signs?
The Earth Element in Astrology means substance and practicality, being the driving force of the signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Generally speaking, Earth signs improve with age as they never stop evolving as they become more and more aware of themselves.
Taurus
Taurus, a Fixed sign, walks heavily but gracefully. It lives calmly and waits for the best time to act. It has a remarkable capacity for work but doesn't allow anyone to change its pace. It also needs time to become aware of its feelings and what it wants. This sign undertakes a constant search for the pleasures provided by the material and earthly spectrum. For Taurus, the important thing is the gains and advantages that Nature provides.
Virgo
With Virgo, nothing is left to chance. It has an answer for everything, as a result of its intense and careful planning. All details are considered, variables analyzed, risks weighted. With a detailed nature, this sign seeks perfection relentlessly and can be very critical, systematic and sometimes monotonous. For the Mutable Virgo, it's the security generated by routine and habits that keeps this sign moving.
Capricorn
Capricorn, a Cardinal sign, is the most patient of all Earth signs. Ruled by Saturn, the god of Time, it has a personality that improves over time. Its maturity grows as it becomes more aware of itself. It's a wise sign, fruit of his experience. Naturally stubborn, rigid, and pessimistic, its goal is to achieve stability and security.
Earth Signs are Compatible with…
The Earth signs have a good relationship with the Water Element natives. With intense and constant cooperation, Earth and Water can form a beautiful pair, with feelings and thoughts balanced in the right measure.
Earth Signs May Have More Difficulty Relating to…
Earth signs have some difficulty in relating to the Fire signs: Earth seeks stability and doesn't deal well with changes; Fire likes big adventures and being the center of attention.
The Astrological Elements and the Zodiac Signs
The 12 Zodiac signs are grouped into four elements: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. Know each one of them and how they affect your astrological personality.
- The Four Zodiac Elements - What's My Zodiac Sign Element?
- The Fire Signs of the Zodiac - Aries, Leo & Sagittarius
- The Earth Signs of the Zodiac - Capricorn, Taurus & Virgo
- The Water Signs of the Zodiac - Cancer, Scorpio & Pisces
- The Air Signs of the Zodiac - Gemini, Libra & Aquarius
