In addition to Sun signs and Planetary signs, the Elements of Nature affect the individual. These elements of nature or elementals are Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Each of the elemental signs are associated with three of the zodiac signs.

? Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Air signs are Gemini, Libra and

Aquarius. Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Finally, Fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

? Aries, Leo and Sagittarius individuals, making up the Fire signs grouping, are

sometimes demanding and assertive, even overly forceful with their circle of acquaintances. The Fire sign individuals are self sufficient and do not need others to prop them up. They are enthusiastic about life and love to take part in the activities going on around them. They are intelligent and active. Aggressiveness, even to the point of impetuousness is common amongst the individuals born under this Element of Nature. Fire sign individuals are known for their enthusiasm and realism.

? Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are the Air signs. These individuals can occasionally

be impractical and seem unfeeling or cold. An appreciation of logic and the ability to reason are characteristics of Air individuals. They have high intellect and reasoning capabilities. They excel at communications and can handle abstract concepts easily, thanks to their quick minds.

? The Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. These individuals reflect the

characteristics of the solid earth. They can be depended upon. These are individuals are factual and in full control at all times. Earth sign individuals are able to retain their practicality and their stability.

? The Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Individuals born under one of

these signs are those who are always in tune with their own environment. They seem to be flowing similar to a flowing river. These individuals are often very receptive to the feelings of others. They also are subject to deep emotions in their own personalities. Intuitiveness and sensitivity are two other characteristics of the individuals in this grouping.

? The grouping of the Elements of Nature also reflect those compatibility factors

that can be important in finding or avoiding relationship with another. When you are searching for a compatible astrology sign to your own think of Fire and Air or Earth and Water. The Aries Fire sign is more compatible with the Air signs such as Gemini, Libra or Aquarius. Look for relationships in a compatible sign to your own. Just as Fire needs Air to grow and Earth absorbs Water, so the individuals under these Elements of Nature are more likely to be compatible with each other.

The permutations and computations add shadings of meaning to the basic personality aspects. These almost infinite combinations make the astrology as much an art as a science. It takes someone with both experience and empathy to successfully understand the casting of an astrological chart and to convey the meaning to the individual with accuracy and yet sensitivity. The information gained from a reading can aid the questioner to determine an appropriate life path.