The four elements - fire, earth, air, water

For some it's a superstition, for some it's an important part of life - but what exactly are the four elements and where do they come from?

The doctrine of the elements arose when Greek philosophers sought an explanation for the origin of life and the universe. The elements are said to be the origin of all life on our planet. For a long time, the theory of the elements was an integral part of chemistry and alchemy, until it was replaced by the periodic table in the 17th century.

Which element are you?

They belong to the element of fire

Zodiac signs Aries , Leo

and Sagittarius.

The element earth includes the

Zodiac Taurus , Virgo

and Capricorn .

Another element is air

to which twin , Libra

and Aquarius belong.

Finally, the element of water,

to whom the zodiac sign Cancer ,

Scorpio and Pisces belong.

The different properties of the elements

It is important to know that each element is also individually influenced by the zodiac sign and thus has its own character traits. The ascendant you were born in also plays a role. In principle, however, one of these four elements can be assigned to each zodiac sign:

Fire : Like fire itself, this element can be described as bold and spirited. It represents energy, self-confidence and independence. However, fire is also difficult to control and needs personal freedom to spread, which can lead to impulsive and angry actions.

Earth : People who can be assigned the element earth tend to think more rationally and realistically. They keep their feet on the ground and need some order in their lives. However, they are also considered to be very reliable beings.

Air : If you have this element in you, you are probably a very sociable and communicative person. Air is one of the most mentally and intellectually strong elements, thought and expression play a major role for Airborn.

Water : There is a lot of sensitivity and emotionality in this element. Just like the water, it is characterized by profundity and acts intuitively and according to feeling. Waterborns need social contacts, but they also value time for themselves.