Sabriyya Ghanizada, EcoNews Intern
In Tropical Astrology the zodiac is divided into 12 signs. Each sign represents a part of the human body (Pisces represents the feet whereas Taurus represents the throat) and each sign is also represented by an element: fire, water, earth and air. Keep reading to find out which element corresponds to the zodiac and how to honor that within and around you. You can easily find out your Tropical zodiac sun sign by knowing your date of birth. To dig deeper into your chart you’ll need to know the exact time and location of your birth. Many people use search engines to find this information or an astrologer to calculate their chart.
Fire: Leo, Aries, Sagittarius
Fire signs are transformative beings who are known to bring attention their way. These typically charismatic signs can burn low and slow or bright and quick just as their element does in nature. Hone in on your fire qualities by burning a safe fire. You can do this by burning a candle with intention, cozying up by a fireplace, or bringing loved ones around a fire pit. Gaze into the fire and allow it to stir up the fiery power within you.
Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Water signs are a fluid element that take shape based on the energies around them. If you have water in your chart you are most likely to be intuitive, picking up on the subconscious energies around you. Honor your element by finding yourself near water. A trip to the beach or even a long, luxurious bath can help you tap into your magnetic nature.
Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
If you have earth in your chart you can honor this sturdy and steadfast element by “earthing,” otherwise known as grounding. Earth signs crave stability. They tend to be the signs that like to have roots planted where they stand by creating happy homes and building legacies within the foundations they reside. In order to ground down, all you’ll need to do is kick off your shoes and walk on the grass, sand, or dirt around you. Earthing connects your body to the Earth’s natural electric charge and may help to reduce inflammation, pain, stress and possibly give you a better night’s sleep.
Air: Libra, Gemini, Aquarius
Those with air in their charts tend to be communicative and idea-makers. Just like the wind around us, they carry knowledge and experience from one plane to another. Air signs are known for conveying information through creative outlets. Air signs can tap into their inner power by doing pranayama, which is the ancient yoga practice of breathwork. Just bringing awareness to your breath throughout the day is an easy way to garner intention towards your air-sign qualities. For a more advanced practice you can try Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing. Consult your physician before beginning any new exercise.
