Find Out Your Element: Are You Earth, Air, Fire, or Water?
94
Find Out Your Element: What Element Are You?
Many people find themselves connecting with one specific element in nature, be it earth, air, fire, or water. But one big question is how to "find out your element". This question is one that can be explored from many different angles and in the end must be decided upon by each individual person on a spiritual and personal level. There are a few ways of finding out your element, which I will identify in this hub.
The first thing to find out is what astrological sun sign are you and which element is your astrological sun sign connected with? Here's a quick list of signs & element connections:
Capricorn - Earth
Aquarius - Air
Pisces - Water
Aries - Fire
Taurus - Earth
Gemini - Air
Cancer - Water
Leo - Fire
Virgo - Earth
Libra - Air
Scorpio - Water
Sagittarius - Fire
Though the match up of astrological sign and element can give you a clue as to how to find out your element, it isn't always going to be your actual element. For me, I am a Sagittarius (sun sign), which is fire; however, I've never felt fully connected with the element fire...in fact, I usually fear it more than I do embrace it. For me, I took a further look into my astrological signs and discovered that my moon sign and my rising sign are both Capricorn...which means I am fire, but also double earth! This made much more sense to me, as I've always felt a connection with the earth in all of its forms - trees, rocks, dirt, animals such as horses and deer, etc. If you don't feel like your astrological sun sign has helped you to find out your element, try finding out what your moon sign and rising signs are and see if those make more sense to you.
Think about which element you've made a more personal connection with throughout your lifetime. For instance - have you always enjoyed playing with fire? Are you a bit of a pyromaniac? You're probably the element fire, then! What about flying in a plane or having an urge to sprout wings or a love for butterflies and birds? You might be the element air. How about climbing trees as a child, building tree forts, or simply rolling around in the dirt? Maybe you're the element earth. What if you've felt a connection to water your entire life? Maybe you absolutely adore the beach, go surfing, or love sailing? Maybe you love having fish or watching sea turtles...you're probably the element water. These are simple calculations to find out your element, but many other factors could be taken into consideration. For a deeper look into what each of the four elements represent and how you could connect to find out your element, keep reading.
Earth Element: Are you the element of earth?
Related astrological signs: Capricon, Taurus, and Virgo.
Related colors: green, brown, tan
Related animals: horses, deer, dogs, hares, wolf, bears
Related mythological creatures: gnomes, elves, brownies, dryads
Related Gods and Goddesses: Rhiannon, Cernunnos/the horned god, Gaia, Ida, Pele, the Triple Goddess, Mother Goddess in various forms, Pan, Medusa, Prithivi
Related personality traits: stability, wisdom, fertility, growth, mystery, conservation
Compass Point: North
Air Element: Are you Air?
Related Astrological Signs: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
Related personality traits: artistic, great communication, intelligent, telepathic, great memory, fast moving, great concentration
Related colors: light blue, white, yellow
Related animals: hawk, raven, eagle, owl, butterflies, dragonflies
Related mythological creatures: pixies, pegasus, sylphs
Related Gods and Goddesses: Eos, Anu, Arianrhod, Danu, Jupiter
Compass Point: East
Fire Element: Are you Fire?
Related Astrological Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Related personality traits: passionate, lustful, driven, outspoken, energetic, courageous, creative, daring, refined, loyal
Related colors: red, orange, yellow, gold
Related animals: lions, salamanders
Related mythological creatures: phoenix, dragons, salamanders (elemental)
Related Gods and Goddesses: Brighid, Vesta, Chantico, Huracan, Nusku, Hestia, Apollo, Kagutsuchi
Compass Point: South
Water Element: Are you water?
Related astrological signs: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio
Related colors: blue, white, light green, teal, aquamarine
Related personality traits: emotional, sympathetic, great listener, goes with the heart, loving, intuitive, dreamer
Related animals: dolphins, swans, crabs, fish
Related mythological creatures: mermaids, undines, selkies, nymphs
Related Gods and Goddesses: Poseidon, Boann, Lir, Gong Gong, Mazu, Tefnut, Vedenemo, Triton, Varuna, Namaka, Neptune, Okie, Ava
Compass Point: West
More Pagan Hubs by Kitty:
- Wiccan Gods and Goddesses: Discovering Your Pantheon
As far as Gods and Goddesses go, Wiccans believe in a huge range of deities. Some (including myself) don't give their deities a name or an association, as they feel this limits and inhibits a connection. However, many others do find a particular deit - Wiccan Altar Set Up: For Beginner Wiccans and Wiccans on a Budget
The Wiccan Altar Set Up advice that I give here is specifically for beginners and those who don't have a lot of money or space in order to practice Wicca exactly the way they imagined. I provide helpful tips on how to collect Wiccan altar set up tool - http://kittythedreamer.hubpages.com/hub/Pagan-Wardrobe-Gorgeous-Pagan-Clothing-for-Fall-Autumn-Witch
Fall is rounding Summer's sunny corner, and my fellow Wiccans and Pagans are looking for new Pagan and Wiccan clothing for their Fall wardrobes. Get out the ponchos, the boots, the long Renaissance dresses, and the gloves...Fall is coming! - Where Did Halloween Originate? Halloween's Pagan Origins
Samhain, Hallowmas, All Hallows' Eve, Hallowe'en. October 31st, mostly known as Halloween, has had many names throughout the centuries, but the underying roots of the holiday still remain in tact. Whether you know about the origins of Halloween or no - Simple Samhain Rituals and Traditions for Solitary Practitioners
If you are Pagan and plan on partaking in the Samhain festivities with a group or circle of like-minded folks, blessed be to you. Many of us, however, do not have the privilege of celebrating Samhain with a group or circle, so we have to find Samhain
vote upvote downshareprintflag
- Useful (10)
- Funny
- Awesome (3)
- Beautiful
- Interesting (13)
Hehe, hilarious!
Hmmm ... very interesting. I did not know about the connection between astrological signs and the elements.
Air is my strongest element, then comes water, earth and fire. I found my element connection with the help of magic and now, I often make offerings to my elemental friends. They help greatly and I am thankful for that.
Interesting blog, thank you for writing it. Cheers!
This is soo true! Thanks for writing this hub! Voted up!!
Mr. Happy - I'm glad you could learn something new today on the elements. Thanks for reading!
LailaK - Glad you agree! Thanks for voting. Blessed Be.
In Hindu philosophy woman is considered to be water element represented by a triangle with its apex pointing downward. And male is fire element, apex point upward. When these two triangles place one upon other, it is called universal merge of male and female.
I enjoyed pagan's point of view. It is always so good to know new and interesting things in your hub.
Hi Kitty,
Another fabulous hub with so much information but interesting as well. The elements were always a puzzle to me, but your hub has enlightened me a lot.
AS to the element symbols. I always knew I was a split personality - I'm half earth half air!!! Very odd, but that's what I'm drawn to and how I feel and express myself.
This hub was great, very enjoyable + Voted up.
Vinaya - Yes, I believe I've heard that symbology used once before. Lovely representation of the genders and related elements. The Hindu beliefs interest me...I might do some more research into them soon. Thanks!
Seeker7 - I'm glad I could enlighten you to the elements and their associations. Even though I'm fire and double earth, I've also had a connection with air and water, too. I think we have connections with all four elements, but it is usually that we find out that we have one in particular that we can associate with over the other elements. Thanks for reading and voting!
How fun! I really enjoy your hubs kitty! I knew I would have something to do with the air element - so much of it does make sense! Thanks for sharing this interesting perspective. Rated as such ;-)
Chatkath - Awesome! So good to hear you enjoy them so much. And air element? I would've tagged you for that...something about you screams, "I want to fly!" :) Happy Mabon and Blessed Be.
Well, given my HP identity, there is now denying what my primary element is. :0) Otters are my favorite animal.
The other element I am drawn to is earth. I love being barefoot and walking the wooded labyrinth in my community. Always loved camping, gardening, etc. Squirrels are my second favorite animal.
I think there is a little air in me, too. I love watching dragonflies and fireflies. Used to love to catch fireflies on my front lawn when I was young, hold them in my hand to watch their glow, then release them.
Fire I have been drawn to, but also have a little fear of its destructive power, too. I have always loved bonfires and sitting by a hearth fire on a winter's afternoon or evening.
Soooo...I am blessed to feel a positive connection to all of the elements in some way.
Beautiful pictures in your hub, too, Kitty!
Seafarer Mama - Duh! Of course you're water, Mama. :) I hear you though and I agree, I feel an innate connection with all four elements, most especially earth and air. Though I am a fire sign, I have a fear of it...but a reverence for it, too. Finding out your element can be an exciting experience for new Pagans...and for people who aren't Pagans! Thanks for reading and I'm glad you enjoyed.
Great information....my element is water....and reading more information about my element was fun....I especially enjoyed all the quality photos and your video you attached...very well done.
Cogerson - Too cool! Is that what your astrological sign is connected with or just the element that you see a connection with? Glad you liked the photos and video...Thanks!
I've always felt a connection with Earth. =) I'm a Virgo, and interestingly enough, I have a character that I roll played as who was a half-gorgon! She's my favorite, and I've even written children books about her. xD I've always been fascinated by Medusa. Love the hub (as always)! ^_^
MeisJunk - Awesome, me too! I've never played a half-gorgon though. Haha. Glad you enjoyed it, have a great weekend.
Hey Kitty-this was great with all the info on the elements. Most of this I didn't know. Thanks. Kitty could I ask you this please: In an elemental/Wiccan way; what other female elements/signs match up best with a Libra male? If you don't have time thats ok but a quick answer sure would be appreciated.~:)
AP - Directly opposite, which would be your counterpart, is an Aries female. Aries is fire, and Libra is Air, so one would think that air and fire would get a long just fine...but in my opinion, air is an element that gets along and works with all four elements compatibly. Try out an Aries...if that doesn't work, try out another air sign such as Aquarius or Gemini. Good luck!
Your hubs are as special as you.I never knew about the elements and the video was perfect.I am earth and I have a great connection with the earth.Just being in the garden or with the trees.You have brought life closer to home.Thanks for sharing and enlightning me.
Dream On - Thanks so much, that's much appreciated. :) I agree, gardens and trees are my favorite places...always have been. Wish I had more of both in my yard... Blessings.
I quite enjoyed this hub, thanks for writing it. I've always known I was a Leo which is funny because the description for Leo doesn't fit me at all lol. If I had to pick and element that fits me best I'd say earth with air a close second. I found out that my moon and rising sign is Libra and that description and element (air) fit me much more than Leo (fire).
Autumn18 - Sounds the same as myself...I'm a fire sign by sun (Sagittarius) but a double-earth by moon and rising. And I understand. I've never quite had that large of a connection with fire...moreso with earth and then air. Thanks for sharing. I can see that you could be an air sign, but definitely earth, too. :)
Once again, another great hub Kitty! I appear to be 100% water, which I already kind of knew. Thanks for the info and blessed be!
it says im air...but i fit water to a tee
Before I was pretty sure I was of Earth but now I am positive. This is a great hub Kitty. I really enjoyed it. And I am glad that you have shared this with readers. Voted up.
Thanks for this great hub! My personality is Scorpio through and through,my favorite colors are greens and blues, but my totem is the Red-Tailed Hawk. I've always been fascinated by air creatures and felt a kinship with them...so I guess I'm a mixture of air and water. :) Voted up!
Im a mix of Earth and Water as a very young child (witch I still am now) I loved to play in mud and dirt and loved to climb trees and inneract with animals, when my other friends were scared of spiders, I came right up to one and let it stare at me, I also have a love for cold colors (such as blue,green,teal,white,grey,purple, and navy) and water is beautiful to me, but I am scared of deep water, but I love to swim in deep water with someone else only, and when it comes to animals I always wanna see horses and wolves, I make drawings of animals and stories about animals, so does this make me a mix of Earth and Water? =D
daniella and cindy - thanks for reading and follow what your heart tells you that you are. ;)
cresentmoon2007 - Me, too. Love earth.
hecate-horus - Sounds like you are definitely supposed to be water but that you have a strong affiliation with air, too. Great elements! Blessings to you.
wolflover14 - Nice to meet you, young friend. :) Sounds like you are a special person and a special soul. You have a love for nature and are one of the goddess' children. Blessings to you, and yes, I believe that you are a mixture of earth and water mostly. P.S. I am in love with horses and wolves, too...but deer and birds usually make their way into my dreams and visions. :)
I think I already new I was 'air'
I really enjoyed reading this hub. Very interesting!
leni sands - I think you're absolutely right about that! Blessings to you.
pisces is my sign
my element is water
I don't have any children
but wish I had a daughter
Thanks for the information
I sure do like your style
I will follow you now
and dream about you in a while
cleaner3 - Too cool! Actually, my daughter's sign is Pisces. Thanks for reading & the cute little poem too!
I am an Aquirius, and I definitely think air is my element. Thanks for this page and all of the others you have made! They have really helped me.
Avery, no problem, sweetie. So nice to meet you and blessings!
very informative one,voted as useful.
i really enjoyed this hub. i knew i had a conection to wind, and im very artistic. this confirmed my thoughts. lol
Thanks, raakachi!
Demetre - Awesome...as do I! Blessings. :)
I am fire (sag too) which I can see in some ways, though I definitely identify most with water - I love being in it and swimming so I'm pretty sure that is my moon sign.
It's all about what you feel connected to most. :) Nice to meet you!
I was an air, but Im afraid of heights!LOL...probably Im in fire coz my favorite color is red and I enjoy playing with fire sometimes, not literally.:)Anyway, great hub mate.
xBlizz08 - Sounds like you had an issue with heights in a past life! Sounds like you could also be a mixture of air and fire (air feeds fire you know!) Blessings!
Frank Atanacio Level 8 Commenter 8 months ago
Aries.. so I'm fire damn I knew I was hot! LOL I have to admit I do enjoy reading your hubs.. Frank