All the earthy metaphors are appropriate here: salt of the Earth, feet firmly planted on the ground and so forth. Those graced by an Earth sign in their horoscope are practical, grounded and dependable. Much like the elements are considered the building blocks in nature, Earth signs are the builders of the zodiac. To these signs, creation is a tangible proposition. Those influenced by this element feel best once they have accumulated a goodly number of worldly possessions. The risk inherent in this, however, is that these individuals may become greedy and far too materialistic. The element of Earth also confers a sense of duty, responsibility and reliability to those in its sphere. These are the people you can count on to be there when you need them. Those influenced by Earth also tend toward caution and conservatism, in both desire and approach. That said, they are sensualists, certainly in that they appreciate a good meal and fine wine better than anyone else.
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In astrology, all 12 zodiac signs are divided up into four elements fire , earth, air , and water. The elements are essential to all human life and cannot exist without each other. Earth signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are the most grounded peeps on the planet—you know, the ones who always keep it one hundred percent real. Slow to anger, it takes a lot of effort to get them frustrated.
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Zodiac element meanings vary, and they influence each zodiac sign greatly — and, by proxy, each person. You may know there are 12 signs of the zodiac, but do you know the element of each sign? There are four elements: fire, earth, air, and water, making what is called a triplicity of three signs per each element. Starting with Aries, the first fire sign, the zodiac then cycles through an earth sign Taurus , an air sign Gemini , then a water sign Cancer. Rinse and repeat. So that means there are three fire signs, three earth signs, etc. Some astrologers theorize that you actually feel better during "your" elemental seasons; so if you are a Cancer, you would feel better during Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces season because of the watery energy. Got it?
The Earth element is one of rooting in, crafting, and conserving and is highly connected to the senses. Have you ever heard someone described as "earthy? But if there are no balancing elements, earth's extremes could lead to being a workaholic, hoarding of possessions, pettiness, getting stuck in the mundane, stubbornness, etc. The modalities or qualities make the earth signs different—this is how you can know one from another. In their triplicity or grouping by element, they differ in that each belongs to another group known in astrology as "qualities. Capricorn is a Cardinal sign, known for its initiatory nature, Taurus is a Fixed sign, and it sinks into the Earth perhaps the deepest, and Virgo is a Mutable sign, characterized by changeability. Earth signs can help the emotional Water signs find tangible outlets for imaginative gifts. Like the banks to a flowing river, the Earth sign can guide the Water sign toward a goal. Water can help Earth by softening its rigid structure.
