The Four Elements and Human Behaviour
By: Anna Stattmann
Every being has their origin in the elements of fire, water, air and earth. They are the building blocks that make up all of creation itself.
The four elements express themselves in our behavioral tendencies, both internally as our own self talk, and externally with others. Some elements are more prominent than others, and create a specific coloration to the thoughts and feelings we have, and which typical behavior and reaction pattern we play out in our lives. Temperaments describe the HOW of doing.
There is no human being who has only one of the four elements, and our spiritual path is about finding the highest expression of each element in ourselves and balancing ourselves with complimentary elements to discover our inner peace and calm. Dance and play with these archetypes inside of you!
Air
Air people are like wind - their attention can be everywhere and they can have multiple interests all at once. They are curious and have lots of creative ideas brewing inside of them.
Air people are the charming entertainers who love independence. The connection with an air person can be fun and lively. AND it might not be as committed or stable as being connected with an earth person.
The eternally searching spirit of the air person with their sharp mind makes them a creative and inventive visionary. Astrology assigns the signs Libra, Aquarius and Gemini to this element.
Earth
Earth is the epitome of reliability, support and consistency. It is the down-to-earth person who doesn’t like change and for them, they want to see the physical results and numbers.
Unlike the other elements, earth can be stubborn and will change slowly and with resistance. The earth person has immense perseverance and a readiness to take responsibility. Earth is the most unyielding element. Astrology assigns the signs Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo to this element.
Fire
Fire creates powerful transformation and strives to excel. This explains why many fire people rise to a leading position. Fire initiates and ignite and isn’t the best with follow through.
A fire person has self-confidence, and enthusiasm for life and whatever they put their energy into. Their liveliness can be contagious and bring a sense of joy and affirmation of life. Astrology has assigned the signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius to this element.
Water
The moody and ebb and flow of water people expresses in artistry. water people easily empathize with others and can bring a sense of harmony to any situation.
Water people can go deep into the depths of their emotional selves, and can easily translate their feelings in their communications with others. Similarly, the water person feels guided by invisible forces that make life mysterious and hard to predict. Astrology assigns to this element the signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.
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About Anna:
Anna is our current Social Media intern. She feels mostly connected to water and earth and feels her best near oceans, rivers & lakes. Hugging trees, breathing in fresh forest air, walking barefoot & hiking up mountains are her favorite past times to connect deeper to her Taurus earthy nature.