Me Explaining Zodiac Sign Elements at a Dinner Party to People Who Have Never Heard of Them
FIRE
Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are different kinds of fire. Aries is wildfire. Uncontrollable, dangerous, and at its strongest, unstoppable. Leo is the “burning stone” that is the core of the Earth. Its flames are hidden. Not as loud as Aries, but burns even more relentlessly, neverendingly. Sagittarius is the fire from a match, a lighter, a barbecue grill. Seems small and fleeting compared to the other two, but is the most practical, grounded and accessible of them all.
WATER
Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are water’s different forms. Cancer is the kind we can drink. Nurturing, nourishing, essential. And yet often seen as plain and taken for granted. Scorpio is the ocean — more than 80% of which is still left unexplored in 2022. Deep, mysterious, dark, and honestly, terrifying too. Pisces is the rain. Its lightness and surface positivity bring cleansing and life to almost everyone it meets. Many find it romantic. Although, too much of it creates flooding… causes drowning.
AIR
Libra, Aquarius and Gemini are all air. Libra is the sudden light breeze on an otherwise hot day. Soft, gentle, beloved, and always welcome. Aquarius is the biting wind in the winter. Strong, bright, fierce… loved only by a select few. Evokes darkness and loneliness in most. Gemini is an air conditioner. Smart, modern, and well, artificial. Some would say innovative. Its boisterous presence alleviates discomfort. When it’s off, people beg for it. But too much of it often makes people sick.
EARTH
Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo are different treasures of Earth. Capricorn is metal. Hard, tough, useful. A solid frame that’s difficult to break. Sounds common and unexciting, however. Taurus is precious stones. Beautiful, ethereal, desired by all. Sometimes, unassuming. Most times, magical. Virgo is cement and concrete. Soft and easygoing, yet makes for the strongest foundation. Seems boring on paper, but wears masks of different makes and colors.
