Do You Know the Element Balance in Your Birth Chart?

Astrology says that stars and planets do more than just decorate the sky: They actually shape our character, our destiny, and even our daily moods. What about the four basic elements in astrology? Have you ever thought about how these elements, namely Fire, Earth, Air and Water, affect your natal chart? In this article, we will explore the role of elements in astrology and learn how to read the balances in your chart. 

The Concept of Element and Its Place in Astrology

Astrology is based on four basic elements: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. The Fire element includes the signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, and this element represents energetic, brave and dynamic personalities. The earth element is associated with the zodiac signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn; These elements indicate reliable, practical and patient structures. While the air element belongs to Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, this group symbolizes intelligent, social and thoughtful people. Finally, the Water element; It is identified with the zodiac signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, and this element expresses emotional depth, intuition and empathy.

Each sign has an element, and this element determines the outlines and 'tones' of the energy that that sign represents. However, to consider a natal chart as a whole, we cannot be limited to just the element of the Sun sign. Many different factors affect your overall elemental balance, including your moon sign, ascendant sign, and the signs your other planets are in.

The elements of the Sun and Moon signs are particularly important because these two "lights" form the cornerstones of our personality structure. While the Sun is the element of the zodiac sign and determines the basic tone of the ego, sense of self and expression; The element of the Moon sign directs our inner emotions, areas of comfort and intuition.

The Role of Dominant and Weak Elements in Your Chart

Elemental balance is a great tool to get to know yourself and your abilities better. So how can you calculate this balance and what role can the elements play in your chart? 

Methods for Calculating Elemental Balance

The method used to determine the elemental balance in your chart is quite simple but effective. Here are the steps: 

• We give two points each to the elements of the Sun sign and the Moon sign—these are the key building blocks of our personality. 

• Then, we add one point to each of the signs where the ascendant and other planets are located. For example, the signs containing Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are taken into account.

• There are also extra points: If the ruler of its ascendant or Sun is in the sign of one of the traditional ruling planets (i.e. Uranus, Neptune and Pluto), that element is given one extra point. 

• Also, if any planet is in the 29th degree of a sign, its score is shared between the two elements because that planet is about to move to the next sign.

If you have five or more points in an element, that means your dominant element. This indicates that the characteristics of that element are strongly represented in your personality. For example, a fire element dominant person may be energetic, brave and enterprising. However, scores of six or more indicate that this element is overly dominant and this may cause some difficulties.

On the other hand, if you have no or only one point in an element, it becomes your weak element. This shows that the characteristics represented by that element do not come naturally to you. Interestingly, people often go the extra mile to acquire traits they do not possess, which can at times give the impression that this element is strong in their chart.

Dominant-Deficient Elements, Their Meanings and Ways of Balancing

Birth on our maps Elemental imbalances can indicate various difficulties in our lives. So, what effect does the dominance or deficiency of each element have on our daily lives and how can we deal with these effects?

Fire: Source of Energy and Courage

The fire element is associated with energy, initiative and courage. If this element is dominant in your chart, you may have an exciting, energetic and courageous personality. However, if he is overly dominant, this can lead to problems such as restlessness, impatience, and a tendency to take unnecessary risks.

You can apply time management techniques to direct your energy correctly and maintain your balance with meditation and calming activities.

If there is little or no fire element in your chart, you may generally experience problems such as lack of motivation, reluctance and low energy. This may cause you to hesitate about making new beginnings or have difficulty achieving your goals.

Engaging in adventurous hobbies or creative projects will be useful in making up for the deficiency of this element.

Soil: The Foundation of Stability and Realism

Earth is associated with security, stability and realism. If the earth element is dominant, you are likely to have a reliable, patient and practical nature. However, too much dominance can lead to excessive attachment to the material world and inflexibility.

You can alleviate this imbalance by taking up hobbies that will increase your creativity and make you open to new experiences.

If the earth element is insufficient in your chart, you may feel disorder and uncertainty in your life. You may have concerns about financial security and may have difficulty finding practical solutions in your daily life.

You can compensate for this deficiency by establishing regular routines and financial planning. Spending time with nature and focusing more on the physical world can also replace the confidence and stability provided by the earth element.

Air: Communication and Sociability

Air is associated with communication, social interaction and intelligence. If the air element is dominant, you can be an intelligent, communicative and socially active individual. However, excessive dominance can lead to superficial relationships and indecisiveness.

You can reduce this imbalance by participating in activities that require deep thinking, meditation and inner work.

If the air element is low or absent in your chart, you may have difficulty establishing relationships with the social environment and expressing your ideas. To compensate for this deficiency, you can do activities that increase mental stimulation, such as attending social events, reading books and writing. 

It will also be beneficial to attend courses to improve communication skills.

Water: Emotional Depth and Empathy

Water is associated with emotional understanding, empathy and intuition. If the water element is dominant, you may be emotionally rich, intuitive and understanding. However, when it is overly dominant, it can lead to extreme emotional fluctuations and a tendency to detach from reality.

You can engage in physical activities to maintain your emotional balance and express your emotions through artistic expressions.

If the water element is low or absent in your chart, you may have difficulty expressing your emotions and understanding the emotional needs of others.

To compensate for this deficiency, it may be helpful to engage in internal reflective practices such as meditation and emotional journaling. 

Although the absence or excessive dominance of each element brings its own unique challenges, it is possible to overcome these difficulties with the right methods. By working with the missing elements, you can live a more balanced and harmonious life. 

Additionally, Astopia's personalized care suggestions based on the sky effects specific to you each week will guide you to find your energy balance, stay tuned!

Use Your Strengths and Make Peace with Your Weaknesses

Your birth chart is like a mirror of your character and inner world; It shows your greatest strengths and areas where you need to improve. Accepting the element imbalances in your chart and being at peace with this information allows you to understand and develop yourself better. That's why being at peace with your strengths and weaknesses is so important in this journey.

Embracing your strengths means understanding yourself better and integrating this understanding into your life. For this, as a first step, take time for yourself and try to discover your strengths. This can be a self-assessment or can be supported by a professional astrology reading. You can always consult Astopia's real astrologers on this matter. 

Think about which areas you are naturally good at and which activities make you feel energetic and alive. During this process, documenting your strengths in writing can be a great way to solidify them.

Once you identify your strengths, think about how you can make more use of those talents in your daily life. For example, if you have a natural ability to communicate with people, you can use that talent to lead at work or engage in social initiatives. Or, if you have strong analytical thinking skills, you can take a more active role in projects that require problem solving.

What about making peace with weaknesses? 

First, start by accepting that everyone has weaknesses. It's part of being human and no one is perfect in every area. See your weaknesses as components of what makes you who you are. These aspects create your unique path and are part of your personal story. Accepting yourself with these shortcomings makes you feel truly self-confident and at peace.

Take the time to understand your weaknesses. Be open to learning more and trying new things in this process. You can receive training, learn new skills or gain experience. Working on these weaknesses can help you gradually improve them. And remember, every little progress is a big success. So, don't forget to celebrate your little steps. Each progress makes you a little stronger in those weaknesses.

Do not hesitate to shape your life in the light of these facts. You may need to rearrange some of your goals considering your weaknesses. This is not failure, but setting realistic and achievable goals. And if you're struggling, it's okay to get outside help.

Above all, be patient and compassionate with yourself. Becoming at peace with your weaknesses takes time and is a constant process of learning and adaptation. Give yourself time and take this process step by step. 

With this in-depth information provided by your birth chart, you can now continue your life more aware of your strengths and weaknesses. Enjoy this unique journey as you improve yourself and gain more confidence with each step. This is what will make you shine like a real star.