Air element: meaning, characteristics and combinations |

O air element it is one of the four elements of the astrological signs, alongside Fire, Earth and Water. Its main characteristics are sociability and mental clarity. In it, thought is in constant movement.

People of the element Air, that is, the signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, tend to see the world rationally. On the one hand, they show interest in several subjects, on the other hand, they can be somewhat dispersed.

You must have remembered someone like that, no?

In this text, we are going to talk a little more about these characteristics, the manifestations in each of the signs and how are the combinations of Air with other elements.

The characteristics of the element Air

According to the astrologer Leonardo Lemos, “the element of Air shows us that life asks for flexibility to establish exchanges with the environment in which we are inserted”. He also adds that, in this sense, the mind and reasoning are fundamental.

Intelligent by nature, Air has an extremely strong plan of ideas and ideals. However, according to Leonardo, the lack of this element in the Astral Chart can harm socialization, lightness and communication.

Speaking of Astral Map, many other factors act together with the elements. That’s why you find people of the same element with different characteristics. It is always essential to observe the whole. That’s what we’re going to see next.

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Air element signs

Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are Air signs, but they have some differences between them because they have the Sun in different houses. Find out a little more about each of them:

Twins

The person with the Gemini sign usually has the following characteristics: curiosity, intelligence and the desire for freedom. He is someone who is always looking for challenges, learning and experiences.

Gemini men and women have versatile personalities and adapt easily – which is great! However, without maturity, these characteristics easily fall into falsehood. And then it’s not so good anymore.

Mercury is the ruling planet of Gemini. This relates the sign to creativity and communication. Learn all about the Gemini sign here in our complete guide.

Lb

Libras and Libras, in general, identify with characteristics such as courtesy, delicacy and the search for balance. That is, it is common for these people to be empathetic and diplomatic in their relationships and have a talent for mediating conflicts.

Libra also has an appreciation for beauty, which is why they are natural lovers of the arts in general. It is important, however, to maintain balance: this characteristic can lead Libra to excessive vanity.

No wonder, the ruler of Libra is Venus. Thus, the planet highlights the idealization of perfect love.

Learn all about the Libra sign.

Aquarium

The person with the Sun in the sign of Aquarius tends to be innovative and independent. At the same time, it has a strong sense of community, believing that individual well-being only happens when there is collective well-being.

Aquarian men and women have a questioning and eventually radical profile. In case of immaturity, all these characteristics together can result in an extremist posture, or what we know as “rebel without a cause”.

The sign of Aquarius has two rulers, Saturn and Uranus. The first highlights the importance of closing cycles so that others can be started. The second shows appreciation for renewal.

Learn all about the Aquarius Sign.

Air element combinations

Understanding how Air combinations work can make a difference in both interpersonal relationships and self-knowledge. That’s because other elements are present in our Astral Map, even if with lesser strength.

Air has Fire as its complementary element. “Air’s sociability and curiosity are compatible with Fire’s ardor and idealism,” says astrologer Vanessa Tuleski. However, she explains that the real opposition happens between Air (reason) and Water (emotion).

According to Vanessa, Air is our portion connected to social life, friends, acquaintances, social networks, news, books, etc. Water, our intimate side. Family, home, close people, warmth.

The balance between both happens when the person manages to unite reason, characteristic of Air, with empathy and emotional experience, strong traits of Water.

Air and other elements

The astrologer Alexey Dodsworth analyzed the Astral Map of several personalities and demonstrated how the combination of the Air element with the others works in practice:

Air + Water = sentimental thinking / intellectual feeling Air + Earth = sensory thinking / intellectual feeling Fire + Air = intuitive thinking / intellectual intuition

Since we are talking about the opposition of Air and Water, we use the poet Fernando Pessoa as an example. “His various planets in the sign of Gemini and Mars in Libra are opposed by the Ascendant Scorpio (Water) and Mercury in Cancer (Water). The vast body of work left by Pessoa is an excellent example of the sensitivity and intelligence resulting from the combination of Air + Water”, explains Alexey.

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Curiosity: the origin of the elements of the signs

Finally, do you know why Fire, Earth, Air and Water are the astrological elements?

For the ancients, including the philosopher Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC), interpreted reality as if everything was made up of these four elements. As astrologer Alexey Dodsworth tells us: “For these philosophers, there was a precise division between our world and the sky, a division of a metaphysical nature.”

Currently, we know that this is not how it works. But the four elements were seen as a perfect metaphor for the structure of reality. “Let’s consider, for example, the four fundamental human needs: water to drink, food (which comes from the earth), air to breathe and light/heat (from the Sun). Take away any one of these elements, and human existence (and that of most species) becomes unviable”, analyzes Alexey.

In this way, the astrologer also shows the importance of the set of elements, without highlighting any. “Only together do the elements reach their true power”, he concludes.

In addition, in a very playful way, Alexey Dodsworth demonstrated how Fire, Earth, Air and Water are present in music and cinema. Click here to understand more about it.

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