Fire Element: meaning, characteristics and combinations |

O fire element it is one of the four elements of the astrological signs, along with Earth, Air and Water. His outstanding characteristics are creativity and self-esteem. Fire are the signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius and one of the main characteristics is to do everything with great enthusiasm.

In this text, you will learn more about these characteristics and their peculiarities in each of the three Fire signs and how the combination of this element with the others works.

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The characteristics of the element Fire

According to astrologer Leonardo Lemos, “the Fire element is the one that recognizes the will, inspires and leaves for action”. The vitality of Fire people does not suit the “middle ground”, they came to the world to show their talents and leave their mark.

Stars in the Fire element act according to their own will and with great expressiveness. That is why, when there is a lack of it in the Astral Chart, shyness and inhibition stand out. “Action and bold attitudes are impaired”, explains Leonardo.

That is why the importance of the Map being seen as a whole. The information alone can point out trends, but it is their combination that gives more accurate information. Click here to make your Astral Map for free

Fire element signs

Although they are of the same element, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius have particularities. That’s because the element is just one piece in the puzzle that is the Astral Map. Check out more information about each of the Fire signs below:

Aries

Aries sign people have a strong tendency to be impulsive and courageous. Individuality, joy and extroversion are also common characteristics in Aries and Aries.

Aries is a warrior sign, but their immaturity can turn this into something bad, creating rivalries and an authoritarian image. See also our guide with everything about the sign of Aries.

Lion

The Sign of Leo also brings courage as a characteristic, but here alongside creativity. Leos and Leos tend to be extroverted, humorous and generous people.

They also tend to have excellent self-esteem, which, if unbalanced, can trigger arrogant and explosive behavior. Learn much more about the Zodiac Sign of Leo in this guide that we have prepared.

Sagittarius

Optimism and desire for freedom are hallmarks of Sagittarius. Therefore, it is common for people of this sign to be among the so-called “citizens of the world”. They like to travel the world or the mind in search of new experiences.

Sagittarius men and women tend to be humorous and vain. But the latter deserves attention: excessive vanity can convey an image of “owners of reason”, considering themselves authorities in matters that they do not dominate.

Learn all about the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.

Fire element combinations

Although we have a main element, our Astral Map can bring smaller participations of the other elements in other aspects.

In addition, it is important to check who our complementary element is. In the case of Fire, it is Air. “Fire’s ardor and idealism are compatible with Air’s sociability and curiosity,” says astrologer Vanessa Tuleski.

However, the real opposition happens between Fire (intuition) and Earth (sensation). “Fire is daring and believes in leaps and miracles. Earth believes in the laws of probability”, explains Vanessa.

The balance between these two elements happens when the person manages to “be practical in material things, but also daring and creative”.

Fire and other elements

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

Fire + Water = Intuitive Feeling / Sentimental Intuition Fire + Earth = Intuitive Sensing / Sensory Intuition Fire + Air = Intuitive Thinking / Intellectual Intuition

Curiosity: the origin of the elements of the signs

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. This is what astrologer Alexey Dodsworth tells us:

“For these philosophers, there was a precise division between our world and heaven, a division of a metaphysical nature.”

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 animals) 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.