On one of the many Pagan Facebook groups I belong to, I came across several new people who wanted to know which of the four elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) they were. While many people have the same element as their Zodiac sign, (Virgo = Earth, for example), not everyone does. We all have a little bit of the four elements in us, so it is just a matter of seeing which of the following elements is most predominant in you. After each element, I have included a number of statements that usually agree with someone of that element type. Whichever one you agree with the most, is which element type you are.
EARTH
- What you see is what you get
- Stable
- Doesn’t play games with people
- Reliable
- They want to make others feel comfortable, safe, and loved
- Practical
- Often participate in “homey” crafts like quilting, woodworking, knitting, etc.
- Firm in their convictions
- Constantly working
- Loyal to a fault
- Doesn’t have ulterior motives
- Nurturing and empathetic
- Logical and practical
- You can make any place a home
- Often like to bake
- Love comfort
- Serious
- Lazy (this may seem like a contradiction, but it is a defense mechanism for one who constantly feels the need to be busy)
- Scornful
- Judgmental
- Overly cautious
- Perfectionist
- Stubborn and rigid
- Can be prone to having others walk all over you
- Can feel revitalized by putting bare feet on the earth, spending time in comfort, or spending time in nature near plants
AIR
- Intellectual
- Thoughtful
- Excellent at multi-tasking
- Witty
- Easily distracted
- Charming
- Logical
- Carefree
- Independent
- Flexible
- Can vary from being outgoing to being eccentric, so personalities can vary in this element
- Inconsistent
- Have trouble with commitment of any kind
- Insensitive to the emotions of others
- Selfish
- Can have a lot of nervous energy
- Flaky
- Dishonest
- Can lack compassion
- Feel revitalized in the wind, with a fan, or with a window open
FIRE
- Born leader
- Life of the party
- Passionate
- Often have high spirits
- Bright
- Laugh easily
- Charismatic
- Loves to have fun
- Focused
- Does whatever feels good
- Decisive
- Do whatever pleases them
- Daring
- Prone to anger and rage
- Obsessive
- Can be self-absorbed
- Unfaithful
- Attention getter or drama queen
- Jealous
- Easily irritated
- Vindictive
- Can be uncaring and insensitive to others
- Feel revitalized in the sun or near a fire
WATER
- Seem calm and collected
- Understanding
- Can be emotional, though other people can’t often see it
- Trusted
- Connect easily to others
- Forgiving
- Relate well with people
- Devoted
- Flexible
- Can have addiction issues
- Unstable
- Whiny
- Prone to depression
- Irrational
- Emotionally self-indulgent
- Often have difficulty with lighthearted topics
- Gullible
- Moody
- Lack of self
- Feel revitalized after a swim, bath, or shower