How to Understand the Elements in Astrology ; Read Your Birth Chart & Find Balance

Savannah Shea Blake
9 min readMay 11, 2024

Astrology, the study of celestial bodies and their influence, offers us a chance to understand ourselves better on an individual basis. The beauty of astrology lies in its potential for introspection. Even if you don’t subscribe to its belief system, the framework it provides can be a valuable tool for self-discovery and personal development. By using your birth chart as a roadmap, you can identify areas for personal growth, cultivate a more balanced life and even potentially improve your relationships.

Astrology is deep and complex, going lightyears passed merely your zodiac sign. Each planet interacts with one another in a different way, whispering hints that may spark a sense of inspiration or intuition about a problem or strength in your life. Shining a light on the patterns that have been present but may have eluded your awareness. Beyond the planets and each zodiac in the ancient art of astrology is the concept of the four elements — fire, earth, air, and water — which may provide a potential explanation for you about the happenings in your realm.

Each element carries unique archetypal energies (elaborated on below) that you’ll find pretty intuitive with just a little practice. Fire signs are passionate and driven, while earth signs are grounded and practical. Air signs…

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Savannah Shea Blake

S.S.Blake; Alchemy Coach, Yoga + Meditation Teacher ⋆ Host of podcast: Align Vibe Flow ⋆ Founder of EarthandWater.co