Astrology Basics

Wanted to go through some basic astrology to give you a place to start if you’re just learning about this.

So we have each sign being associated with a certain element.

WATER; Cancer Scorpio Pisces

EARTH; Taurus Virgo Capricorn

AIR; Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

FIRE; Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

If you know your sun, moon and rising sign.. that is a good place to start to understand your characteristics. You can look at the element of each of those signs to see if you are “double” or “all” of a certain element.

For example my moon is in water and my rising sign is in water, my sun sign is in air, so I would be considered “double water”

Just a fun thing to be aware of

Each sign is also either Cardinal, Fixed, or Mutable

The Cardinal signs are Aries Cancer Libra Capricorn

The Fixed signs are Taurus Leo Scorpio Aquarius

The Mutable signs are Gemini Virgo Sagittarius Pisces

CARDINAL energy is initiating.. it’s starting something taking the initiative putting something out there.. not afraid of taking action or being first to do something

FIXED energy is just that.. it’s fixed. A little stuck in it’s ways wants to do things how they want, on their own time.. can’t be rushed or forced to do something.. can be a little stubborn (depending on the rest of the chart always)

MUTABLE energy is changeable.. it’s easy for these people to change directions.. very “go with the flow” can be taken off course more easily. Adaptable..

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It’s nice to be aware of how much of each type of energy you have in your chart and then better understand how to work with it. We need a little of each modality.. cardinal energy to start something to take the initiative, the fixed energy to stick to the course to keep going, and mutable energy to take in new information and make the changes that you need to.. adapting and learning along the way.

If you notice when you look at your chart you have no fixed energy and it’s all cardinal.. it may be really easy for you to start something, but sticking with it and finishing it.. not so much.

That’s why astrology is such a beautiful thing. It gives you that self awareness… to see that, understand it, and know (in this example) that you then need to work on really sticking with something because it’s natural for you to just start a bunch of things, and following through may not be your strong point right now, but it doesn’t mean you can’t change that.

Astrology gives you that awareness to look yourself in a new light.. with a deeper understanding and appreciation for all that you are. It provides you with tools to understand yourself better and also understand the low road/high road of each sign.. becoming aware of ways we can self sabotage and learn how to operate from a more conscious place.. choosing to keep the habits that support your growth and becoming aware of the others that can be let go of.

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Balance is the name of the game…

Wanting to have balance between the cardinal, mutable and fixed energies in your life. As well as balancing the elements of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air.

I shared a series of videos on my Instagram about balancing the elements if you’re interested in learning more.

I’ve also shared the elemental survey that was created by my astrology teacher Debra Silverman.. if you are interested in seeing how balanced the elements are for you…

WATER

  • I cry easily

  • I am sentimental (like to save sentimental objects)

  • I become non-verbal when upset

  • My body gets immediate gut reactions to people

  • I second-guess myself

  • My self-talk tends to be negative

  • I am a private person and I cherish private time

  • I can be hypersensitive, emotionally or physically

  • I am fascinated by the super-natural (mystics attract me)

  • Music is a necessity in my life

    TOTAL ___

    AIR

  • I find words easily and others consider me talkative

  • I enjoy watching people and asking questions

  • I fill in or finish people’s sentences

  • I observe and analyze people

  • I easily get bored with people and want to move on

  • It is easy for me to remember numbers and details

  • I am easily distracted by external stimulus

  • I change plans/directions easily

  • I frequently forget where I put things

  • Harmony is essential, even if the cost is high

    TOTAL _____

    EARTH

  • Saving money is important to me

  • Others consider me to be practical and grounded

  • I clean when I am upset

  • I am thorough and deliberate when I work

  • I love to eat and am sensitive to tastes and smells

  • I prefer to be in control

  • Being in nature an essential for me

  • I am goal oriented and I get results

  • People can rely on me and consider me dependable

  • I am slow to change

    TOTAL ___

    FIRE

  • I thrive on exercise, athletics and expending physical energy

  • I am outspoken and frequently say things that get me in trouble

  • I have lots of energy and am enthusiastic and passionate

  • People would like to turn my volume down or think I’m too intense

  • It is easy for me to laugh and find the humor in life

  • I am deeply into philosophy and/or spirituality

  • I inspire others to take action

  • People get mad at me – anger can be an issue either my own or other’s

  • I can be the life of a party

  • I fight for the underdog and/or love to argue and debate

    TOTAL ____

How balanced are the elements for you??

:)

Michelle Yeager