Ancient Astrologers incorporated the belief that four classical elements affected certain influences. Most modern day astrologers still consider the influences of these classical elements as important components when reading an astrological chart. The 4 elements have also greatly influenced many cultures and philosophies from their inception in ancient times.

Fire

Fire was regarded as a true gift from the gods! It was considered sacred and represented energy for life to exist. It provided heat and light, and kept predators away. Smoke signals proved to be a valuable form of communication. In today's world, Fire keeps industries running, and drives locomotives, steamships, and electricity. It has allowed us to forge metals into useable tools. It has launched rockets into space and sent aircraft into the skies. Fire in fact gave us peace of mind!the western fire element...

Earth

Earth has been nothing short of life giving! There would be no place for water, no gravity for air, and nowhere for fires to keep us warm. Earth, It created our land, atmosphere, and oceans through its volcanic activities many years ago. It allows us to exist from what it provides, has delivered us riches of beauty and wealth, and has created industries for mankind to grow from. Earth represents that we need to work together if we are to find practical solutions...tthe western earth element...

Air

Air provides gravity to keep us grounded and our lungs full of breath. A column of Air weighing around one ton presses down on us everyday. We simply do not notice it because we have adapted to it. It is always circulating yet it has no color, taste or smell. It may well be transparent in appearance, but it contains sound, moisture, and vital gases. We may be able to survive without food for and water for more than a week, but there is no way we can survive without Air! .. the western air element...

Water

Water has been shaping our Earth since time began. It is seemingly everywhere and is a part of every living thing! Water serves us in our homes, industry, irrigation, power, transport, and recreation. We boil water, dodge hail, ski on snow, pray for rain, feel humidity, bore for water, freeze ice, enjoy waterfalls, evacuate floods, and look at the clouds. Water also represents deep wells and endless oceans. Its moods range from awesomely destructive to magically calm. .. the western water element...

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