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The four elements of the planet attributed to the signs of the zodiac are
especially revealing when we let these energies come out to play...or fall in
love. As we preen our feathers in courtship preparation, naturally we want
to emphasize our most attractive features, and as we allow our instincts to
guide us we will draw attention to the most magnetic energy we possess...namely,
our divine gifts. Conversely, when our ego is running amok this same
element can be seen in its least attractive display. This is best
appreciated in the well known adage that the qualities we find charming, silly
or cute during courtship are the very same qualities that we will later be ready
to exorcise from our beloved's personality.
We are drawn to one another in order to heal. We can join with those we
can repeatedly play out old dramas/traumas with for up to many lifetimes if we
so choose, or we can elevate our desires and resolve these conflicts. Our
will determines our life. If the unhealed in me insists on remaining
unhealed and unforgiven, then I will create circumstances and draw people to me
who will resonate this decision, regardless of how conscious the decision.
Or I can decide to respond differently to old stimuli and thereby begin a
chain of new events and open the door to healing.
There's a lot written about compatibility charts in astrology and they can be
helpful when used with the proper perspective. The only perspective that
dignifies this cosmic science is one of healing. Parents would be miles
ahead of the game to get their child's chart done as early in life as possible
in order that they may best understand the potentials and how to encourage them.
Romantic partners with a genuine interest in serving through their
relationships will find many paths through the energy patterns of astrology.
Remember, feel free to write me about any astrology question: astrohealth@storiesbyemail.com.
Let's play with a little fire first! Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
are the romantics of the zodiac and like the element they embody, their touch
can warm, spark, ignite and even engulf you in the flames of their passion.
Don't play with fire unless you're prepared to be scorched, or at the very
least, sizzling in the embers of their glow. Fire signs love to be in love
and few loners will be found with their sun in one of these signs. I know
of a bachelor Leo whose posture changes dramatically when he's courting; he
prances proudly through the jungle roaring with ferocity that he is king...until
she escapes the pride and then he sulks around gloomily for months. Relating
intimately with fire is easier with the males of the signs because of their
basic masculine energy patterns. The females can possess rather strong
personalities that can be quite consuming. Honesty is a keyword with all
fire signs and they tend to be available for encounters of any nature. You
can count on a fire sign to stay and fight to the finish! Flowers,
romantic dinners and surprises are part and parcel to both genders born with the
sun in a fire sign so if you're courting one, be creative and don't hesitate to
express romantic gestures of any kind. Your fire sign will glow
contentedly and remain loyal, faithful and passionate.
Now, we'll dip into the deep emotional depths of the water signs: Cancer,
Scorpio and Pisces. These sensitive, creative, quiet dreamers
express themselves in love through the emotions that rule them. Don't be
fooled by an indifferent or even abrasive facade with any water sign - what you
see is not what you get. Usually, however, they save the best of their
expressions for more intimate encounters and when they feel safe, secure and
free to be themselves, they are the most sensual lovers of the zodiac. They
won't waste a lot of verbal energy on meaningless effusions, but give them a
quiet space to relax and unwind and you will receive ecstatic experiences that
no other energy pattern can compete with. Yes, water tends to be moody,
secretive, a bit slippery and not easy to pin down, but when you see how
beautiful they swim and dance when they feel free, you will be happy to
give them the space they need until they're ready to come up to the surface
again with the rest of us air breathing dense bodies.
On the lighter side of romance live the air signs: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.
Air is a mental energy and everything these sun signs experience is first
processed through the intellect. Appeal to their mind and the rest is a
shoe-in; lose their intellectual respect and no matter what other attractive
qualities you offer they will float on down the path of life without looking
back. It's not that they lack emotional substance, it's that they don't
expend unnecessary amounts of it for no good reason. Believe me, they can
get gloomy and solemn and when they do, provide a meaningful distraction and
soon they'll be their cheery selves again. Air signs are social creatures
and generally prefer to be involved in group activities or at the very least
partnered in a project that captures their interest or holds some humanitarian
value. You won't get too far with flattery with this group; you'll get
farther if they discover you keep a dictionary handy and have respectable
communication skills. Air signs may not top the list of romantics, but
you'll never be bored.
For steady, stable and reliable we have our earth signs: Taurus, Virgo
and Capricorn. Now here are the sensible romantics of the zodiac.
Sound like an oxymoron? Not when you understand what you're dealing
with in this solid, well grounded realm. The earth signs appreciate
anything material, but it must have significant value. A bouquet of
flowers that wilt in a week or an overpriced fancy dinner are pointless, but a
potted blossoming plant or a cookbook for the two of you to experiment with will
gain you more points. Frivolity is not a speed this energy enjoys but
beauty, substance and a perfectly balanced checkbook they can relate to easily.
They won't be as impressed with shooting stars as they will a manicured
lawn and you can save your pipe dreams for the water signs; bring only well
thought out plans to these folks and the steps necessary to attain the goal.
Dig in dirt together or attend a cultural event; sit quietly over a
crossword or puzzle and they'll let their raw, primal energies loose later that
night. Earthiness has a passion that can be pretty thunderous once its
provoked...and once you've provoked it you'll do everything to keep things down
right dirty! Don't try actual dirt on the Virgos, however, it will offend
their sense of good hygiene (try some mud wrestling with the other two!)
Remember: Your Will Is Your Life. Next week we'll look more
intimately at each of the signs and how they express themselves behind closed
doors.
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