The Fire Element in Your Birth Chart

When Fire dominates

You're a person of Fire: the Fire element dominates your birth chart. It usually gives you a pronounced choleric temperament and an impulsive, unpredictable character. Your motto is to keep moving and keep fighting. Try to put your energy, determination, and courage to good use.

In relationships, you can be incredibly passionate and determined, overcoming any obstacle. But you also know how to hurl thunderbolts.

When your inner Zeus awakens, remember that your enormous power can become destructive. Especially when you lose your composure and can't control negative emotions such as jealousy, irritation, or rage.

At the same time, the archetype of the warrior or knight is strong in you. You can stand up for yourself and your loved ones, fight for rights and justice, and protect the weak and defenseless.

You also have pronounced leadership qualities. People are ready to follow you when your ideas aim to build something positive.

When Fire is in balance

Your birth chart has a harmonious amount of Fire's active energy: just enough for a full life, work, and creativity. Your Fire burns steadily, like a campfire. You radiate the gentle warmth of a fireplace on a winter night, making people feel peaceful and cozy in your presence.

But sometimes you need extra "fuel" to ignite your passion and keep it burning; otherwise, you cool off fairly quickly. That fuel comes from variety in both your inner and outer life, and from experiences that feed your emotions. You constantly need new impressions and activities, and inspiration is far more than just a word to you.

You know exactly what it means to be "fired up by an idea." Without spending too long thinking it over, you get straight to work, and your enthusiasm can be contagious enough to draw others in.

When Fire is missing

The Fire element is missing from your birth chart. That means that in a lot of things you may sometimes run short of initiative, drive, enthusiasm, confidence, and decisiveness. You're wary of acting on your own impulses, you're often swayed by outside influences, and in tough situations you look for support instead of trusting your own strength.

Not believing in yourself enough can drain your optimism from time to time, and now and then you may lean toward timidity or low spirits.

The other elements that are strong in your birth chart can make up for the missing Fire, and so can "fiery" helpers: people around you who have no shortage of the fiery element.

You can also build up your inner Fire on your own.

How to strengthen the Fire element

To make up for the missing Fire, start from one principle: "I want!".

Remember: the strength of your desires is the strength of Fire, and it's what carries you toward the goal you've set. Don't be afraid to follow your inner Ego. Let your own needs come out, and let your inner self break free. Figure out what really stirs you up and fires you up right now. Get clear about what you want, put your main goal into words, and start going after it.

Reaching the goal on your own is the second stage of working with Fire. Be your own leader, count only on yourself, and pay a lot less attention to other people's advice and support.