Astrological Lessons
This lesson will help you learn about triplicities, otherwise known as the Elements.
Triplicities
The Chart is divided into four groups called the Triplicities or
Elements.
Each of the signs of the zodiac are 'ruled' by an element.
These 'elements'
are symbolic of certain behavior types. The signs of each
group are 'trine'(120 degrees) to one another.
Fire: The four elements are symbolic of the four states of man. The spiritual, the
physical, the mental and the psychic.
Fire: (Spirit)
Fire is hot, burning, produces light, it is the major source of energy, it is
constantly moving, active. If controlled it is a driving force, however if
unchecked it can be destructive and dangerous.
Fire Keywords:
Earth: Body
Earth is solid and material. The earth is used for growing things in, it is also
used to build things out of. It is usually inert, safe and reliable. However,
earthquakes are amongst the most destructive disasters on the planet.
Earth Keywords: Air: (Mind)
Air is rarely seen, we push it through our vocal cords to make sound. Therefore
we use air to communicate our thoughts. Air is associated with the way we breath
and is therefore connected with our life support system.
Air Keywords:
Communication,
Thought,
Logic,
Intelligence,
Water: (Psychi)
Water is a liquid. It takes on the shape of its container. It can be shallow
or deep and it can ebb and flow like the sea.
Water Keywords:
Caring,
Emotional,
Imaginative,
Introspective,
Exercise:
1) Use a Thesaurus to examine other words connected with the
keywords.
Look at your Natal Charts. Count how many planets are in each
triplicity. Consider the results. The Element with the majority of planets in will have the greatest affect on
the personality, regardless of Sun sign.
3) Send me your results using words that are NOT included
in the keywords.E.g.
Aries,
Leo,
Sagittarius.
Taurus,
Virgo,
Capricorn.
Gemini,
Libra,
Aquarius.
Cancer,
Scorpio,
Pisces.
Energy,
Activity,
Action,
Assertiveness,
Passion,
Dynamic,
Aggression,
Enthusiasm.
People with many
planets in fire signs will exhibit these qualities.
Practical,
Material,
Reliable,
Responsible,
Constructive,
Physical,
Solid,
Steady,
People with many
planets in earth signs will exhibit these qualities.
Insubstantial,
Cunning,
Learning,
Social.
People with many
planets in air signs will exhibit these qualities.
Nurturing,
Deep,
Psychic,
Reflective,
People with many
planets in Water signs will exhibit these qualities.
1st Chart - Earth - exhibits commitment, steadiness and is realistic.
