The Air Signs
by Naomi Bennett
The ancients used the term Air to graphically represent the concept of creative mentality, intellect, abstract ideas and higher human thought. The element Air is the only one consistently presented by a human figure to imply intellect. Air signs always oppose Fire signs to match thoughts and ideas to direct and guide our vital energy of creativity into the future.
Aquarius
Aquarius is represented by a Man pouring water out of a jar, the water
bearer. This is the idea of human, intelligence being able to separate
creation's elements with knowledge. This sign is the abstract
intelligence needed to direct the self into the future. It is the world
of new ideas, inventions and insight. This sign is unlimited in its
ability create change, chaos and revolution. Aquarians can promote life
changing, cultural shattering new concepts that alter our view of the
world. They tear down the fences of out minds and take a fresh look.
They are general ahead of their time and do not get social recognition
until later in life. They start new trends and can't be held back by
tradition. They can be extremists in their viewpoints but they see
farther than the rest of us. Aquarians can be rebels in their youth
because personal freedom is all important to them. Aquarius is an Air
sign and its ruling planet is Uranus. It's associated with the calves
and ankles.
Libra
Libra is usually represented by a woman with a pair of scales in her
hand. The scales represent the intellectual idea of balance and design.
Libra is the psychological force of intellectual application of balance
and design in attracting new heredity into the family. It has long been
associated with love, beauty and the attraction between the two people.
It's the part of us that is drawn to proportion, balanced features and
even temperament. Libra rules mathematics, music, art and any profession
that needs to strike a balance of proportion to obtain a harmonious
effect such as architecture or interior design. This included the Libran
host that tries to balance personalities at a social function. Social
harmony, getting along and balancing power between others are all
important with Librans. When unhappy, they can tend to gain weight. Many
times they underestimate or discount their talents. They need strong
supporters around them to encourage, motivate and believe in themselves.
Libra is an Air sign and ruled by Venus. It is associated with the
kidneys and skin.
Gemini
Gemini is represented by a pair of twins because the ancients noticed
increased multiple births during this time of year. The sign is
associated with intellectual ideas directed at social change. Gemini's
have a sense of humor when making their point with others and having it
ready accepted. They are quick witted and enjoy juggling many interests
at once. Keeping tract of it all is easy for them. They can seem chaotic
but Life is too interesting to stick with one thing. They do best in
fast paced careers that can kept their interest like journalism,
television, radio or comedy. They can be restless and it's hard for them
to sit still or settle down. Routine can rub them the wrong way. It can
be hard for them to make up their minds because they can see many points
of view and each has its value. They like people because they find them
interesting but their interest goes to new friends for variety. They
have original ideas and can do much to change the direction of their
society or culture. They are faithful to their principles rather than
individuals. Gemini is an Air sign and ruled by the planet Mercury. It
is associated with the lungs, shoulders, arms, fingers and nervous
system. The four elements of Water, Earth, Fire and Air are carefully
arranged around the zodiac to represent the sacred geometry of balance
and design in the universe. They are the macrocosm and microcosm of the
external world and ourselves. Astrology follows the adage of "As above,
so below." It's a very old concept in all the world's great religions.
Modern science is only beginning to verify these concepts that marry the
mind of reason to the heart of instinctual knowing. Individuals are more
than their Sun signs. They are a unique mixture of these twelve elements
combined into unique patterns that are rarely duplicated except for
twins born less than four minutes apart. Just like snowflakes, no two
are alike.
Copyright © 1996 Naomi Bennett. All other publishing rights are reserved by the Author, Naomi Bennett, 3300 Bee Cave Road, Suite 127-650, Austin, Texas 78746 (512) 328-9277 home, fax (512) 328-6957. Naomi Bennett has practiced astrology since 1970 and teaches in Austin. She is currently working on her first book. naomiben@swbell.net