What are the zodiac elements (fire, earth, air, water)?

All 12 zodiac signs are divided into 4 elements, three signs per element, and the element defines the basic temperament. Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)—energy, passion, action, leadership, impulsiveness. Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)—practicality, stability, materiality, reliability, groundedness. Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)—intellect, communication, ideas, lightness, detachment. Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)—feelings, intuition, depth, empathy, changeability. The elements help you quickly grasp a sign’s “character” and its compatibility: kindred elements (fire and air, earth and water) usually get along more easily. Honest framing: an element is a generalized key, not an exact portrait; a real chart mixes many energies. If you want to understand your temperament more deeply, build your Destiny Matrix by date of birth.