Hi All,
There are many cultures throughout time that have used the four elements in religious, mythologic, and philosophical history. Depending upon the particular culture there is one primary energy that is considered the main energy, the ki energy. Then, this energy is deployed through the diversity of our physical environment using the elements of nature which are air, water, fire, and of course earth. When working with an Astrological chart that has an imbalance of one or more of these elements then a closer look is required to try and understand where, and what the effect of the imbalance represents.
Today I would like to discuss the lack of the element Air in the Astrological chart. Often an Element imbalance is seen as having too much or too little of any one particular Element which believe it or not often suggest a difficulty within the physical body when there is an imbalance. The Air Element has to do with the process of thinking, cognition and communication to name of few. The Air Element represents our mental abilities. The ability to think ahead, and plan for situations that can be seen far enough ahead in time to plan for any adjustments that may need attention in the future.
In Astrology the Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. The ruling planets of these signs are Mercury, Venus, and Uranus, and the ruling houses are the 3rd, 7th, and 11th houses respectively. The dominant element is of course the element that is strongest in the Natal chart, or the element that one is “attuned’ to, or in touch with. Elements that are lacking emphasis in the chart suggest specific areas in life or creative expression that one is not consciously aware of or in contact with. A great deal can be learned about an individual simply by analyzing any imbalances in the chart.
With too little of the Air Element in the Natal birth chart the individual often shows a marked lack of perceptive abilities associated with the inability to achieve detachment from their personal actions and often find themselves having to respond to the consequences of having not properly planned for said actions. There can also be a less than satisfactory results when engaging in personal relationships and or cooperating in a beneficial manner. There can be difficulty with the adjustment to new ideas and new people, which can lead to a distrust with anyone who might be considered too intellectual.
With too much of the air element the individual has an over active mind and needs to cautioned and reminded not to let the mind get out of control. This is what is often termed as “a person who lives in their head.” Often this individual cannot do anything without thinking about it first, which can lead to psychological paralysis and even deep psychological disorders later on. Here the mind can “run away” with their thinking leading them at times into the world of imagination, but at other times to a sense of disproportionate reality, and completely in fantasy.
Physically, the person with too much of the Air element can be so out of touch with the body that the mind so completely loses connection to the physical that they become totally exhausted. There can be a an extremely sensitive nervous system with too much of the air element that they exhaust the nervous system more quickly than those that do not have an imbalance of Air. In order to offset this mental and nervous overexertion a time of meditation and reflection may be necessary for recovery. It is also helpful for this element type to have periodic or occasional getaways from their standard environments by taking a short vacation or weekend trip where there is new and relaxing scenery.
For those that would like to arrange for an Astrological consultation with Curtis call or e-mail; 805-234-7615, or Curtis@astrologyreiki.com. See you then!
Aho
Curtis Williams MA, A.P.D., CRTM
