Reading horoscopes can be comforting, confusing and consuming, sometimes all at once. There are 12 zodiac signs and they fall into one of four categories: air, earth, water or fire. Each element encompasses different traits, but each sign is also synonymous with characteristics of its own.
Here, we have created a guide to the air signs and listed some of the attributes associated with this area of astrology.
What Are The Air Signs Of The Zodiac?
The three air signs of the zodiac are Gemini (21 May 21 to 21 June), Libra (22 September to 23 October) and Aquarius (20 January to 18 February).
These signs have been described as 'master communicators', are commonly intellectual and are renowned for spreading ideas.
'Air signs bring everyone a breath of fresh air when things start to get stale,'say The AstroTwins via lifestyle brand mindbodygreen. 'Like the breeze, you can't quite catch them, and you never know where they'll drop you once they sweep you up. It will almost always be an adventure, though.'
The air signs love to socialise and never stay put for too long, but they should be aware of 'becoming scattered', meaning their erratic energy can result in feelings of being ungrounded.
What Are Gemini Traits?
Much like their air sign counterparts, Geminis can use their fluent communication skills to connect with people from many walks of life. They are the social butterflies of the zodiac and want to make sure that everyone is having fun. They advocate looking at things from multiple perspectives and are extremely inquisitive. When it comes to romance, they are often branded, 'players' but this is only the case until they meet someone who can match their energy.
What Are Libra Traits?
Libras crave balance and excel at compromise. They embody a sense of fairness and are natural peacemakers, and always manage to put a positive spin on a situation - looking on the bright side at all times. If you are a Libra, there is a chance you are witty and an excellent conversationalist, meaning you are always great company. However, their strive for balance is often an obstacle, as Libras can spend hours weighing up the pros and cons of situations with a want to please everyone.
What Are Aquarius Traits?
Progressive, independent and idealistic are just some of the adjectives used to describe an Aquarius. They often set their sights on enacting positive change in the world, with their compassion guiding their actions and views. The ability to problem solve is one of their strongest characterisations and they do not shy away from thinking outside the box when it concerns creative projects. They should be careful when it comes to opinions. Aquarians can often think their viewpoint is the right one and everyone else is wrong, leading them to seem condescending.
What Are Air Signs Most Compatible With: Water, Fire Or Earth?
Air signs match well with other air signs, however they are also compatible with fire signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
According to an astrology practitioner, air and fire make a passionate match as both tend to be driven by emotions as opposed to logic. 'Fire and air can inspire each other a lot because the fire sign is able to help the air sign focus and be more optimistic. At the same time, the air can help the impulsive fire see the big picture and make more plans for the future instead of always taking action.'