In Astrology, there are four elements, or triplicities, consisting of three signs. The Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Water symbolizes intuition, sensitivity, and the emotional side. It is this element that governs the emotions and the subconscious mind. As logic and emotion do not go hand in hand, it becomes pretty complex to understand its nuances fully. This element acts as a mirror, reflecting light and at the same time exhibiting in its world a wealth of perspectives, reflections, secrets, and illusions. Water is the submerged realm of withdrawal, anguish, fears, daydreams, dreams, and the absorption of the influences that surround you.

What Are the Elements in Astrology?

For Astrology, the energy of the planets in the birth chart is filtered by the four elements: Fire, Earth, Water, and Air, and each of the Sun signs is part of one of these groups. The natural characteristics of each element to which each sign belongs influence the personality of the natives of that sign and represent different attitudes when facing life. The element to which each sign belongs is also essential to understanding the compatibility of that sign. As it happens in nature, Fire is fed by Air but extinguished by water, which is better connected to Earth, feeding it and giving it stability. Together, the four Elements represent the forces of the natural world and, in a way, depend on each other's existence to find their balance and create a balanced overall energy flow.

What does it mean to be a Water Sign?

The most apparent characteristic of the Water Element is sensitivity. The abstraction of the material good stands out in this element. Empathy, intuition, fantasy, dreams, affections, feelings are the field of action par excellence of this personality. Feelings and intuition essentially guide water signs. They need to feel things in their totality and respond to stimuli, especially emotional ones. For this reason, they tend to be more sensitive, feel the pain of others more efficiently, and cultivate compassion, often leaning toward altruism. Water is the most sensitive of all the elements. It is the element of the sixth sense, of foreknowledge. Without this element, the emotions are contained and rigid. Motivation comes from within, usually associated with an emotional stimulus. The water is calm, sweet, cordial, sensitive, and empathetic in balance. Unlike the Fire signs, full of activity and with a faith capable of "moving mountains," water represents emotions, sensations, perception. The predominance of this element in the personality tends towards melancholy, depression, and easy demotivation. This emotional inconstancy, closely related to the sentimentality related to this element, makes it more difficult for the people of water to maintain a constant and linear flow for a long time. When water appears in excess in the birth chart, the person can be compassionate and get emotionally hurt. Everything affects you. Water signs are like sponges. When inserted in a positive environment, where everything is harmonious, the person is well and feels emotionally balanced. If, on the contrary, you live in a toxic environment full of negative energies, you feel bad and become pessimistic. As the person is permeable to everything, he needs to create resistance to the influences of the environment, especially if it is adverse. Otherwise, you suffer too much from external circumstances that you sometimes cannot control. Cold and Humid Element is a personality that easily adapts to people's opinions and the characteristics of the environment. The Water element has another characteristic; it collects various influences from the environment and the people it relates to but does not organize or give them coherence. It is, deep down, a personality composed of innumerable loose parts that are not linked together with a common thread. The person can lose their sense of identity by adding multiple influences within themselves, but without being able to mold them and form their personality. This feature can lead to a dilemma, make decision-making difficult, and cause anxiety about thoughts. The Water Signs have a mysterious side as if they are constantly seeking social distance. They generally show kindness, empathy, and generosity, but they can become unpredictable, impulsive, and flustered when injured or in danger. The absence of the Water Element in the birth chart can indicate a lack of sensitivity. Although rationality is essential, emotions and feelings are fundamental to human existence. Difficulty expressing emotions, the "cold" personality may reflect the lack of this element.

What are the signs of water?

Water Signs are Compatible with :

The natives of the Water element combine favorably with the Earth signs. Earth and water can form a beautiful couple of intense and constant cooperation, with balanced feelings and thoughts in the right measure.

Water Signs May Have More Difficulty Relating To :

Water signs have some difficulty dealing with natives of Air. Water signs express their feelings non-verbally, which can be frightening for chatty and expressive Air signs. The Water element likes to live at its own pace, according to its wishes and direction, while Aire likes to be the one who shows the way with very little respect for the wishes of the couple.

The Elements in Astrology

• Fire Element in Astrology - Meaning and Signs
• Earth Element in Astrology - Meaning and Signs
• Water Element in Astrology - Meaning and Signs
• Air Element in Astrology - Meaning and Signs

  Remember that relationships are influenced by multiple variables, astrological being one of them. Will, commitment, and free choice determine how relationships may or may not progress favorably. Regardless of their Sun signs, any relationship between two people can work as long as both parties are willing to make it work.