Earth Signs
It is important to remember that the twelve astrological signs are affected by both the four basic elements and the three basic qualities. The elements represent the basic characters of the signs, whereas the qualities indicate how a certain sign will influence and behave in a certain astrological situation. The elements and qualities directly affect the person’s life. The four main elements are Fire, Air, Water, and Earth. Earth Signs put a lot of emphasis on the five senses and require a lot of evidence to believe anything. The Earth Signs tend to react slowly and quietly. They apply themselves with endurance, are deeply rooted, and are slow to change. The three Earth Signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
Taurus
Taurus is a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus. In fact, the Taurus may be the most fixed sign out of all the fixed signs in the zodiac as it is the sign of inertia itself. Like the bull that represents it, the Taurus is impossible to stop but quite slow to get moving. Also like the bull, they graze rather than eat, and are voracious lovers – Taurus also happens to be the most sensual of all the signs. The sign is raw and unused. It is quite difficult to make a person with strong Taurus influences to make a quick decision. The location of Taurus in your astrological chart will help you identify where in your life you are the most attached to physical things, pleasures, and where you never give in.
Virgo
Virgo is a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury. As an Earth Sign, it can be represented by the worked earth; that which can be fruitful and productive. Virgo is the sign of work and those individuals with a strong Virgo influence will typically always need to stay busy in whatever house the planet appears. In addition to work, Virgo represents details, so there is plenty of self-criticism and criticism of others. The sign is represented by the virgin, which does not refer to sex only. Virgo acts as if every task is the first one. The placement of Virgo in your astrological chart can help you identify where in life you usually are the most attentive to details and where you put things in logical perspective.
Capricorn
Capricorn, a cardinal earth sign represented by the goat, is ruled by Saturn. In reference to the Earth itself, it can be thought of as harvest time. Capricorn organizes minute details into larger structures, looking at the whole picture, and makes an excellent leader. Capricorn in your astrological chart will show you where you seem to be the most defensive. It will also indicate where you want to be in control. Let us remember that Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and where that planet is active, we will show the most fear. So where Capricorn appears, you may also see that you are the most serious, ambitious, and careful in those areas.
