The Four Elements and Relationship Compatibility

The twelve astrological signs are each indicative of one of the four elements of fire, earth, air or water:
Fire - Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth - Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air - Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water - Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
(Note: See my August 11 posting "Sidereal Astrology Explained", to get the astronomically correct dates for each of the twelve signs.)

How do persons of these various combinations get along?

Fire-Fire - Great energy, passion and enthusiasm at first, but then it can burn out.

Fire-Earth - Fire uplifts earth's spirits and earth helps fire achieve more practical things, but they are very different and too much earth can put a fire out.

Fire-Air - Fire warms the air and air helps the fire burn better. Very compatible and enlivening.

Fire-Water - Fire can heat up water to the point of steaming over with anger. Water puts a fire out. Not a favorable combination.

Earth-Earth - Good for practicality, dependability and long-term commitment, but lacking in excitement.

Earth-Air - Earth may find air superficial and inconsistent. Air needs change and may blow earth away as dust. Tend to be too different from each other.

Earth-Water - They compliment each other. Earth gives water stability and a place to flow. Water gives earth the ability to grow plants.

Air-Air - They enjoy sociability and communication, and share higher intellectual interests above the fire, earth and water. They get little practical done, but are very compatible.

Air-Water - Air does not seem sensitive enough or deep enough for water. Water can make the air feel stifled and unable to circulate. Little in common.

Water-Water - They are very compatible emotionally and can support, heal, and nurture each other.

Notes:
(l) It is best to consider the whole, astrological chart and not just the sun signs to determine a persons's most prominent element.
(2) Even if your elements are incompatible, you can still do a great deal by way of compromise and willpower to make a relationship better.
(3) The above describes the symmetry and order of Divine Creation in the realm of human relationships. However, always remember that your most important inspiration is your relationship is with the Divine.