A Summary of the Element of Fire:
The Element of Fire relates to the active life force, the principle that animates and energizes every form … it represents the energy of Spirit. Through the element of Fire, creative expression is manifested. It is the desire for life; the will to be; and the individualization of each human being. It is the element of Fire in the horoscope that generates inspiration, initiative, courage and creativity.
There are 3 Signs of the Zodiac that convey the qualities of Fire: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. This Element finds its outlet in direct action and inspiring vision. Fire seeks to realize its identity.
An excess of the Element of Fire in one’s chart often expresses as aggression, fanaticism, dictatorial tendencies or recklessness. A lack of the Element of Fire may show up as listlessness, apathy, fatigue and joylessness in life.
The Element of Fire from a Psychological Standpoint:
The Intuitive Type: The Fire Signs, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, live mainly in a world hidden behind the material existence. Concepts such as the future, possibility, discovery and dynamic play a large role in the world of the Fire type. Life and all of its material and non-material manifestations are seen from the inside out by the Fire type, as they intuitively feel how everything is or could be. For them the world is a story full of fantastic possibilities in which they play an important role.
The person with a strong Fire influence is self-centered and therefore makes an egoistic and insensitive impression, a trait of which they are seldom aware. Fire types live according to their own morals and are faithful to their own ideas as far as these allow them perspectives and possibilities. Routine work may be unbearable, as it kills spontaneity and constricts Fire’s irrepressible activities. Through their rather open, expectant and sometimes naive attitude, they are receptive to experience, seeking its meaning and possibility.
By utilizing this attitude of consciousness, the Fire type can acquire deep insights into hidden connections. Concrete facts and objects play no role for them. In daily life, Fire Element people can be almost helpless in practical affairs because they are always seeing behind things and not the things themselves.
Skillful Qualities:
radiant, glowing, warm, energetic, kind, charismatic, fervent, aspiring, daring, spontaneous, passionate, spirited, assertive, strong, ardent, self-confident, active, individualistic, independent, free, enthusiastic, creative, exuberant, optimistic, buoyant, rapturous, helpful, idealistic, demonstrative, inspirational, high morals and religious ideals, initiating, visionary, courageous, imaginative
Unskillful Qualities:
selfish, egotistical, ruthless, foolhardy, hot-headed, imposing, manic, impatient, impulsive, tempestuous, opportunistic, rash, willful, uncontrollable, burns out, aggressive, pushy, violent, passionate, emotional, domineering, obnoxious, fanatical, egocentric, overwhelming, insensitive, overzealous, unrealistic, chases false dreams, excitable, zealots, destroys the efforts of others, self-indulgent, loud.