Air Signs: Rational Vs Emotional

The signs expressing the element of air are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. Mutable Gemini is constantly on the move making connections, and distributing information. Cardinal Libra directs their intelligence towards strategic relationships, diplomatically bridging opposites and smoothing out conflicts, using logical arguments. Fixed Aquarius rules social ideas and they connect groups of people together. Using Jungian astrology the air signs are the ‘thinking type’ and focus on intellectual understanding. The difficulty represented with the air signs is integrating the emotional side of life.

The air signs are said to favour rationality and reason and can be described in older textbooks books as detached, and interested in the world of ideas. Gemini is represented by the Twins; Libra is represented by the scales, and Aquarius by the water bearer. These are human forms/objects and represent the distinction between man and his bestial nature. Man has the gift of developing a civilised nature. With the use of air we can ‘talk things through’ seek ‘counselling’ and see things from a detached perspective. We can gain objectivity in any situation. If we are feeling stressed we often seek some fresh air outside and go for long walks to clear our heads.

The air signs have high principles, a sense of fairness and are fairly famous for being the less emotionally committed of the zodiac. Gemini hates to be pinned down to relationships; Libra is struggling with indecision and attempting the fine art of balancing self with other. Aquarius is known for his dislike of heavy emotional displays and detaching from personal issues and extending his hand towards universal concerns. Superman dealt with this issue and his love of human kind was constantly challenged by his individual love for Louis Lane, and it signifies the Aquarius-Leo dilemma of head vs. heart. These types can become the victim of their emotions and if the natal chart shows overall a high bias towards the element of air, sometimes the individuals emotions have a tendency to ’take over’ until he/she learns to become more conscious of his feeling nature.