Hi, my dear!

So, you generated your chart and counted your elemental distribution, as I mentioned in my previous email. If you haven’t done it yet, do it soon!

How many planets are in Fire signs? How many are on Earth signs? How many in Air signs? And, how many are in Water signs? ...Remember to include the Sun and Moon and exclude Chiron, the North Node, and the angles...

More than four planets in the same element are considered too many. Three planets in the same element are balanced; less than 2 planets in the same element are too little. 

If you have too much or too little of a particular element, your life will likely be out of balance. For instance, an overabundance of fire might lead to impulsiveness, while a lack of earth could result in a lack of stability. You’ll want to grow and cultivate the underdeveloped element and not become too obsessed with the dominant one. 

Think about the elements as a car on the road. All four wheels need to be balanced for a smooth drive. If one tire is low or overinflated, it will be a bumpy ride. Similarly, in your life, all elements need to be balanced for a smooth journey. If one element is dominant or lacking, it can lead to a bumpy ride. 

FIRE:

A healthy distribution of Fire shows up as being proactive and using that energy to create. You have the courage and tenacity to stand up in the face of a challenge.

Unbalanced Fire may show up in your life as one crisis after another, overdramatic, and using anger as a distraction or defense mechanism.

Be honest with yourself and use your passion for good deeds. To light up the fire in you, you have to exercise. Please don’t get discouraged; with time, it will get easier to sustain the fire. Sing out loud in the car or the shower. Practice Kundalini Yoga.

EARTH:

If you score too many planets in Earth signs, you may be too rigid and crave structure to a detriment. You might be obsessed with money, preventing it, or worrying about not having enough.

If you score fewer planets in Earth signs, this indicates that money is an issue in your life. Scarcity-wise, or it comes and goes. It’s as if your pocket had a hole in it. Your car, closet, or life in general is disorganized.

When Earth is balanced, you can stick to schedules and routines without losing your mind if there's a one-time change. You love to have procedures in life to make things easier. You’re dependable, responsible, and an achiever.

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​AIR:

If you score too many planets in Air signs, your mind processes thoughts too fast, and you may talk the ear of people, haha. Your mind can get scattered, and you might be prone to gossip and judgment.

If you scored fewer planets in Air signs, this indicates that you tend to be quiet in large groups. You let others talk even though you’re dying to share your opinion. But the words just don't come out. This doesn’t speak to your intellect but rather your behavior. You could have so much to say but only share it with a few people. Some may think you’re standoffish or antisocial, and others may feel you’re just a private person.

There are a few things that can help you balance air. If you have a lot of Air, then practice selective information. Think of information as food. Is it junk information that you’re feeding your mind (doom scrolling on social media, reading biased news), or are you feeding gourmet information to your brain? Reading a book, learning about the world.
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Practice slow breathing. I love diaphragmatic breathing, which allows me to feel the air in my lungs and my belly expand.

In their charts, physical symptoms of people with imbalanced Air are lung issues, i.e., asthma, bronchitis, etc. That’s why I highly recommend slow breathing to fill up those lungs. Also, allow all those thoughts you can't verbally express by journaling. You can try bullet journaling if you’re not too keen on writing your life experiences. Dr. John Sarno recommends 20 minutes of writing twice daily to help with back pain, as emotions are entwined with physical discomfort.

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​WATER:

If you score too many planets in water signs, this indicates that emotions run high in you to the point that emotions run your life. Since you’re sensitive to the environment, you absorb everything around you like a sponge. You feel all the energy around you and don’t know what to do with it. You may cry for no reason, but your body is trying to purge itself from the ambient.

If you scored too few planets in Water signs, you might not be in touch with your feelings. And oh boy, you have probably been called insensitive, ice queen, heart hard as a rock, you get it. So what to do about it? Sit down and watch a sad movie to get the waterworks going. Uh-huh, yep, start crying, girl. You may be surprised to feel all sorts of emotions that will want to come out. You might not keep the score, but your body does. (Hint: read The Body Keeps the Score). I bet you didn’t know I would give you homework, huh? ;)

A healthy water element can feel emotions and discern which are yours and which are a result of your environment. You can feel compassion and sympathy for others without taking in their pain. You can be affectionate towards others, and people feel safe sharing with you what they may withhold from their loved ones. Balanced water is generous and cares for others without burdening themselves.

To achieve that, you have to practice healthy boundaries. Understanding that you're not responsible for the well-being of everyone in the world will free you from the desperation to help everyone. But when you do your bit and contribute your part, you're indeed making your world a better place.

In the following emails, I’ll explain what it means to have your Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in each element, starting with the Sun.

Warm regards,

Lucia Robelo | thesparklewithin.com

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