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Title:Psychic Phenomena
Notice:Please read note 1.0-1.* before writing
Moderator:JARETH::PAINTER
Created:Wed Jan 22 1986
Last Modified:Tue May 27 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2143
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2033.0. "Earth, Air, Fire, Water Elements - Astrology, etc." by TNPUBS::PAINTER (Planet Crayon) Mon Feb 20 1995 18:12

    
    Recently I have taken an interest in the elemental forces:  Earth, Air,
    Fire and Water.  
    
    I know Todd and Lisa have been using them in their Astrology Watch 
    reports for years now, but I never really understood the deeper 
    significances of them.  
    
    All within the last week though, my issue of Parabola came with the 
    topic title, "Earth, Air, Fire, Water", then my Quest magazine came 
    with a profile of David Frawley that included his comments/focus on 
    these elements, then in the same issue an article "Gaston Bachelard's 
    Reverie of the Elements" by Richard Leviton.  
    
    Any other pointers, insights, comments, discussions, etc., would be
    greatly appreciated.  I'm particularly interested in the connections
    between the Elements as they apply to Astrology and Relationships
    between people.
    
    Cindy
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2033.1We are 70% WaterPKHUB1::MROPRTTue Feb 21 1995 11:1419
    	
    	years ago, I grew an immediate respect for these earth forces when
    my father started instructing me in dowsing.  I now dowse with either
    a willow branch or a coat hanger. I find the coat hanger a sharper
    focusing medium as it is straighter.  I believe that helps the process
    of drawing the water in my body to underground sources.
    	the last time I dowsed, it was to help a neighbor try a new spot
    for a surface well to reduce water bills. It was his fourth attempt, as
    he was hitting ledge and didn't want to incure heavy drilling fees.
    Mostly, I've used it over the years to find septic fields.
    	You can also dowse a room for people, but other water sources often
    interfere. 
    	strong tidal periods seem to affect many people.  My wife is very
    sensitive to bodies of water, always feeling better when near them.
    The "scientific" explanation of that is, I believe, the strong ion
    charges put into the air molecules, such as after a thunderstorm. We
    now have a ion charging air cleaner in our house. It has coincided
    with a great deal of her headache relief.
    BillM
2033.2The Chinese Elements?SNLV01::GUYTe Kuiti, what a great place :^)Tue Feb 21 1995 16:287
    If you mean the chinese elements of earth, fire, wind and water then it
    can be explained in a very shortened version. If you want to know about
    astrology and its relevence to these elements only then I know nothing on
    that subject, but there may be a correlation, perhaps you can enlighten 
    me on that.
    
    graham  
2033.3TNPUBS::PAINTERPlanet CrayonWed Feb 22 1995 11:244
    
    Go ahead, Graham.  We may indeed find a correlation.
    
    Cindy
2033.4found some things...TNPUBS::PAINTERPlanet CrayonWed Feb 22 1995 16:42124
DEJAVU Note 660.76,.77
    
Linda Goodman's Love Signs Book
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FIRE SIGNS

   Aries	Fire blends easily with Fire and Air
   Leo		but requires tolerance to blend with
   Sagittarius	Earth and Water.

AIR SIGNS

   Libra	Air blends easily with Air and Fire
   Aquarius 	but requires tolerance to blend with
   Gemini	Earth and Water.

EARTH SIGNS

   Capricorn	Earth blends easily with Earth and Water
   Taurus	but requires tolerance to blend with
   Virgo	Fire and Air.

WATER SIGNS

   Cancer	Water blends easily with Water and Earth
   Scorpio	but requires tolerance to blend with
   Pisces	Fire and Air.

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FIRE and FIRE

When Fire meets Fire, the resulting higher and hotter flames may create a
conflagration, which will either consume itself, and burn out--or light
the darkness and melt the ice and fear of negative thinking.  The choice
lies equally with both individuals.

AIR and AIR

When Air meets Air, there is complete freedom of movement, little or no
restriction.  This blend can result in a glorious mental, emotional and
spiritual uplifting.  But Air becomes stale and polluted without the
winds of change, and Air can be whipped into the frenzy of a tornado
under certain conditions.  The choice lies equally with both individuals.

EARTH and EARTH

When Earth meets Earth, this blend can build itself into a tall mountain of
faith and strength--or can instead become a dry desert, depending on
which direction it takes.  When agitated, the result can be an earthquake,
with volcanic repercussions.  The choice lies equally with both
individuals.

WATER and WATER

When Water meets Water, there is no resistance, resulting in a continual
stream of inspiration, flowing eventually into a greater ocean of
enlightenment--or on the negative side, it may trickle into a stagnant
inlet, where there is no escape.  Water cools the thirst but, when out of
control, brings destructive floods.  The choice lies equally with both
individuals.

FIRE and AIR

Air fans Fire, and causes it to burn more brightly, stimulating
enthusiasm and excitement--or inciting passion and anger.  Too much Fire
can burn up the oxygen in Air, making it difficult to breathe--and
too much Air, such as strong wind, can cause a flame to flicker even
more dimly.  The choice lies equally with both individuals.

FIRE and EARTH

It is always obvious which is the stronger and more enduring of the two
elements.  Earth remains where it is, unless moved by inner explosion,
or through outside forces.  Fire charts it own course, every reaching
toward the heavens.  Fire can scorch Earth but never completely destroy
it.  Earth will support Fire, forming a stable foundation for its flames;
yet too much Earth can bury the brightest Fire.  The choice lies equally
with both individuals.

FIRE and WATER

A large Fire can dehydrate or dry out a small amount of Water, with
excessive heat.  On the other hand, large quantities of Water can
extinguish Fire, put out its flames.  Therefore, Fire instinctively
either fears or respects Water, and vice versa.  Both subconsciously
sense the danger--that each is capable of completely destroying the
other.  The choice lies equally with both individuals.

EARTH and AIR

Earth contains Air and needs it, but Air neither contains Earth nor
needs it.  Earth is obligated to remain where it is, moving only
through earthquake, volcanis or outside forces.  Air has freed itself
from such restrictions, moving above the Earth at whim, neither
changing Earth nor long remaining.  Earth is detached from Air, 
seeminly unaware of its existence, until strong winds disturb the
plants and flowers growing on its surface, rooted in its bosom.  The
outcome is determined by choice, which lies equally with both
individuals.

EARTH and WATER

Water seeks a home, which it finds within the Earth, penetrating
Earth and moistening it, which is a blessing to the Earth--for it is
Water's penetration alone that allows Earth to "mother" all forms of
living plants, trees and flowers.  Without the 'enrichment' of Water,
Earth is dry and useless.  Without the Earth to moisten, Water's course
is aimless and equally useless.  These two element were designed each
to need the other.  But too much Water can disappear within the
mountainous masses of Earth.  The outcome is determined by choice,
which lies equally with both individuals.

AIR and WATER

Air penetrates Water...stirs it, churns it into lashing waves...then
moves away....an infiltration or attack over which Water has no control.
When Water penetrates Air in the form of moisture, it causes Air to be
heavy.  But, in the process, it also brings to all of Nature the 
blessed relief of rain, magically changing Air _into its own element_,
a transmutation over which Air has no control.  In the final analysis,
there is no choice of outcome for either individual--only through
Destiny's Higher Will.