Earth Sign is an element of Astrology which is attached to the signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. It also rules the Second, Sixth and Tenth Houses in Horoscope. The 12 zodiac signs are grouped into four elements; Fire, Earth, Air or Water. Earth signs are known for being hard workers. They just need stability in their lives in order to feel comfortable enough to relax and enjoy it.
Personality Traits of Earth Signs
Earth signs are the builders of the zodiac. They are no-nonsense, pragmatic and focused on the material world. Overall, Earth signs ground an individual and allow him/her to stay calm and centred in the midst of life"s twists and turns. The Earth signs are concerned with what will efficiently create the desired result. Those influenced by this element feel best once they have accumulated a good number of worldly possessions.
Positive traits of Earth signs are as follows:
•Practical
•Realistic
•Reliable
•Sensible
•Loyal
•Sensate
•Grounded in reality
Negative traits of Earth signs are as follows:
•Hard-headed
•Cold and calculating
•Harsh and overly demanding
•Judgmental and critical
•Structured and regiment
•Miserly and money-grubbing
Earth Signs in Zodiacs
Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo are grouped in the Earth element because they share the same Earthy qualities; however, they are very different in their mode of operation. It"s the three Modalities Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable, that separates one from the other. Traits of the three separate zodiacs according to their Modalities are as follows:
Capricorn Earth: Capricorn is the Cardinal Earth sign. Capricorn initiates and has an impersonal determination to get things done. Its key concepts are self-control, caution, reserve and ambition. Capricorn is wise, patient, loyal and disciplined.
Taurus Earth: Taurus is the Fixed Earth sign. Taurus stabilizes and has a personal focus. Its key concepts are possessiveness, retentiveness, steadiness, pleasure and appreciation of physical sensations. Taurus is artistic, stable and trustworthy.
Virgo Earth: Virgo is the Mutable Earth Sign. Virgo seeks perfection and moves on when the time is right. Its key concepts are analysis, discrimination, helpfulness, humility and a need to serve. Virgo is meticulous, intelligent and modest.
Compatibility of Earth Signs
Earth sign compatibility is a complex thing. When it comes to love, the Earth signs have so much to give, yet do not need a whole lot in return. The zodiac signs that are the most harmonious with the Earth signs are other Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) and the Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces).