Parenting with the Elements
The lens of Astrology is vast. And an easy way to get some key insight into your child’s chart is to look at the elements. Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Each one rules 3 signs of the zodiac.
Where is there dominance or lack in your child’s chart? What does it mean? How does it manifest in behavior? How do you manage and nurture their elemental design?
This is what we can explore here together.
Where is there dominance or lack in your child’s chart? What does it mean? How does it manifest in behavior? How do you manage and nurture their elemental design?
This is what we can explore here together.
The Elements by Sign
Nurture the Nature of Fire -
When we think of Fire in nature we think of heat, warmth, light, and even danger. And just as in nature these characteristics through human expression translate similarly. A person or child with a strong dominance of Fire will be seen and experienced as pioneering, courageous, warm and friendly, passionate or hot tempered, highly spirited, creative, active and exciting, even confident, forceful, daring or adventurous. And all can be shown in various degrees of vitality and intensity.
Identifiers
When we think of Fire in nature we think of heat, warmth, light, and even danger. And just as in nature these characteristics through human expression translate similarly. A person or child with a strong dominance of Fire will be seen and experienced as pioneering, courageous, warm and friendly, passionate or hot tempered, highly spirited, creative, active and exciting, even confident, forceful, daring or adventurous. And all can be shown in various degrees of vitality and intensity.
Identifiers
- dynamic
- competitive
- strong speech and voices
- quick to emote
- ego-driven
- walk away and create safe spaces for self motivation, action and team building.
- take a deep breath, quit battling and regroup, allow for extra time to work through issues.
- agree to disagree, allowing room for everyone to express personal truths.
- keep things moving forward, but if needed go find a physical release and come back.
- motivate with compliments and big picture visions.
- encourage the drive, enthusiasm and persistence.
Nurture the Nature of Earth -
When we think of Earth in nature we think of trees, mountains,
Identifiers
When we think of Earth in nature we think of trees, mountains,
Identifiers
- critical
- exacting
- slow to rile/slow-burn
- practical
- orderly
- moderate the pace, slow down, create safe spaces for steady, calm, rational relating
- get it in writing, negotiate time frames for progress reports to determine improvements
- motivate with concrete incentives, make deals
- adjust your pace and expectations
- allow time for processing/changes
- physical connection as appropriate
- encourage and compliment the hard work being put in
Nurture the Nature of Air -
Identifiers
Air: fluctuating Ideas, Pace is quick and easily bored, fits and spurts of inspiration and work, adjust goals to allow to changeable energy levels, motivate with a new idea or a new puzzle, safe spaces for out-of-the-box-thinking, find the next challenge, understand that work will seem partly-done and get the ideas transcribed before moving on.
Identifiers
- negotiators
- know-it-alls
- quick thinkers/talkers
- talk with hands
- idealistic, out-of-the-box
- easily bored/tired/distracted
- weigh the pros & cons/use logic
- insist on space for everyone to speak
- keep up the pace
- offer new ideas or ask for them
- stay flexible
Air: fluctuating Ideas, Pace is quick and easily bored, fits and spurts of inspiration and work, adjust goals to allow to changeable energy levels, motivate with a new idea or a new puzzle, safe spaces for out-of-the-box-thinking, find the next challenge, understand that work will seem partly-done and get the ideas transcribed before moving on.
Nurture the Nature of Water -
Identifiers
Identifiers
- emotionally sensitive
- emotive vs. shut down
- avoidance
- gullible
- sacrificing
- holds wounds over time
- create safe home environments to allow for comfort and escape to heal wounds
- lead with a positive and applaud vulnerability
- acknowledge the emotion, show gratitude for sharing
- motivate with sensation, touch, hugs, hand holding
- allow space and time for reflection and adjustment
- offer outlets for creative expression and release of feelings