Each zodiac sign belongs to one of four elements: Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), and Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). Fire signs are passionate, Earth signs practical, Air signs intellectual, and Water signs emotional. Knowing your element helps understand your core nature and compatibility with others. A balanced natal chart typically has planets in all four elements, creating harmony between action, stability, thought, and feeling.