To learn more about people under this passionate, creative, and energetic element, here’s everything you need to know about the Fire signs.
What does it mean to have a dominant Fire chart?
For those with the majority of their planets in Fire signs, the qualities of this element make up the majority of who they are. The four elements are further divided into yin and yang or positive and negative polarities (also referred to as masculine and feminine, but it actually has nothing to do with gender). Yin signs are receptive, and Yang signs are active. “The yin signs are all the Earth and Water signs, and they are receiving, processing, and responding to the environment,” professional astrologer Taryn Bond previously said to Elite Daily. “Air and Fire are agency actions. They are bringing something new, bringing an idea into the world – something to be received.”
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A dominant Fire chart indicates a person who is action-oriented and future-focused. These individuals tend to be direct and creative. “It’s a very life-giving energy,” Witt said to Elite Daily. “This element is associated with your first impulse, so I think people who dominate Fire are very impulsive in how they approach things,” she continues. They usually want to be the first to do something.
Fire people are not really the type to ruminate over a decision. “This is the kind of person you know right off the bat is going to act on impulse,” says Mesa. They can be easily triggered and may have a fiery temperament. But they also get excited about things, and their joy is contagious.
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Fire is associated with identity, the self, and how you express yourself directly and show up in the world, according to Witt. “People with a dominant Fire presence tend to have a strong sense of identity and self, and they need to express themselves, usually through some form of art or leadership,” Witt says. They are determined individuals with a need to lead and be courageous. They take risks, are pioneers, and can be competitive. “They feel almost like a hero in their lives,” Witt continues. “They need to be the main character.”
What are the Fire signs?
Aries: The Initiator, The Fighter, The Entrepreneur
Aries initiates the entire zodiac cycle, and that alone should say a lot about this cardinal zodiac sign. They are the definition of initiators. “Aries is literally the act of striking a match and lighting a candle,” Witt says, “because Aries is the first spark of fire.” Or think of Aries as a ball of fiery energy pushing everything forward. Aries doesn’t wait for anyone to follow their call and marches to the beat of their own drum.
Ruled by Mars – the planet of combat and aggression – this zodiac sign means business when it has its sights set on something. If you were born with Aries placements, you are someone who follows your instincts, doesn’t let anything get in the way of what you desire, and rarely questions yourself.
Leo: The Creative, The Romantic, The Hero
Only one zodiac sign is ruled by the Sun, and coincidentally, it’s Leo. Is there any celestial body that attracts more attention than the Sun? Leo is equally glamorous and noticeable. Leo has no problem having all eyes on them because this fixed Fire sign displays its creative energy for the whole world to see. “Leo is the bonfire that everyone feeds off and is also attracted [to] and fascinated by,” Witt says. It’s fixed fire: it doesn’t come to you, but people naturally gather around it – and if you know any Leos, you know they can’t help but garner an audience.
Of all the Fire signs, Leo tends to have the most romantic and artistic perspective on life. Leo is ruled by the heart and represented by the lion. They are fiercely loving and loyal and exude an energy of royalty. They hold onto their ideals and radiate their values wherever they go. If you were born with Leo placements, you are the star of your own show.
Sagittarius: The Philosopher, The Adventurer, The Seeker
Sagittarius is the mutable Fire sign, and their passion for life often changes shape and adapts to new forms. Ruled by Jupiter, Sagittarius yearns for something greater than life, something grand and expansive. Think of Sagittarius as a spark catching fire as the wind carries them away or a spreading wildfire. “It’s spreading everywhere and is kind of uncontrollable,” Witt says. “Or [it’s] like a torch that’s being passed.”
Wherever the adventure is, Sagittarius is already on its way. The best way of life for this zodiac sign is to accumulate as much experience as possible. If you were born with Sagittarius placements, you likely spend most of your time daydreaming about visiting every country in the world and tasting all the cuisines available to you. You always want to expand your worldview.