We are all composed of four elements: fire, earth, air and water. Fire represents our desire and our passionate side; earth our rational side; air the energy of our thoughts; and water the energy of our feelings. Some of us are a little fierier by birth, while others are earthier. This doesn’t mean that we are representative of only one element: it just indicates that this element is more strongly expressed in us. And at various stages in our life we may take on or need more of one element over another – to restore the balance of energy of all four elements within us.