Water is accentuated in childhood, fire is strongest in adolescence. The air element increases with age, and earth strengthens with maturity. Let's look at these groupings in more depth. This information is given for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe actual medical conditions. Herbs, flower essences, homeopathic remedies, and cell salts should never be used as a substitute for competent medical attention when a disease condition is present, so be sure to consult a qualified health care practitioner with any persistent health concerns.
Fire rules the function of internal combustion, or digestion, in the body.
Fire is needed to burn up and absorb foods cleanly and efficiently. Fire signs have the ability to burn off viruses and fight diseases more aggressively than any of the other signs. The extremely high temperatures and sudden acute inflammations which are natural for a fire sign can be terrifying without the knowledge that this is quite the norm for this constitution. The fire element is strongest from puberty to middle age, in the summer, and daily at noon. These folks have good recuperative abilities, with ailments that are extreme and short-lived.