The 5 Elements

Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth

Ether

Ether is the space beyond our atmosphere. It is the thing that holds our solar system, galaxy, and universe.

In Ayurveda, Vata (Vayu) dosha is comprised of ether and air.

Other words for Ether:

Quintessence

Aether

Air

Air is the breath of life, what we breathe and expel with every inhalation and exhalation. It is the prana or life force that is shared by all beings.

In Ayurveda, Vata (Vayu) dosha is comprised of air and ether.

Other words for Air:

Prana

Life force

Vayu

Air Signs:

Aquarius

Gemini

Libra

Water

Water is the liquid that nourishes life and purifies our bodies. Humans are comprised primarily of water.

In Ayurveda, Pitta dosha is comprised of water and fire, while Kapha dosha is comprised of water and earth.

Other words for Water:

Jala

Water Signs:

Pisces

Cancer

Scorpio

Fire

The mysterious element of fire is hot, dry, and elusively powerful.

In Ayurveda, Pitta dosha is comprised of Fire and Water.

Other words for Fire:

Agni

Tejas

Fire Signs:

Aries

Leo

Sagittarius

Earth

Earth is densest, most manifested form of matter.

In Ayurveda, Kapha dosha is comprised of earth and water.

Other words for Earth:

Gaia

Terra

Bhumi

Prithvi

Fire Signs:

Taurus

Virgo

Capricorn