How Air Signs Can Develop Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is the capacity to decipher meaning and effectively navigate from emotional experience. When lacking in emotional intelligence, air signs likely veer too far in the realm of intellectual processing. This can disrupt personal relationships. When thinking about emotional intelligence, it’s often beneficial to look at both Sun and Moon placements, as Sun sign relates to external presentation whereas Moon sign relates to inner intimate world and triggers.
Gemini
Slow down to keep your heart open.
Being the most communicative sign, Gemini, you quickly translate matters of the heart into verbal expression. As an air sign, over-analyzing and over-processing are potential tendencies of yours. Others may not be able to follow the speed at which you change directions, leading to a sense of feeling misunderstood or overlooked in conversation. This can cause you emotional distress, further activating tendencies to over-intellectualize. Through learning the art of slowing down, you tap into both heart and mind to decode messages with deeper meaning.
Libra
Mirror intimacy back onto yourself.
Adaptable and open, Libra, you readily welcome whatever state others come to you in. This ability to see all sides of the equation may lead you to disvalue or become unaware of your own. You deeply value relationships, and emotional intelligence is grown as you allow yourself to be an equal partner in the matter. When in the presence of another, take a moment to mirror intimacy back onto yourself. How do they feel? How do you feel? What do they need? What do you need? What do they value? What do you value? As you learn to add weight onto your personal experience, you reach a sense of clarity allowing you to show up more fully as the leader that you are.
Aquarius
Streamline your focus.
Electric and eccentric, Aquarius, you feel emotions quickly and briefly. Letting go seems like the only option. Although this letting go typically is beneficial for your individual process, it may make others feel emotionally distant from you. You see universal lessons quite effortlessly, but this can lead you to forget the weight of individual experience. Learn to narrow your focus from humanity to “human standing in front of me” when others are sharing their vulnerabilities, and watch your relationships transform.