Melancholy is a deep feeling of sadness and solitude that can affect any of us. This mysterious emotion often seems intimately linked to our personality, as if it was an integral part of our very essence.
Some people seem more predisposed than others to sink into this uncontrollable languor, to the point of giving the impression that a veil constantly covers their heart. It is not uncommon for these characteristics to be related to the signs of the zodiac, ancestral symbols evoking our most marked personality traits. In this article, let’s delve into this mystical world to try to answer this question: is there a link between our astrological sign and our propensity to experience melancholy?
The Development of Melancholy According to Astrological Tradition
In ancient Greco-Roman philosophy, melancholy was considered to be caused by an excess of “black bile”, one of the four bodily humors that govern the psychological and physical balance. Thus, those with more black bile were likely to develop a natural tendency towards melancholy, particularly associated with creativity and introspection.
According to some astrology experts, the relationship between the zodiac signs and melancholy should be sought in this notion of balance of bodily humors. Each astrological sign is associated with an element (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) and these elements are themselves linked to the four humors.
Astral Symphony: The Interaction of Elements
- The Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) are associated with yellow bile, which embodies vital energy and combativeness. Their passionate and dynamic nature often makes them less prone to wallowing in melancholy.
- The Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) are associated with calmness, characterizing stability, patience, and endurance. Their tendency to remain rational and grounded in reality can help them to keep at a distance from melancholy.
- Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) are associated with the humor of blood, symbolizing exchange, lightness, and communication. Their ability to adapt and their curiosity about the world can make them less prone to melancholy.
- Finally, the Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) are closely linked to black bile, embodying sensitivity, emotional depth, and intuition. Therefore, these signs are most likely to be prone to melancholy.
Melancholy, introspection and vulnerability: Water signs facing the challenge of their emotions
The emotionally intense nature of Water signs makes them sensitive to fluctuations in their environment and their relationships. They can sometimes be overwhelmed by a sense of anxiety or sadness without an apparent cause, leading to a persistent melancholy that seems impossible to combat.
Cancer: Between Nostalgia and Comfort-Seeking
The Cancer is a sign intimately linked to its memories and its inner home. Its need for emotional security can be a weak point when it feels destabilized or threatened, leading it to withdraw into itself and to cultivate a certain tendency towards sadness, sometimes tinged with nostalgia.
Scorpio: Uncontrolled Emotional Intensity
The Scorpion is known for its ability to feel emotions with an uncommon depth and intensity. This extreme susceptibility can sometimes plunge it into a world where pain, bitterness and sorrow reign, arousing in him a latent melancholy that he struggles to overcome.
The Fish: Empathy as a source of discomfort
The sign of the Pisces is deeply altruistic, empathetic and sensitive to the energies around it. Its ability to feel the suffering of others can make it vulnerable and permeable to negative emotions, thus exposing it to the risks of plunging into melancholy.
Astral balance to prevent and overcome melancholy
Although some people are more prone to melancholy due to their zodiac sign, it is essential to seek a harmonization of our inner elements to promote our psychological and emotional well-being. Establishing a dialogue with our astrological essence can help us understand and apprehend the dark aspects of our personality.
Whether it’s practicing meditation, consulting an astrology expert, or simply developing our relationships with people who have signs complementary to ours, there are several methods that can help us maintain emotional stability and protect ourselves against the torments of melancholy.