Many of you would be surprised to learn that the elements that dominate your body contribute to your habits and traits including your personality. In Ayurveda, it is believed that everything in nature is made of 5 basic elements. These elements are Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. We have all 5 elements in varying degrees within us. The amount or percentage of the element determines many things about us and includes our personalities. So what does your element say about your personality? Let’s have look.
Those who are dominated by Ether/Air or the Vata dosha generally have these characteristics when it comes to their personality:
❦ Very Creative
❦ Love Excitement
❦ Very Friendly and Sociable
❦ Have Many Friends
❦ Fast Talker
❦ Fast Walker
❦ A Bit Scattered
❦ Loves to Travel
❦ Loves Warm Tropical Places
Those who are dominated by the Fire/Water elements or the Pitta dosha generally have these characteristics when it comes to their personality:
❦ Workaholics
❦ Very Focused
❦ Likes to Set and Meet Goals
❦ Wants to be the Owner or CEO of Company
❦ Great Thinkers
❦ A Bit of a Loaner
❦ Prefers Work to Socializing
❦ Loves a Challenge
❦ Intense
❦ Can get Angry and Explode
❦ Direct with Words
❦ Prefers to Holiday near water or where the temperature is cooler
Those who are dominated by Water/Earth elements or the Kapha dosha generally have these characteristics when it comes to their personality:
❦ Unconditionally Loving and Caring
❦ Never Moves far from Home
❦ Loves to Visit close Friends and Family
❦ Will not go on Holiday unless Persuaded by Family
❦ Will give Directions using Restaurants
❦ Accumulates Many Things
❦ Will Not Give Up Childhood Items
❦ Stubborn
❦ Slow Talker
❦ Slow Thinker (takes time to make decision)
If you have characteristics in more than one category then you probably have more than one dominate dosha. This is normal as most of us function from a couple doshas that makes our preferences fluctuate depending on many factors. But never underestimate the elements and the roll they play in your life for they can tell you more about yourself and how to help yourself than anything or anyone else can.
