Air is the element of logic and intellect, and those with air personalities are often clear-headed thinkers and great problem-solvers. But they must take care that they don't leave emotions and feelings out of social or romantic equations, and to not forget that they too are emotional beings with emotional needs. They must also remember that their ability to think rationally doesn't mean that they're always completely free of bias, and that they can still be lacking in critical knowledge necessary to draw a correct conclusion.

• Associated gemstones include mica, opal, aventurine, fluorite, and topaz.
• Associated creatures include birds, bats, flying insects, sirens, and sylphs.
• Associated shape is the octahedron.
• Associated suits are swords in tarot and spades in a standard deck.

Aluminums are typically analytical and curious, and they're nearly always eager to explore, try, and learn new things. They tend to be quick thinkers, so they can easily think and make decisions on their feet. They love making themselves useful and are often eager to volunteer their help or suggestions. They'll usually pour their hearts and souls into whatever they do because they want to leave a good impression.

On the downside, aluminums can also be a bit shortsighted. They might be good at thinking quickly, but it doesn't mean they've thought it through. Thus their hastily-devised plans and schemes can land them in hot water. Their eagerness to impress can make them annoyingly ingratiating, and sometimes they get so carried away in talking about their ideas and opinions that they don't notice they've drowned everyone else out. Sometimes they get so wrapped up in something that catches their interest that they forget that other people have wants and needs, too; or their fascination with the subject overrides their sense of tact and they end up saying something a bit insensitive. ("You have a toenail fungus? What species is it? Can I see?")

You're a sensitive, methodical person who is slow to warm up to others. You like to spend a lot of time alone and prefer having a select few friends.