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Know Your Energy

The framework that saved my family

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Effie Forrest
May 07, 2026
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My chart consists primarily of Water and Earth signs. I have ZERO air signs in my chart. I run my life purely on vibes and intuition. I don’t care how much logical thinking you throw at me, if it feels off, I’m not buying it. My husband is primarily Earth-dominated and we tend to be heavily aligned on our gut-instincts (he has only one air sign in his entire chart!) but oh boy do I lose him at the feelings part of the equation. Finishing our trifecta is our son who is equally Earth and Air dominated. He runs mental circles around us. I have never met a more convincing person in my entire life. If you saw me losing the ice cream negotiation at the store yesterday, no you didn’t.

By studying one’s balance of energy, you begin to understand how they move through the world. You can see what you are lacking and how you might rely on the guidance of others to fill the gaps. You can better understand the people in your life and offer support towards their energy gaps. Most importantly, you can maintain harmony in relationships through deeper understanding.

When I need to unite my little family, I lean into the Earth-sign values of stability, shared-goals, and honesty. I know that I can bring empathy, emotion, and sensitivity to them when they need it. I know that my son will continue to bring profound ideas and perspective to our family. I am grateful to be able to open my eyes to our dynamic, I think it makes us a stronger unit.

Have a look at your loved one’s charts and find descriptions of the energies at play below! If you look up the charts here, you can find this little box that depicts the energy balance on the left hand side!

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