Air is one of the four elements of the Zodiac, as well as one of the elements of the four Hogwarts Houses. It is the only element we can't see, and yet it can be trapped. Air really doesn't like to be trapped and, when it is, it will find a way to escape, or become stale, or, if kept under pressure, leave with great force when finally released. Individuals born under air signs value their freedom above almost everything else.
Like air itself, these people can be unpredictable and even eccentric and “airy” at times, going from a gentle breeze one moment to a harsh wind the next. They tend to be lost in thought and to live with their heads in the clouds, excelling in abstract reasoning, analyzing and synthesizing information, going where no other element can even dream of going. They can be very aloof and detached at times, and tend to not be particularly emotional, but they are naturally curious about people, good listeners, good communicators, and have a strong perception into problems as well.
In the world of Harry Potter, air is represented by Ravenclaw House. In Astrology, the air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Ravenclaws are known for their wit, wisdom, intelligence, and ready mind. Ravenclaw is connected with air, and air is connected with the mind and with thought, which is a perfect fit for the members of this House. Fresh air stimulates the mind as well. The House mascot, the Eagle, is considered to be very intelligent and able to soar to great heights in order to view the world, enabling it to spot its prey. The Ravenclaw Common Room is located in one of the towers in the castle, which is very fitting. Imagine being high in the clouds, gorgeous views, and the ceiling painted to match the night sky! One of their colors is blue, which represents the sky as well. Bronze? I can't explain it, which is fitting, I think. Ravenclaw is connected to air, and air can be a bit unpredictable.
Gemini, the Twins Symbol: ♊ Dates: May 20th – June 20th
Quality: Mutable Basic Trait: I Think
Witty, entertaining, and intelligent are three traits which characterize the typical Gemini. They are naturally curious about everything, are good listeners, and very good conversationalists. They are often a master at quick responses, hilarious retorts, and mimicry. They prefer not to take life too seriously or allow anything to place a damper on their positive energy. They enjoy a very spontaneous and youthful mindset. Life is seldom dull around a Gemini!
The Gemini individual prefers intellectual knowledge and usually appears detached from their emotions. Many individuals learn a little about many things but seldom learn anything in depth about a couple of things, so their while their knowledge can be wide and varied, it tends to be surface level. Often Geminis are seen as superficial chameleons, blending in with their environments rather than struggling with them or examining themselves and creating their own identity. At times they can be fickle and devious.
Gemini is represented by the Twins and unexpectedly you may meet the other side of the Gemini individual, one who can be rather serious. If the individual ever finds himself in a situation where he is forced to struggle rather than to coast, he may feel very uncertain of himself and withdraw from other people, focus on himself, and become rather irritable.
Positive traits: Intelligent, Charming, Curious, Adaptable, Witty
Negative traits: Superficial, Fickle, Naïve, Impatient
Characters from the Harry Potter series known to have been born under the sign of Gemini:
Draco Malfoy - June 5th
Does it surprise you that Draco Malfoy is a Gemini? Draco definitely sounds like the son of two pure blood wizarding families who are proud of their heritage. While he never actually says, “My father will hear about this!” he does mention his father no less than 11 times throughout the first 6 books. Draco has been raised the only son of a family with very fixed, rigid beliefs which they have passed on to their son, and he has adopted with no questions asked. He arrived at Hogwarts expecting to receive the most attention, to be the one with the highest marks and to be the top point earner in the House with the most points. Instead, Harry got the most attention, Hermione earned the top marks (Draco was second), and for the first time in years Slytherin came in second to Gryffindor. None of this caused Draco to stop and consider his actions and he continued to follow the status quo set by his parents and the friends he had chosen in Slytherin, many of whom he had most likely grown up with as well, since they were probably the offspring of his father's Death Eater cronies.
Although his humor could be cruel at times, he did have some really funny remarks: “Well, I can certainly see why we're trying to keep them alive”, said Malfoy sarcastically. “Who wouldn't want pets that can burn, sting and bite all at once?” Goblet of Fire, chapter 13. He was very intelligent, earning top marks. While Harry spent lots of time in detention, most likely due to his Gryffindor daring, cunning Draco was seldom caught by any professor and usually stayed out of trouble. Until his father was arrested and placed in Azkaban, Draco never seemed particularly emotional over any issue and nothing seemed to have much effect on him at all. He lived on the surface and never truly gave anything much thought.
Once Lucius Malfoy is sent to Azkaban and Draco is given the task to murder Albus Dumbledore, we see the other side of Gemini. He withdrew, his grades suffered, and he became very irritable. Gemini individuals live in their heads and aren't typically killers. It's normally not in their nature. Draco had the intelligence but not the will behind it. He made some half-hearted attempts which harmed others but not the intended target. When he did fix the vanishing cabinet, and the Death Eaters and Greyback cornered Dumbledore, Draco still could not murder the Headmaster. Later on, he could not betray Harry in Malfoy Manor. He also didn't fight during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Once he left school and inherited Malfoy Manor, according to J.K. Rowling on Pottermore, “His hobbies — which included keeping the family's old collection of Dark artefacts (which he did not use and kept in glass cases), and studying alchemical manuscripts — are indications of his dual nature, and hint at a desire for something more than wealth.”
Draco never changed, not really, but he did raise his son with the concept that there may be more in the world than life inside Malfoy Manor.
Libra, the Scales Symbol: ♎ Dates: September 22nd – October 23rd
Quality: Cardinal Basic Trait: I Balance
“Justice for all!” would make an excellent motto for the typical Libra. They believe most strongly in equal rights for all humans and have a tremendous dislike of injustice and pettiness. While this trait seems to run very strongly in the individuals born under this sign, and if you watch their behavior, it will show itself, but it doesn't always show itself in the same manner. Some Libras, once they spot an injustice, will be the very first to march to the head of the crowd and to protest loudly, making an impassioned plea for the downtrodden. If their arguments are not successful and war is necessary, then battle it is. Libras also enjoy diplomacy and peace, so you will often see other Libras remain in the middle and do their absolute best to see both sides of the issue, working with both sides to come to an agreement. If an agreement does not happen, and Libra believes that war is justified, however, they will usually choose to fight. Once they make a decision, they seldom change their minds. Most Libras are very intelligent and usually come to the best decision.
Libras are one of the most well-liked of all of the signs. Not only do they go out of their way to understand all sides of an issue, they enjoy co-operation, peace, harmony, beauty, and everything lovely. At times, they can appear a bit indecisive and wishy-washy, and they do love a good debate. They tend to not make fast decisions, so if you ever need a quick answer, a Libra is probably not your best bet. Like all Air signs, they prefer to live in their heads and can be slow to take action. They enjoy thinking and daydreaming and don't always spend enough time putting their ideas into action.
Positive Traits: Fair-minded, Diplomatic, Peaceful, Harmonious
Negative Traits: Indecisive, Hesitant, Argumentative
Characters from the Harry Potter series known to have been born under the sign of Libra:
Filius Flitwick – October 17th, Garrick Ollivander – September 25th, Minerva McGonagall – October 4th and Quirinus Quirrell – September 26th
Quick question: Now many students or professors are you aware of who did not like Professor Flitwick?
Second question: Name a Death Eater Flitwick defeated during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Allow me to answer the second question first. Flitwick, who was a Dueling Champion, defeated Antonin Dolohov. Yes, Dolohov – the very Death Eater who murdered Remus Lupin earlier that evening. You knew that, right?
Filius Flitwick was very well liked and respected by the students. He was often known to praise them, and he allowed them to relax and play games before the holidays. I'm not aware of any instances where Draco Malfoy once mentioned his name with any distaste, and due to his small stature, I doubt he was a pureblood! The professors never complained about him, either. When Umbridge made her appearance and inspected her class, remember how the Weasley twins said Flitwick treated her? "Umbridge just lurked in the corner making notes on a clipboard. You know what Flitwick's like, he treated her like a guest, didn't seem to bother him at all." Flitwick seems to be a classic Libra: one who believes in fairness, but who takes his time in sizing up situations before taking sides. Umbridge, for her part, considered Flitwick a competent teacher, despite his dwarfish stature. Apparently, he was competent, since his students passed their O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s with the same success as the other professors' classes. Flitwick preferred peace and harmony, and, in fact, did not even join The Order of the Phoenix, but he knew there were times when he had to fight for what was right, and once he made a decision and his internal debate was over, the man was deadly, no doubt about it. He made it very clear to Dolores Umbridge he did not like her. Remember in Order of the Phoenix when she vanished the Weasley's fireworks from his office, he told her he had the ability to vanish them himself but he didn't know if he had the “authority” and then slammed the door in her face? Remember in Deathly Hallows when he, Sprout, and McGonagall were dueling Snape? Flitwick told him, “No! You'll do no more murder at Hogwarts!” Flitwick defended the castle and fought in the battle. He was seen fighting Yaxley when Voldemort called a ceasefire in the battle, and he, dueling alone, defeated Dolohov.
My guess is that, after the war, he continued teaching Charms at Hogwarts, all the students liked him, no one remembered what he did, and that's just the way he liked it. Peaceful, quiet, and harmonious.
Aquarius, the Water Bearer Symbol: ♒ Dates: January 19th – February 18th
Quality: Fixed Basic Trait: I Know
Originality, thy name is Aquarius! People born under this sign tend to have a strong unconventional side. Some Aquarius enjoy being odd simply because they like shocking people, but most simply are strange. It isn't unusual for them to experience someone staring at them from time to time. They know they're different, and most of them also have the ability to detach themselves and become quite distant from their environments and the people around them, staring off into space. This makes an excellent protective mechanism. They learn to build really high walls and become very selective about whom they allow to breach those walls, displaying a very unemotional front. Once Aquarius has decided that you are their friend friend, they are very loyal and completely trustworthy. They will go out of their way to never fail you and once they give their word they won't go back on it, unless something very dire occurs and they are convinced they have no choice.
Aquarius are natural humanitarians. They often chose activities which serve others and make the world a better place. By nature they are friendly, sociable and cheerful, but occasionally they tend to withdraw from the world for brief periods. They can often be inquisitive as well as intuitive about others, and can be brutally honest about what they observe. They are very independent and freedom-loving.
For the most part, Aquarius displays a very strong nonjudgmental attitude about others and prefers to “live and let live.” On the flip side, however, Aquarius has a dogmatic side which, at its worst, can make them appear conceited. If they have formed an opinion about a person or a topic, and are completely convinced they are correct, they can be very firm in defending their beliefs. And while Aquarius often adapts well to huge changes, they can be very stubborn when it comes to making small changes.
Positive Traits: Humanitarian, Original, Independent, Loyal
Negative Traits: Detached, Stubborn, Opinionated
Characters from the Harry Potter series known to have been born under the sign of Aquarius:
Arthur Weasley - February 6th, Gilderoy Lockhart - January 26th, Lily Evans Potter - January 30th and Luna Lovegood - February 13th
Originality, thy name is Luna Lovegood! A necklace of butterbeer caps? Reading newspapers upside down? Belief in Loser's Lurgy and the Rotfang Conspiracy? Luna was stared at quite a lot. She was teased. Her peers went so far as to actually steal her belongings from her. She often walked around with a detached and dreamy expression, as if she didn't have a care in the world. Interestingly, though, while she was often the butt of jokes, Luna herself wasn't known to be judgmental. Despite having many odd beliefs, she often had good insight into how someone was feeling at any given moment and was very accepting of people. Remember after the Battle, she recognized Harry probably wanted to be alone, so she created a diversion so he could sneak out of the castle?
Luna seemed to have difficulty making friends, but once she had made a friend who she valued, her loyalty was unshakeable. She and The Quibbler never stopped supporting Harry, never caring when the Ministry of Magic outlawed him. She chose to serve in Dumbledore's Army and to battle against Voldemort. She accompanied Harry to the Ministry to save Sirius. She, Ginny, and Neville broke into Snape's office to steal the Sword of Gryffindor. She fought during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Despite being her usual dreamy, detached self, Luna's dogmatic side would show itself whenever someone attacked her father or his magazine. Remember when Hermione called The Quibbler “rubbish?” Luna's voice turned really icy. She didn't appreciate that one bit!
She also tended to be brutally honest. Remember in Order of the Phoenix when Ron, Harry, Hermione and Ginny were discussing the new Prefects and Padma Patil's name was brought up? Just out of the blue, Luna told Ron, “You went to the Yule Ball with Padma Patil,. She didn’t enjoy it very much. She doesn’t think you treated her very well, because you wouldn’t dance with her.” That's Aquarius!
Like air itself, these people can be unpredictable and even eccentric and “airy” at times, going from a gentle breeze one moment to a harsh wind the next. They tend to be lost in thought and to live with their heads in the clouds, excelling in abstract reasoning, analyzing and synthesizing information, going where no other element can even dream of going. They can be very aloof and detached at times, and tend to not be particularly emotional, but they are naturally curious about people, good listeners, good communicators, and have a strong perception into problems as well.
In the world of Harry Potter, air is represented by Ravenclaw House. In Astrology, the air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Ravenclaws are known for their wit, wisdom, intelligence, and ready mind. Ravenclaw is connected with air, and air is connected with the mind and with thought, which is a perfect fit for the members of this House. Fresh air stimulates the mind as well. The House mascot, the Eagle, is considered to be very intelligent and able to soar to great heights in order to view the world, enabling it to spot its prey. The Ravenclaw Common Room is located in one of the towers in the castle, which is very fitting. Imagine being high in the clouds, gorgeous views, and the ceiling painted to match the night sky! One of their colors is blue, which represents the sky as well. Bronze? I can't explain it, which is fitting, I think. Ravenclaw is connected to air, and air can be a bit unpredictable.
Gemini, the Twins Symbol: ♊ Dates: May 20th – June 20th
Quality: Mutable Basic Trait: I Think
Witty, entertaining, and intelligent are three traits which characterize the typical Gemini. They are naturally curious about everything, are good listeners, and very good conversationalists. They are often a master at quick responses, hilarious retorts, and mimicry. They prefer not to take life too seriously or allow anything to place a damper on their positive energy. They enjoy a very spontaneous and youthful mindset. Life is seldom dull around a Gemini!
The Gemini individual prefers intellectual knowledge and usually appears detached from their emotions. Many individuals learn a little about many things but seldom learn anything in depth about a couple of things, so their while their knowledge can be wide and varied, it tends to be surface level. Often Geminis are seen as superficial chameleons, blending in with their environments rather than struggling with them or examining themselves and creating their own identity. At times they can be fickle and devious.
Gemini is represented by the Twins and unexpectedly you may meet the other side of the Gemini individual, one who can be rather serious. If the individual ever finds himself in a situation where he is forced to struggle rather than to coast, he may feel very uncertain of himself and withdraw from other people, focus on himself, and become rather irritable.
Positive traits: Intelligent, Charming, Curious, Adaptable, Witty
Negative traits: Superficial, Fickle, Naïve, Impatient
Characters from the Harry Potter series known to have been born under the sign of Gemini:
Draco Malfoy - June 5th
Does it surprise you that Draco Malfoy is a Gemini? Draco definitely sounds like the son of two pure blood wizarding families who are proud of their heritage. While he never actually says, “My father will hear about this!” he does mention his father no less than 11 times throughout the first 6 books. Draco has been raised the only son of a family with very fixed, rigid beliefs which they have passed on to their son, and he has adopted with no questions asked. He arrived at Hogwarts expecting to receive the most attention, to be the one with the highest marks and to be the top point earner in the House with the most points. Instead, Harry got the most attention, Hermione earned the top marks (Draco was second), and for the first time in years Slytherin came in second to Gryffindor. None of this caused Draco to stop and consider his actions and he continued to follow the status quo set by his parents and the friends he had chosen in Slytherin, many of whom he had most likely grown up with as well, since they were probably the offspring of his father's Death Eater cronies.
Although his humor could be cruel at times, he did have some really funny remarks: “Well, I can certainly see why we're trying to keep them alive”, said Malfoy sarcastically. “Who wouldn't want pets that can burn, sting and bite all at once?” Goblet of Fire, chapter 13. He was very intelligent, earning top marks. While Harry spent lots of time in detention, most likely due to his Gryffindor daring, cunning Draco was seldom caught by any professor and usually stayed out of trouble. Until his father was arrested and placed in Azkaban, Draco never seemed particularly emotional over any issue and nothing seemed to have much effect on him at all. He lived on the surface and never truly gave anything much thought.
Once Lucius Malfoy is sent to Azkaban and Draco is given the task to murder Albus Dumbledore, we see the other side of Gemini. He withdrew, his grades suffered, and he became very irritable. Gemini individuals live in their heads and aren't typically killers. It's normally not in their nature. Draco had the intelligence but not the will behind it. He made some half-hearted attempts which harmed others but not the intended target. When he did fix the vanishing cabinet, and the Death Eaters and Greyback cornered Dumbledore, Draco still could not murder the Headmaster. Later on, he could not betray Harry in Malfoy Manor. He also didn't fight during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Once he left school and inherited Malfoy Manor, according to J.K. Rowling on Pottermore, “His hobbies — which included keeping the family's old collection of Dark artefacts (which he did not use and kept in glass cases), and studying alchemical manuscripts — are indications of his dual nature, and hint at a desire for something more than wealth.”
Draco never changed, not really, but he did raise his son with the concept that there may be more in the world than life inside Malfoy Manor.
Libra, the Scales Symbol: ♎ Dates: September 22nd – October 23rd
Quality: Cardinal Basic Trait: I Balance
“Justice for all!” would make an excellent motto for the typical Libra. They believe most strongly in equal rights for all humans and have a tremendous dislike of injustice and pettiness. While this trait seems to run very strongly in the individuals born under this sign, and if you watch their behavior, it will show itself, but it doesn't always show itself in the same manner. Some Libras, once they spot an injustice, will be the very first to march to the head of the crowd and to protest loudly, making an impassioned plea for the downtrodden. If their arguments are not successful and war is necessary, then battle it is. Libras also enjoy diplomacy and peace, so you will often see other Libras remain in the middle and do their absolute best to see both sides of the issue, working with both sides to come to an agreement. If an agreement does not happen, and Libra believes that war is justified, however, they will usually choose to fight. Once they make a decision, they seldom change their minds. Most Libras are very intelligent and usually come to the best decision.
Libras are one of the most well-liked of all of the signs. Not only do they go out of their way to understand all sides of an issue, they enjoy co-operation, peace, harmony, beauty, and everything lovely. At times, they can appear a bit indecisive and wishy-washy, and they do love a good debate. They tend to not make fast decisions, so if you ever need a quick answer, a Libra is probably not your best bet. Like all Air signs, they prefer to live in their heads and can be slow to take action. They enjoy thinking and daydreaming and don't always spend enough time putting their ideas into action.
Positive Traits: Fair-minded, Diplomatic, Peaceful, Harmonious
Negative Traits: Indecisive, Hesitant, Argumentative
Characters from the Harry Potter series known to have been born under the sign of Libra:
Filius Flitwick – October 17th, Garrick Ollivander – September 25th, Minerva McGonagall – October 4th and Quirinus Quirrell – September 26th
Quick question: Now many students or professors are you aware of who did not like Professor Flitwick?
Second question: Name a Death Eater Flitwick defeated during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Allow me to answer the second question first. Flitwick, who was a Dueling Champion, defeated Antonin Dolohov. Yes, Dolohov – the very Death Eater who murdered Remus Lupin earlier that evening. You knew that, right?
Filius Flitwick was very well liked and respected by the students. He was often known to praise them, and he allowed them to relax and play games before the holidays. I'm not aware of any instances where Draco Malfoy once mentioned his name with any distaste, and due to his small stature, I doubt he was a pureblood! The professors never complained about him, either. When Umbridge made her appearance and inspected her class, remember how the Weasley twins said Flitwick treated her? "Umbridge just lurked in the corner making notes on a clipboard. You know what Flitwick's like, he treated her like a guest, didn't seem to bother him at all." Flitwick seems to be a classic Libra: one who believes in fairness, but who takes his time in sizing up situations before taking sides. Umbridge, for her part, considered Flitwick a competent teacher, despite his dwarfish stature. Apparently, he was competent, since his students passed their O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s with the same success as the other professors' classes. Flitwick preferred peace and harmony, and, in fact, did not even join The Order of the Phoenix, but he knew there were times when he had to fight for what was right, and once he made a decision and his internal debate was over, the man was deadly, no doubt about it. He made it very clear to Dolores Umbridge he did not like her. Remember in Order of the Phoenix when she vanished the Weasley's fireworks from his office, he told her he had the ability to vanish them himself but he didn't know if he had the “authority” and then slammed the door in her face? Remember in Deathly Hallows when he, Sprout, and McGonagall were dueling Snape? Flitwick told him, “No! You'll do no more murder at Hogwarts!” Flitwick defended the castle and fought in the battle. He was seen fighting Yaxley when Voldemort called a ceasefire in the battle, and he, dueling alone, defeated Dolohov.
My guess is that, after the war, he continued teaching Charms at Hogwarts, all the students liked him, no one remembered what he did, and that's just the way he liked it. Peaceful, quiet, and harmonious.
Aquarius, the Water Bearer Symbol: ♒ Dates: January 19th – February 18th
Quality: Fixed Basic Trait: I Know
Originality, thy name is Aquarius! People born under this sign tend to have a strong unconventional side. Some Aquarius enjoy being odd simply because they like shocking people, but most simply are strange. It isn't unusual for them to experience someone staring at them from time to time. They know they're different, and most of them also have the ability to detach themselves and become quite distant from their environments and the people around them, staring off into space. This makes an excellent protective mechanism. They learn to build really high walls and become very selective about whom they allow to breach those walls, displaying a very unemotional front. Once Aquarius has decided that you are their friend friend, they are very loyal and completely trustworthy. They will go out of their way to never fail you and once they give their word they won't go back on it, unless something very dire occurs and they are convinced they have no choice.
Aquarius are natural humanitarians. They often chose activities which serve others and make the world a better place. By nature they are friendly, sociable and cheerful, but occasionally they tend to withdraw from the world for brief periods. They can often be inquisitive as well as intuitive about others, and can be brutally honest about what they observe. They are very independent and freedom-loving.
For the most part, Aquarius displays a very strong nonjudgmental attitude about others and prefers to “live and let live.” On the flip side, however, Aquarius has a dogmatic side which, at its worst, can make them appear conceited. If they have formed an opinion about a person or a topic, and are completely convinced they are correct, they can be very firm in defending their beliefs. And while Aquarius often adapts well to huge changes, they can be very stubborn when it comes to making small changes.
Positive Traits: Humanitarian, Original, Independent, Loyal
Negative Traits: Detached, Stubborn, Opinionated
Characters from the Harry Potter series known to have been born under the sign of Aquarius:
Arthur Weasley - February 6th, Gilderoy Lockhart - January 26th, Lily Evans Potter - January 30th and Luna Lovegood - February 13th
Originality, thy name is Luna Lovegood! A necklace of butterbeer caps? Reading newspapers upside down? Belief in Loser's Lurgy and the Rotfang Conspiracy? Luna was stared at quite a lot. She was teased. Her peers went so far as to actually steal her belongings from her. She often walked around with a detached and dreamy expression, as if she didn't have a care in the world. Interestingly, though, while she was often the butt of jokes, Luna herself wasn't known to be judgmental. Despite having many odd beliefs, she often had good insight into how someone was feeling at any given moment and was very accepting of people. Remember after the Battle, she recognized Harry probably wanted to be alone, so she created a diversion so he could sneak out of the castle?
Luna seemed to have difficulty making friends, but once she had made a friend who she valued, her loyalty was unshakeable. She and The Quibbler never stopped supporting Harry, never caring when the Ministry of Magic outlawed him. She chose to serve in Dumbledore's Army and to battle against Voldemort. She accompanied Harry to the Ministry to save Sirius. She, Ginny, and Neville broke into Snape's office to steal the Sword of Gryffindor. She fought during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Despite being her usual dreamy, detached self, Luna's dogmatic side would show itself whenever someone attacked her father or his magazine. Remember when Hermione called The Quibbler “rubbish?” Luna's voice turned really icy. She didn't appreciate that one bit!
She also tended to be brutally honest. Remember in Order of the Phoenix when Ron, Harry, Hermione and Ginny were discussing the new Prefects and Padma Patil's name was brought up? Just out of the blue, Luna told Ron, “You went to the Yule Ball with Padma Patil,. She didn’t enjoy it very much. She doesn’t think you treated her very well, because you wouldn’t dance with her.” That's Aquarius!