This quote, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, encourages us to never underestimate the power of water. It can be unknowable and unstoppable, at times deep and hidden, at others responsive and fluid. But never forget - water can wear away rock, one drip at a time!

From streams, river, lakes and the unknowable oceans, the water signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, invite us to dip a toe into the watery world of sense impressions and feelings.

The water signs are receptive and operate a sort of psychic internet, tuning into the unseen world via their third eye! Indeed, the water signs see best when they don't see at all! They learn by osmosis, soaking things up from the atmosphere that surrounds them.

Watery signs often need a couple of tides to wash over new ideas, they like to take their time to tune into new situations.

Represented in the tarot deck by the cups or chalices, water signs put us in touch with our safety and security needs, our emotional world and our more intimate relationships. Water signs have an innate wisdom which is based on their non-rational radar system.

Too little water and we can have trouble understanding our feelings and may not listen to our inner voice. Too much water and we may feel overwhelmed by the sense impressions surrounding us.

And watery contact with the other elements?

The fire signs can agitate water and cause a steamy atmosphere

Earth can contain and ground the fears of water and the element of Air can whip water's surface into waves.

Invite the element of water into our lives with shades of blue, sea green and white

With crystals such as aquamarine, celestite and moonstone

And with herbs such as comfrey, lemon balm and valerian.