cover image Elemental Love Styles: Find Compatibility and Create a Lasting Relationship

Elemental Love Styles: Find Compatibility and Create a Lasting Relationship

Craig Martin. Beyond Words Publishing, $14 (268pp) ISBN 978-1-58270-256-8

After struggling with his own love life, L.A.-based spiritual counselor Martin came to this conclusion: ""People love in different ways."" To delineate these ways, Martin looked to the four elements of astrology-Air, Fire, Earth, and Water-and found an intuitive system for determining one's love style, and what that style means in terms of romantic relationships, that he delivers with a game sense of adventure. In broad terms, ""Air"" indicates a thinker who prioritizes communication; ""Earth"" types are practical and grounded; ""Water"" stands for emotion and intuition; and ""Fire"" is creative and enthusiastic. After filling out a questionnaire to determine one's core style, readers will find a straightforward, in-depth examination of each elemental type, including strengths and weaknesses, famous examples (Clark Kent and Lucy Ricardo are Airs, Wonder Woman and James Bond are Fires) and a focus on ""deeper needs."" Geared toward self-discovery and ""Deep Inner Growth,"" Martin's guide discusses intimacy among the types while emphasizing how greater understanding enhances all relationships (not just romance).