The Quinta Essentia is the elusive fifth element which creates the stage for the more familiar astrological elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth to be expressed. To discover and truly understand our essential self we must explore the unique combination of all the elements as they play through our life.You have all heard of "space cadets," "air heads," "hot heads," "wet blankets," "stick in the muds" and the like, but do you know how these terms came about? This book explains how our personalities, modes of communication, even our health problems are related to the balance of the Five Elements which are the building blocks of life. Getting to know these elements and how they manifest in our lives, enriches our understading of ourselves and others, improves our relationships and gives direction and purpose to our life.