In astrology, elemental balance refers to the relationship among the four elements, Fire, Earth, Air, and Water, within a natal chart. It considers how strongly each element is represented, where its emphasis appears, and how the different elemental qualities work together within the larger chart pattern. Elemental balance does not require the four elements to be represented equally, nor does a greater or lesser emphasis make an element inherently positive or negative. Its meaning depends on the planets involved, their placements and relationships, and the full configuration of the chart.