We are looking to add another layer of interest and intrigue to the existing Astrology Basics blogs as we build a bigger picture of this sacred science while preventing overwhelm!
Initially, we have looked at the foundation of the 4 elements, which led us to the power of the10 planets, followed by the 12 signs of the zodiac, which are important to understand before we continue with today's blog. If you need a quick recap you can select the headers below for a quick reminder, or visit the previous blogs via the images:
Fire - These signs are fired with enthusiasm
Aries ruled by Mars Represents: Leadership and self-confidence Crystal: Bloodstone
Leo ruled by the Sun Represents: Creativity and fun Crystal: Tiger's Eye
Sagittarius ruled by Jupiter Represents: Wisdom and travel Crystal: Bronzite
Earth - These signs are down to Earth
Air - These signs air their views
Water - These signs go with the flow
Zodiac Sign Qualities
Now we will address the 3 qualities (also called modalities or triplicities) associated with these 12 zodiac signs. These qualities refer to the stages in the seasonal cycle that make each sign unique despite sharing the same elemental (Eath, Air, Fire, Water) energies. These qualities are known as Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable.
Each quality group comprises 4 signs, 1 from each element:
Cardinal
Signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Cardinal zodiac signs always start a season. This energy is self-motivated, future-orientated and dynamic.
Fixed
Signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Fixed zodiac signs embody each season fully. This energy is steadfast, focused and persistent.
Mutable
Signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Mutable zodiac signs finish each season and help us to transition to the next one.
The Full Zodiac Sign Meanings:
By putting together the quality and elements of any given sign of the zodiac we can determine the basic nature of that sign.
Aries
Element: Fire | Quality: Cardinal
Life force energy that likes to initiate new projects
Cancer
Element: Water | Quality: Cardinal
Intuitive feeling energy that likes to initiate new projects
Libra
Element: Air | Quality: Cardinal
Connecting and communicating energy that likes to initiate new projects
Capricorn
Element: Earth | Quality: Cardinal
Grounded, physical energy that likes to initiate new projects
Taurus
Element: Earth | Quality: Fixed
Grounded, physical energy that is productive and persistent
Leo
Element: Fire | Quality: Fixed
Life force energy that is productive and persistent
Scorpio
Element: Water, Quality: Fixed
Intuitive feeling energy that is productive and persistent
Aquarius
Element: Air | Quality: Fixed
Connecting and communicating energy that is productive and persistent
Gemini
Element: Air | Quality: Mutable
Connecting and communicating energy that refines and adapts
Virgo
Element: Earth | Quality: Mutable
Grounded, physical energy
Sagittarius
Element: Fire | Quality: Mutable
Life force energy that refines and adapts
Pisces
Element: Water | Quality: Mutable
Intuitive feeling energy that refines and adapts
Watch out for more astrology basics blogs! Until then,
Love and cosmic blessings,
Tiggy xxx
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