Astrology, an Introduction

 

Most of us know our sun sign, but there is so much more to it. In Astrology, there are 12 signs, one for each month, 3 for each season. 

What many people that are not familiar with astrology may not realize, is that each sign has a "quality" or "modality." This is due to where the sign is within a season. Furthermore, each sign has an element of Fire, Earth, Air or Water, which will affect how we approach life. 

The wheel starts with Aries (beginning of Spring) and ends with Pisces (end of Winter). 

Each season has 3 modalities: cardinal signs (beginning of season), fixed signs (middle of season) and mutable signs (end of season). 

Cardinal signs as the new season begins, these signs initiate and lead, as the new season is the start of something new. These signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

Fixed signs are in the middle of a season. They are rooted and bring stability. These signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. 

Mutable signs are the signs that mark the end of each season. They are flexible, as they understand the natural cycles of life and the need for transformation. These signs include Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. 

 

Each sign also has an element, which is either Fire, Earth, Water or Air. 

Fire signs are fiery, passionate, and like to initiate to get things done. They can be bold, and also impatient and impulsive. These signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. 

Earth signs are practical, grounded, material oriented, resourceful and methodical. They can be consistent, but also resistant to change. They include Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. 

Water signs have emotional intelligence, intuition, and are sensitive, nurturing and creative. They run deep, but can take things too personally and be too sensitive. These include Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. 

Air signs are intellectual, communicative, quick witted, social and logical. They can also be less practical and have anxiety due to overthinking. These signs include Libra, Aquarius and Gemini. 

To better understand how the combinations of position and elements can affect each sign, the following is a quick rundown of the combination of each sign: 

Aries - Cardinal and Fire

Taurus - Fixed and Earth 

Gemini - Mutable and Air 

Cancer - Cardinal and Water 

Leo - Fixed and Fire 

Virgo - Mutable and Earth 

Libra - Cardinal and Air 

Scorpio - Fixed and Water 

Sagittarius - Mutable and Fire 

Capricorn - Cardinal and Earth 

Aquarius - Fixed and Air 

Pisces - Mutable and Water 

 

To find out how all the signs in your chart affect your overall approach to life, please check out https://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.php (you will need to know your exact time of birth to complete this).

 

I hope this helps you on your journey of self discovery, and gives you more understanding of others, and their relationship with you.

 

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