The Three Modalities
⭐ Cardinal Signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Cardinal energy initiates and begins. These signs mark the start of each season:
- •Aries begins Spring
- •Cancer begins Summer
- •Libra begins Autumn
- •Capricorn begins Winter
Cardinal Characteristics:
- •Initiators - Love to start new projects and ventures
- •Leaders - Naturally take charge and set direction
- •Action-oriented - Move from idea to action quickly
- •Ambitious - Driven to achieve and create impact
Cardinal signs excel at launching but may struggle with follow-through. They're the spark that ignites change.
🔒 Fixed Signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Fixed energy stabilizes and maintains. These signs fall in the middle of each season:
- •Taurus in middle of Spring
- •Leo in middle of Summer
- •Scorpio in middle of Autumn
- •Aquarius in middle of Winter
Fixed Characteristics:
- •Determined - Once committed, stay the course
- •Reliable - Consistent and dependable
- •Persistent - Don't give up easily
- •Stubborn - Can resist necessary change
Fixed signs excel at building and maintaining but may struggle with flexibility. They're the foundation that endures.
🌀 Mutable Signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Mutable energy adapts and transitions. These signs end each season:
- •Gemini ends Spring
- •Virgo ends Summer
- •Sagittarius ends Autumn
- •Pisces ends Winter
Mutable Characteristics:
- •Adaptable - Flow with changing circumstances
- •Versatile - Comfortable with variety and change
- •Flexible - Can adjust approach as needed
- •Restless - May have difficulty committing
Mutable signs excel at adapting and transitioning but may struggle with consistency. They're the bridge between endings and new beginnings.
Modality Balance
Like elements, look at your chart for modality balance:
- •Heavy Cardinal: Great starter but may leave projects unfinished
- •Heavy Fixed: Very reliable but may miss opportunities for growth
- •Heavy Mutable: Very flexible but may lack stability
- •Missing Modality: May need to consciously develop that approach