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Elements and Modalities

In astrology, zodiac signs are grouped into four elements and three modalities. Understanding these groupings helps explain how the signs interact with the world around them.


The Four Elements

Each zodiac sign belongs to one of the four elements, which represent basic energies in the world.

Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)

Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)

Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)

Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)


The Three Modalities

Each zodiac sign is also categorized into one of three modalities: Cardinal, Fixed, or Mutable. These modalities describe how signs initiate or respond to action.

Cardinal (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn)

  • Traits: Initiators, leaders, ambitious.
  • Strengths: Visionary, dynamic, proactive.
  • Weaknesses: Impatient, domineering, restless.
  • More on Cardinal Signs: Cardinal Signs - Astrology.com

Fixed (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius)

  • Traits: Stable, persistent, determined.
  • Strengths: Loyalty, focus, tenacity.
  • Weaknesses: Stubbornness, inflexibility, resistance to change.
  • More on Fixed Signs: Fixed Signs - Astrology.com

Mutable (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces)

  • Traits: Adaptable, flexible, open to change.
  • Strengths: Versatility, creativity, empathy.
  • Weaknesses: Inconsistency, indecisiveness, scattered.
  • More on Mutable Signs: Mutable Signs - Astrology.com

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