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You’ve heard of the zodiac signs being split up into elements like Fire, Water, Air, and Earth before, but now you’re hearing about even more sign categories like Cardinal or Mutable. What do those terms even mean? There are lots of ways to look at the constellations that make up the zodiac, and a sign’s modality (whether it’s Cardinal, Fixed, or Mutable) is another layer of analysis that helps astrologers understand the folks born under that sign. In this article, we’ll walk you through the traits of all 3 modalities and what they mean for the signs they govern. Get ready to understand your zodiac sign on a whole new level!
Things You Should Know
- Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) begin each season. They’re natural leaders who initiate things, make plans, and move projects forward.
- Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) are mid-season. They’re reliable, persistent people who stick to the plan and can be seen as stubborn.
- Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) end each season. They’re adaptable folks who like change, are spontaneous, and always look forward.
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QuestionWhy is Libra a Cardinal sign?Angel EyedealismAngel Eyedealism is an Astrologer and Performance Artist based in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. With nearly three decades of astrology experience, Angel specializes in relocation astrology and astrocartography. Eyedealism has been featured in numerous media outlets such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Refinery29, NBC, MTV, Showtime, and Bravo. Angel aims to help others through a straightforward, kind, and humorous astrological lens, utilizing her entertainment and singing skills for performance art astrology readings.
Astrologer & Performance ArtistLibra is known as the "velvet-gloved fists" since they're pushy and firm but do so in such a pleasant way. They're the diplomatic opposite of Aries, a Cardinal sign that's all about war and fighting.
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The modality of a person’s sun sign plays a big role in how they express themselves, but so does the modality of other planet placements in a person’s birth chart.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.zodiacsign.com/astrology/qualities/
- ↑ https://www.lifestyleasia.com/hk/astrology/zodiacs/zodiac-sign-elements-explained/
- ↑ https://www.astrology.com/article/modalities-cardinal.html
- ↑ https://www.astromatcha.com/astrology-compatibility-questions/cardinal-sign-compatibilty-when-cardinal-signs-fall-in-love/
- ↑ https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/1455557/fixed-signs-meaning-astrology-what-are-four-fixed-signs-evg
- ↑ https://www.astromatcha.com/astrology-compatibility-questions/fixed-signs-in-love-staying-put-forever/
- ↑ https://www.zodiacsign.com/astrology/qualities/mutable/
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a32081242/mutable-signs-astrology/
- ↑ https://www.keen.com/articles/astrology/the-quality-of-your-zodiac-element