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And the Corresponding Signs
Astrology divides the zodiac signs into four elements of FIRE, EARTH, AIR and WATER. Because there are twelve signs, three have been assigned to each element. These are referred to as the Triplicities, three signs that exhibit the same element. The element of each sign also corresponds to the four seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter). The Elements speak of the basic nature and temperament of a Sign, whereas the Qualities address their manner of expression.
Below you will find tables describing each signs element and quality with basic characteristics. Knowing the qualities and elements of each sign ensures a far better interpretation of the horoscope.
Fire |
| Earth |
| Air |
| Water |
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1st House/Aries |
| 2nd House/Taurus |
| 3rd House/Gemini |
| 4th House/Cancer |
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5th House/Leo |
| 6th House/Virgo |
| 7th House/Libra |
| 8th House/Scorpio |
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9th House/Sagittarius |
| 10th House/Capricorn |
| 11th House/Aquarius |
| 12th House/Pisces |
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A description of the elements:
| Fire |
| Enthusiastic, impulsive, confident, impatient, energetic, passionate |
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| Earth |
| Earthy, grounded, practical, cautious, reliable, conservative, realistic |
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| Air |
| Detached, curious, social, distant, unemotional, flighty, aloof |
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| Water |
| Emotional, private, moody, psychic, spiritual, feeling, compassionate |
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The qualities are CARDINAL, FIXED and MUTABLE, also known as the Quadruplicities.
| Cardinal |
| Fixed |
| Mutable |
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| 1st House/Aries =fire |
| 2nd House/Taurus =earth |
| 3rd House/Gemini =air |
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| 4th House/Cancer =water |
| 5th House/Leo =fire |
| 6th House/Virgo =earth |
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| 7th House/Libra =air |
| 8th House/Scorpio =water |
| 9th House/Sagittarius =fire |
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| 10th House/Capricorn =earth |
| 11th House/Aquarius =air |
| 12th House/Pisces =water |
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The signs of the same quality do not compliment each other; in fact, these signs will form either a 90 degree angle to one another (square) or a 180 degree angle (opposition) and can generate tension.
A description of the qualities:
| Cardinal
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The Zodiacs initiators, active, leaders, impatient, self starters |
| Fixed |
The Zodiacs most determined signs, stable, stubborn, powerful |
| Mutable |
The Zodiacs adaptable signs, changeable, communicators |
Each sign of the Zodiac is positive or negative = feminine or masculine
| + Masculine
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- Feminine |
| 1st House/Aries + |
2nd House/Taurus - |
| 3rd House/Gemini + |
4th House/Cancer - |
| 5th House/Leo + |
6th House/Virgo - |
| 7th House/Libra + |
8th House/Scorpio - |
| 9th House Sagittarius + |
10th House/Capricorn - |
| 11th House/Aquarius + |
12th House/Pisces - |
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