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The 12 Zodiac Signs are divided into two categories – the Seasonal Modes and the Elements.
The majority of people consider that the characteristics of their Zodiac Sun Sign expresses what they should be all about. This is not the case, as a Personal Horoscope takes all the Zodiac Sign positions of all the Planets in our Solar System into account.
The different Zodiac Signs each planet falls into and how they do or don’t relate to one another is what makes up a Personal Horoscope or Birth Chart and determines characteristics and attitudes towards life.
The balance of Seasonal Modes and Elements is also calculated in relation to all planetary positions in a Personal Horoscope. This is unique to every person. This balance has an overarching effect on the manner in which an individual deals with their life. This can be quite different to the Sun Sign characteristics.
The Seasonal Modes are associated with the beginning, middle and end of our seasons.
The Cardinal Signs is the name given to the beginning of the seasons. A season begins when the Sun first moves into a Cardinal Zodiac Sign. This is when we experience the Equinoxes and the Solstices. Though it is often quoted that a new season begins on the 1st of a particular month, this is not the case.
Aries is the first Zodiac Sign. When the Sun moves into Aries, mostly on 21st March (though this can alter by a day because of our leap year) – this is the
Spring Equinox in the northern hemisphere and the Autumn Equinox in southern hemisphere. This heralds the beginning of the season.
Cancer is the fourth Zodiac Sign. When the Sun moves into Cancer, mostly on
21st June – this is the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere and the Winter Solstice in the southern hemisphere. This heralds the beginning of the season.
Libra is the seventh Zodiac Sign. When the Sun moves into Libra, mostly on
23rd September – this is the Autumn Equinox in the northern hemisphere and the Spring Equinox in the southern hemisphere. This heralds the beginning of the season.
Capricorn is the tenth Zodiac Sign. When the Sun moves into Capricorn, mostly on
22nd December – this is the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere and the Summer Solstice in the southern hemisphere. This heralds the beginning of the season.
All these four Cardinal Zodiac Signs have a new beginning quality about them. They are adventurous though this is more evident with Aries but make no mistake, all these Cardinal Zodiac Signs have these characteristics.
The Cardinal Zodiac Signs will be prepared to forge out in new directions. They can make changes very quickly if the necessity to do so presents itself.
Cardinal Zodiac Signs will not continue with something that seems to be going nowhere. They are prepared to drop it and take another direction – they cannot see the point of wasting their time.
They all have an ability to take on responsible and/or leadership roles, though this will be more evident with Aries and Capricorn.
It is important to Cardinal Zodiac Signs to know exactly where they stand in a particular set of circumstances.
The Fixed Signs is the name given to the middle of the seasons. This occurs when the Sun has finished in a Cardinal Zodiac Sign and changes into a Fixed Zodiac Sign.
There is a stable, steady and unchangeable quality to the Fixed Zodiac Signs.
Taurus is the second Zodiac Sign and begins mostly on 21st April, when the Sun has finished in the Cardinal Zodiac Sign of Aries. This brings in the middle of Spring in the northern hemisphere and the middle of Autumn in the southern hemisphere.
Leo is the fifth Zodiac Sign and begins mostly on 23rd July, when the Sun has finished in the Cardinal Zodiac Sign of Cancer. This brings in the middle of Summer in the northern hemisphere and the middle of Winter in the southern hemisphere.
Scorpio is the eighth Zodiac Sign and begins mostly on 23rd October, when the Sun has finished in the Cardinal Sign of Libra. This brings in the middle of Autumn in the northern hemisphere and the middle of Spring in the southern hemisphere.
Aquarius is the eleventh Zodiac Sign and begins mostly on 20th January, when the Sun has finished in the Cardinal Sign of Capricorn. This brings in the middle of Winter in the northern hemisphere and the middle of Summer in the southern hemisphere.
When the Fixed Zodiac Signs make a commitment, they do not do this lightly – their intention is to see it through to the very end. For this reason they are the most reliable of the Zodiac Signs. Their biggest problem can be dropping something that is not working as well as expected and moving on.
The Fixed Zodiac Signs sense of security is tied up in matters following along on a steady, predictable path – they do not like change. For this reason, many changes that do occur in their life can seem forced upon them rather than chosen.
The Fixed Zodiac Signs are often accused of being stubborn because of their fixed and rather non-negotiable nature. This is particularly so with Taurus, but is certainly an underlying quality with Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius as well. Aquarius can baffle people though because Aquarius doesn’t care what other people want to do with their own lives but any attempt to tell them what to do, will be met with a brick wall.
Attempting to bring changes into the life of a Fixed Zodiac Sign needs to be taken in small steps so they get accustomed to the altered circumstances. Make no mistake the Fixed Zodiac Sign will push back. Therefore, those projecting any changes cannot afford to step back, once a forward step has been made or the game is lost.
The Mutable Signs is the name given to the end of the seasons. This occurs when the Sun finishes in a Fixed Zodiac Sign and changes into a Mutable Zodiac Sign. The Mutable Zodiac Signs have a flexible, changeable and unpredictable quality about them.
Gemini is the third Zodiac Sign and begins mostly on 21st May when the Sun has finished in the Fixed Zodiac Sign of Taurus. This brings the end of Spring in the northern hemisphere and the end of Autumn in the southern hemisphere mostly by 20th June. Then a new season will begin with the Cardinal Sign of Cancer.
Virgo is the 6th Zodiac Sign and begins mostly on 23rd August when the Sun has finished in the Fixed Zodiac Sign of Leo. This brings in the end of Summer in the northern hemisphere and the end of Winter in the southern hemisphere mostly by the 22nd September. Then a new season will begin with the Cardinal Sign of Libra.
Sagittarius is the 9th Zodiac Sign and begins mostly on 22nd November when the Sun has finished in the Fixed Zodiac Sign of Scorpio. This brings the end of Autumn in the northern hemisphere and the end of Spring in the southern hemisphere mostly by the 21st December. Then a new season will begin with the Cardinal Sign of Capricorn.
Pisces is the 12th and final Zodiac Sign and begins mostly on 19th February when the Sun has finished in the Fixed Zodiac Sign of Aquarius. This brings in the end of Winter in the northern hemisphere and the end of Summer in the southern hemisphere mostly by the 20th March. Then a new season will begin with the Cardinal Sign of Aries.
The Mutable Zodiac Signs are highly adaptable with a skill to adjust well to altering circumstances. They can appear to be easily moulded by the persistent expectations of others. This will only last so long because of their need to alter any situation that becomes tedious – though Virgo can be an exception here.
The Mutable Zodiac Signs are clever, in more ways than one and have an innate ability to identify where adjustments could be made to greatly improve a situation.
It is difficult for the Mutable Zodiac Signs to wholly attach themselves to any one thing for a long period of time, especially if there is a rigid routine attached to it. They get bored and their innermost need for change will surface. They will find a way to move on.
The Mutable Zodiac Signs are not generally upfront – though Sagittarius is the exception here, until they learn with age to hold their true opinions back. Mutable Zodiac Signs are very skilled at reading situations, should they decide to put their attention upon them. This allows them to then present a picture that they realise is expected. It does not mean they agree with it though but can decide they will play the role anyway. Pisces is especially good at this.
The Mutable Zodiac Signs can be quite defiant in a subtle sort of a way. They have no desire to outwardly stand up and fight any situation they are being persistently pushed to accept. They can give the impression of agreeing, without actually saying so. This is all done so quietly, so not to draw any attention to them. Eventually, whomever did the pushing will discover that they didn’t succeed in getting their demands met.
The Elements are Fire, Water, Air and Earth.
One Zodiac Sign from each Seasonal Mode falls into one of the Element Categories.
The Fire Zodiac Signs are Aries (Cardinal), Leo (Fixed) and Sagittarius (Mutable)
Having this Fire Element in common generates compatibility, as well as a certain level of understanding between these Zodiac Signs. Though Aries and Leo can be an exception at times due to both wanting to be the boss.
Fire is upfront and energetic – Fire has no compunction in making it clear where they stand. Fire contributes to a strong constitution when the balance of fire is high in the Horoscope. Fire has a strong initiating quality – it is at the ready to take action when necessary. It is competitive and lacks patience and can often act too quickly.
The Water Zodiac Signs are Cancer (Cardinal), Scorpio (Fixed) and
Pisces (Mutable).
Having this Water Element in common generates compatibility, as well as a certain level of understanding between these Zodiac Signs.
Water has a flowing and emotional, also secretive quality. Water imbues strong feelings and a sense of the way matters actually stand and is sensitive to environment. Water is intuitive and psychic. Cancer is represented by flowing water, Scorpio is solidified water (ice) and Pisces is fog and haze. Water can be rather manipulative on the emotional level and can utilise upset as a means to getting their way.
The Air Zodiac Signs are Libra (Cardinal), Aquarius (Fixed) and Gemini (mutable)
Having this Air Element in common generates compatibility, as well as a certain level of understanding between these Zodiac Signs.
Air is mentally agile, logical and rather cut and dried, devoid of emotion. Information and ideas are the appeal. Finding ways of communicating this to the broader audience is often the case, which of course, amongst other things, includes the internet. Air likes to be involved in environments of interaction and communication on all sorts of levels. Air can have trouble switching their minds off, especially Gemini.
The Earth Zodiac Signs are Capricorn (Cardinal), Taurus (Fixed) and Virgo (Mutable)
Having this Earth Element in common generates compatibility, as well as a certain level of understanding between these Zodiac Signs.
Earth is practical and structure orientated, as well as reliable. Earth has very good problem solving abilities, mainly because of the natural tendency of keeping their feet on the ground. Earth is not inclined to make rash decisions and hope for the best. This can be seen as boring where other Elements are concerned. Financial security is generally important as well as focussed upon by Earth. Earth is reserved and often shy in early life.
