Sign Qualities

Term Definition

Air

Air is one of the four classical Elements, associated with the mind, thoughts, communication and information.

Cardinal

Cardinal is one of the three sign modalities, associated with being goal and action oriented and wanting to make something new happen.

Earth

Earth is one of the four classical Elements, associated with realism, dependability, logic and physical manifestation.

Element

There are four classical Elements: Fire, Earth, Air and Water. Every sign is a unique combination of element and modality.

Fire

Fire is one of the four classical Elements, associated with enthusiasm, energy, spirit and life force.

Fixed

Fixed is one of the three sign modalities, associated with a priority for stability, order, loyalty and continuity.

Modality

Every sign is assigned one of three Modalities: Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable. Each sign is a unique combination of Element and Modality.

Mutable

Mutable is one of the three sign modalities, associated with being flexible, adaptable, changeable and open-minded.

Water

Water is one of the four classical Elements, associated with feelings, emotions, empathy and compassion.