12 Zodiac Signs: Modality, Triplicity and Gender
12 Zodiac Signs: Gender, Modality and Triplicity
In Astrology, there are 12 zodiac signs and they fall into three different categories: gender, triplicity and modality. If you are new to astrology, this post will walk you through the meaning of each astrology sign. This knowledge will help you learn how to read your birth chart and get in-depth insights of who you are.
Gender
Masculine Signs
The masculine element is extrovert, expressive, active, explorative, chasing, leading, mental, initiative, and open.
Masculine signs are Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius.
Feminine Signs
The feminine element is introvert, reflective, passive, receptive, harmonious, magnetizing, nurturing, emotional, structural, and restrictive.
Feminine signs are Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.
Modality
Cardinal Signs
Cardinal signs bring new beginnings. People born with a strong influence of cardinal signs are initiative, motivated, and full of new ideas and inspirations.
Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.
Fixed Signs
Fixed signs maintain the status quo. People born with a strong influence of fixed signs are persistent, reliable and security-conscious and follow through the things that they started. They act as the pillars of society.
Fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.
Mutable Signs
Mutable signs improve the status quo. People born with a strong influence of mutable signs are solution-oriented, productive and efficient. They identify systematic errs and go fix them. They upgrade our society in various ways.
Mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.
Triplicity
Fire Signs
The Fire element is associated with passion, inspiration, energy, vitality, movement and action. It brings initiation and accelerated momentum.
Fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
Earth Signs
The Earth element is associated with materials, practicality, tangibility, structure, routine, system, stability, and security. It brings ideas into matters and helps lays out foundations to build a practical system.
Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
Air Signs
The Air element is associated with the mind, thought, communication, relationship, skills, knowledge, intellect and flexibility.
Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Water Signs
The Water element is associated with emotion, feeling, intuition, fluidity. Cancer deeply feels emotions and protects what they value.
Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
The 12 Zodiac Signs
Here are the general characteristics of the twelve zodiac signs in astrology.
Aries
Passionate, energetic, enthusiastic, initiative, active, proactive, action-oriented, pioneering, innovative, charismatic, leading, quick, fast, athletic, independent, self-empowered, competitive, ambitious, physical, sexual, selfish, self-absorbed, entrepreneurial, aggressive, hot, brave, courageous, fearless, impatient, reactive, revolutionary, bold, risky, impulsive, new & straight- forward.
Taurus
Resourceful, materialistic, physical, grounding, methodical, practical, pragmatic, useful, functional, tangible, valuable, monetary, financial, possessive, preserving, storing, gathering, accumulative, conservative, comfortable, sensual, artistic, beautiful, musical, organic, natural, simplistic, stable, durable, sturdy, fine, reliable, stable, dependable, predictable, gradual, steady, persistent, stubborn, uncompromising, rigid, inflexible, unbendable, lazy, indulgent and hedonistic.
Gemini
Communicative, talkative, informative, light-hearted, logical, reasonable, various, multi-faceted, versatile, ordinary, mundane, relevant, practical, witty, fun, curious, skillful, small talking, changeable, adaptable, flexible, connective, multi-tasking, promoting, frequent, skillful, knowledgeable, crafty, mercurial, fickle, trendy, humorous, easy going, double-sided, duplicated, two-faced, clever and interchangeable.
Cancer
Caring, protective, guarding, motherly, nurturing, nourishing, emotional, reflective, responsive, touching, sensitive, empathic, intuitive, private, homey, domestic, family-oriented, comfortable, predictable, cyclical, rhythmical, fluctuating, sympathetic, patriotic, fertile, soft, tender, gentle, defensive, parenting, secure, safe, historic, nostalgic, old, watery and oceanic.
Leo
Affectionate, loving, creative, expressive, dramatic, confident, glamorous, generous, joyful, fun, individualistic, leading, entertaining, famous, recognized, warm, independent, artistic, powerful, regal, and loyal.
Virgo
Modest, healthy, organized, productive, effective, efficient, intelligent, working, clean, tidy, journaling, thinking, logical, critical, analytical, mechanical, administrative, healing, detail-oriented, service-based, managing, editing, correcting, improving, enhancing, error-proof, perfect, technical, ordered, useful, helpful, practical, meticulous, precise, accurate, impeccable, neat, systematic and practical.
Libra
Balanced, elegant, classy, sophisticated, artistic, equal, fair, classical, graceful, beautiful, charming, fashionable, peaceful, harmonious, fair-minded, gentle, sociable, chic, edgy, diplomatic, collaborative, cooperative, counseling, advisory, evaluative, mediating, calm, polite & humane.
Scorpio
Deep, profound, intuitive, penetrating, powerful, transformative, surprising, accidental, investigative, secretive, obsessive, jealousy, suspicious, emotional, mysterious, seductive, strong, strategic, energetic, laser- focused, mystic, taboo, forbidden, , therapeutic, sexual, erotic, perceptive, detective, addictive, intense, extreme, destructive, regenerative, life-and-death, and reborn.
Sagittarius
Motivational, allowing, permissive, optimistic, positive, lucky, philosophical, religious, spiritual, legal, political, long distant, foreign, traveling, expansive, all-inclusive, macroscopic, liberal, free-spirited, humanitarian, humanistic, exaggerated, excessive, indulgent, extreme, over-the-top, preachy, teaching, educated, high-minded, non-judgmental, futuristic and future-oriented.
Capricorn
Controlling, managing, authoritative, structured, strict, disciplined, bureaucratic, conservative, conventional, traditional, hierarchical, preserving, historic, serious, detached, protective, stable, restrictive, non-indulgent, responsible, dutiful, task-oriented, goal-oriented, ambitious, achieving, successful, hardworking, modest, slow, dark, cold, minimalistic, corporate, administrative, business-minded, respected, concrete, ascetics, and long-lasting.
Aquarius
Ground-breaking, innovative, unconventional, unusual, scientific, progressive, visionary, open-minded, intelligent, intellectual, genius, rebellious, revolutionary, idealistic, artificial, quirky, odd, detached, cold, aloof, polarized, unique, quirky, eccentric, eclectic, electric, shocking, disruptive, rule-breaking, sudden, abrupt, fast, unpredictable, well-connected, friendly, social, sociable, technological, astrological, structural, systematic, nerve-related, surprising, extraordinary, inconsistent, truthful and authentic.
Pisces
Creative, artistic, dreamy, introspective, charitable, selfless, giving, forgiving, merciful, compassionate, spiritual, intuitive, psychic, secluded, hermetic, isolated, foreign, international, global, chemical, toxic, illusionary, mystical, fantasy-like, visual, photographic, theatrical, musical, imaginative, childlike, inspiring, inclusive, faithful, devoted, dedicated, angelic, invisible, astral, etheric, sacrificial, deluded, unclear, foggy, intangible, amorphous, unconscious, deceitful, victimizing, lost, lunatic and disconnected.
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Larimar Kriative
A manifestation mentor who helps you regain your inner power.