| [Diary Notes] The Zodiac -Qualities:
There are three Qualities that are associated with the
zodiac signs: Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable. The text below
is taken from Astrology.Com
About: The three Qualities defined in Astrology are,
after the Elements, the second major classification that
defines the nature of the Signs. The Qualities assign
the Signs into Quadruplicities, groups of four Signs each
that reflect the three common modes of Signs.
Signs that are 90 degrees apart or opposite each other
-- 180 degrees, also known as Signs in Polarity -- have
the same Quality. The Signs that belong to the same Quality
generally do not function smoothly together, despite their
likeness -- or perhaps because of them. They are often
uneasy with one another, but those in polarity complement
each other, even though tension sometimes exists between
them.
Within an astrological chart, the Quality describes a
person's attitudes in life and the way they approach projects.
The three Qualities are Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable.
The Cardinal Signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.
These four Signs are the initiators of the Zodiac. Their
common characteristics include action and drive; they
have initiative and strong motivation. On a team, Cardinal
Signs are the people who come up with ideas and get the
project moving, but they are not very good at completion
and follow-through. The Cardinal Houses are the First,
Fourth, Seventh and Tenth; if a chart has a number of
Planets in these Houses, the chart is weighted toward
Cardinal energy.
The Fixed Signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.
These four Signs are the members of the Zodiac who dedicate
themselves to seeing projects through to completion. Their
common characteristics include determination and persistence;
they are stable and self-reliant. On a team, Fixed Signs
are the people who keep a project going and see it through
to the end, but they can also be stubborn and inflexible.
The Fixed Houses are Second, Fifth, Eighth and Eleventh;
if a chart has a number of Planets in these Houses, the
chart is weighted toward Fixed energy.
The Mutable Signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and
Pisces. These four Signs are the flexible members of the
Zodiac, happy to fill an assigned role. Their common characteristics
include adaptability and changeability; they are flexible
and versatile. On a team, Mutable Signs adapt easily to
changing conditions, and they don't have a particular
agenda. They can, however, be wishy-washy or inconsistent.
The Mutable Houses are Third, Sixth, Ninth and Twelfth;
if a chart has a number of Planets in these Houses, the
chart is weighted toward Mutable energy.
Many people don't realize how important the Elements
and Qualities are in true Astrology. It's the combination
of Elements and Qualities that makes the Signs what they
are; they combine in twelve distinct ways, one for each
Sign.
Cardinal: A Cardinal Quality is attached
to the Signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. The Cardinal
Houses are the First, Fourth, Seventh and Tenth; if an
astrological chart shows a preponderance of Planets in
these Houses, its energy is weighted toward cardinality.
Cardinal Signs are the initiators of the Zodiac. They
are also found at key jumping-off points on the chart
wheel, specifically the Ascendant, Medium Coeli (M.C.
or Midheaven), Descendant and Imum Coeli (I.C.). Individuals
possessing a Cardinal Quality like to get things going.
They are active, quick and ambitious. Many projects get
started, thanks to Cardinal initiative, although a good
deal of them are never finished. That's because Cardinal
folks are much fonder of starting things than finishing
them.
You won't find a Cardinal person slacking off. These
people are full of vim and vigor and possess a drive and
ambition that is unmistakable. Enthusiasm and a zest for
life fill the Cardinal individual. Some might perceive
this rampant energy as domineering, and, at times, it
can be. Cardinal people can easily forget about the rest
of the pack when they are busily focusing on their own
endeavors. Even so, their energetic spirit often wins
the day.
Cardinal folks are clever and want to win. They love
to start things, and whether they finish them or not,
there's always a lot going on. Nay sayers who find them
to be too self-centered will simply have to watch (and
marvel) as they speed by!
Fixed: A Fixed Quality is attached to
the Signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. The Fixed
Houses are the Second, Fifth, Eighth and Eleventh; if
an astrological chart shows a preponderance of Planets
in these Houses, its energy is weighted toward fixity.
Fixed Signs understand that steadiness
is the key. Those influenced by this Quality are happy
to forge ahead with their projects, calmly working away
until they have achieved their objectives. This is no
struggle for Fixed folks, rather it's what makes them
tick. These individuals are stable, determined and resolute.
They want to get to the finish line and have the persistence
and ability to concentrate, characteristics which will
get them there.
There is no lack of confidence in Fixed
individuals. Self-reliance could be a Fixed person's
middle name. Those possessed of a Fixed nature are powerful,
yet purposeful. There are no wasted motions here: Fixed
folks move patiently and steadily toward their goals.
They are also steady and reliable and always remember
those who helped them out. Conversely, those born under
a Fixed Sign can at times be stubborn, my-way-or-the-highway
folks. They may have a tendency to get stuck in their
ways and to believe that they are always right.
Those influenced by a Fixed Quality are
determined, reliable and persistent. They have great
strength, and strength of purpose, and love to get the
job done. So what if they refuse to budge? They get
results.
Mutable: A Mutable Quality is attached
to the Signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.
The Mutable Houses are the Third, Sixth, Ninth and Twelfth;
if a horoscope shows a preponderance of Planets in these
Houses, its energy is weighted toward mutability.
Mutable Signs know how to go with the
flow. They are adaptable and flexible and can change
their form of expression to whatever a situation requires.
Standing their ground is of little import to Mutable
folks. These people would much rather conform to the
norm, so long as their doing so will help the greater
good. Luckily, Mutable individuals are versatile and
find it quite easy to change. Consider them the chameleons
of the Zodiac, since they can take on varied personae.
Mutable people are blessed with a tremendous
resourcefulness. Talk about making lemonade out of lemons!
They know how to squeeze that last drop of juice and
make things better in the process. Those influenced
by a Mutable Quality in their horoscope also enjoy learning,
play fair and are diplomatic and well-liked by others.
To their further credit, they are sharp, sympathetic
and can see (via a sixth sense?) the essential elements
of a situation. At times, however, their desire to please
everyone can get them into hot water. They may come
across as wishy-washy, inconsistent and downright duplicitous.
All this in the name of aiming to please!
The beauty of mutability is that those
possessing it are flexible, versatile and highly resourceful.
These folks are quick to help others and are selfless
in the process. While they may occasionally stretch
themselves to the breaking point, they know how to bounce
back.
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