Elements and Qualities Astrology

There are two classifications of the Signs of the planets and each Elements and Qualities refer to human behaviour. The Elements, is the basic nature and temperament of a Sign, whereas Qualities shows their manner of expression.

According to the science, the body is considered earthy, feelings are fluid, thoughts often airy and activity animated and energetic.

The four Elements and their corresponding Signs are Fire (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius) and Water (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces). While the Elements in and of themselves help to describe basic human nature, once combined in our overall astrological chart, they help to define us as a whole and complex Person.

In looking at an individual's astrological chart, the presence of more Air Signs may well indicate a intelligent and thoughtful personality. And if there is absence of water Signs would indicate someone who is not very emotional. The presence of a mix of all of the Elements would be a sign of a well-balanced individual.

In Astrology the placement of planets in sign in birth chart describes a person's attitudes in life and the way they approach life it self. There are three category of the signs and these are are Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable.

The Cardinal Signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

These four Signs have the qualities to initiate something and their common qualities are action and drive. These signs have initiative and strong motivation to do something. On a project, Cardinal Signs are the people who come up with ideas and get the project moving, but they are not very good at completion.

If someone have Planets in these sign, then that person inclined towards Caridinal energy.

The Fixed Signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.

These four Signs are the who dedicate themselves to seeing projects through to completion. Their common qualities are determination and persistence. These signs are stable and self-reliant. On a project, 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.

If someone have Planets in these sign, then that person inclined towards fixed energy.

The Mutable Signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

These four Signs are the flexible in nature and, ready to do an assigned role. Their common qualities are adaptability and changeability. These signs are flexible and versatile. On a project, Mutable Signs adapt easily to changing conditions, and they don't have a particular agenda. Therefore they can be inconsistent in nature.

If someone have Planets in these sign, then that person inclined towards Mutable energy.

Likewise in astrology sign also categorized in elements. Generally they categorized like shown in table. But depending on which planets comes in which element have qualities like that element. For Ex. Venus in aries shows fiery in love and relationship matters, because Venus is the planet of love and relationship and this is how it approach love in Aries Sign.

Sign                                             Quality                                                    Element

Aries                                            Cardinal                                                     Fire

Taurus                                           Fixed                                                         Earth

Gemini                                         Mutable                                                      Air

Cancer                                          Cardinal                                                     Water

Leo                                                Fixed                                                          Fire

Virgo                                              Mutable                                                     Earth

Libra                                             Cardinal                                                       Air

Scorpio                                          Fixed                                                          Water

Sagittarius                                      Mutable                                                      Fire

Capricorn                                        Cardinal                                                     Earth

Aquarius                                         Fixed                                                          Air

Pisces                                              Mutable                                                      Water

So these qualities and elements are very important in to know how person behave and how their life going to be. It's the combination of Elements and Qualities that makes the Signs what they are.


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