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

 
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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

 
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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

 
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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.

Now that you learned what each sign represents, go find your rising sign and what shapes your personality and life path. To dig deeper into who you are, get my new book Stellar Wisdom of Rising Signs.


Larimar Kriative
A manifestation mentor who helps you regain your inner power.

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