The western astrology, like any other modern astrological tradition, is
composed of twelve zodiac signs. These twelve zodiacal signs are supposed to
be representatives of twelve basic personality types. In other words, they can
be said to reflect the characteristic modes of expression. The twelve signs or
symbols are subdivided into four basic elements, namely Fire, Earth, Air and
Water. Another basis of division of the signs comprises of the three basic
qualities, Cardinal, Mutable And Fixed. The twelve western astrological signs,
their basic traits as well as symbols have been provided below:
Aries
The first zodiac sign of the western astrology is Aries, represented by The Ram.
It is a fire sign, which has cardinal qualities and the major area of concern as
the personal self. The basic trait that defines the Aries personality is "I am".
Taurus
The zodiac sign that comes next is Taurus, represented by The Bull. It is an
earth sign, with fixed qualities and the major area of concern as the personal
self. The basic trait that defines the Taurus personality is "I have".
Gemini
The third zodiac sign in the western astrology is Gemini, represented by The
Twins. It is an air sign that has mutable qualities and is mainly concerned with
the personal self. The basic trait that defines the Gemini personality is "I
think".
Cancer
The zodiacal sign of Cancer, represented by The Crab, is on the fourth number in
western astrology. A water sign, Cancer has the cardinal qualities and is the
last zodiac with personal considerations. The basic trait that defines the
Cancer personality is "I feel".
Leo
The next sign in the zodiac series of western astrology is Leo, represented by
The Lion. Leo represents a fire sign, which has fixed qualities and is more
concerned about the society. The basic trait that defines the Leo personality is
"I will".
Virgo
The sixth zodiac sign is represented by Virgo, represented by The Virgin. It is
an earth sign with mutable qualities and the basic are of concern as the
society. The basic trait that defines the Virgo personality is "I analyze".
Libra
One of the most sociable zodiac signs in the western astrology is Libra,
represented by The Scales. Belonging to the air sign, Librans have the cardinal
qualities. The basic trait that defines the Libra personality is "I balance".
Scorpio
The next sign that comes under the western astrology is Scorpio, represented by
The Scorpion. It is one of the three water signs, with fixed qualities and has
the social aspect as the main consideration. The basic trait that defines the
Scorpio personality is "I desire".
Sagittarius
Sagittarius, the ninth sign of the zodiac, is represented by The Archer. It is a
fire sign with mutable qualities and a universal concern. The basic trait that
defines the Sagittarius personality is "I perceive".
Capricorn
The zodiac sign that is next in the series is Capricorn, represented by The
Sea-goat. One of the three earth signs, Capricorn displays cardinal qualities
and has a universal area of concern. The basic trait that defines the
Sagittarius personality is "I use".
Aquarius
The second last sign of the western astrology is Aquarius, with the symbol of
The Water Carrier. The last air sign, it is characterized by fixed qualities and
a universal concern. The basic trait that defines the Aquarius personality is "I
know".
Pisces
Pisces, represented by The Fish (two fish), is the last sign in the western
astrology. The third, and the last, water sign, it shows mutable qualities and a
universal consideration. The basic trait that defines the Aquarius personality
is "I believe".
The Three Qualities
Cardinal
The moveable signs of the western astrology represent cardinal qualities. The
people born under the signs with cardinal qualities tend to be forceful,
dynamic, initiators and leaders.
Mutable
The bicorporeal or double-bodied signs have the mutable qualities. The people
born under the signs with mutable qualities are quite flexible, gullible,
caring, talkative, imaginative, fidgety, inconsistent, anxious, indecisive and
careless.
Fixed
The four fixed signs of the western astrology represent the height of the four
seasons. The people born under the signs with fixed qualities are firm, strong,
determined, dependable, loyal, confident, resilient, static, obstinate and
resolute. |
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