Introductory Concepts
A basic overview of key astrological terms and some of their associations.
Core Principle
Though people tend to have their preferences, all of the zodiac signs are equal and critically important. We must recognize that our biases are only a symptom of our limited experience and learn to appreciate and integrate into ourselves all of these divine qualities.
Author's Note
I intend to greatly expand this page in time since there is much more I have to say about these matters. However, since there has already been so much written about these topics, I have prioritized developing other things on this site first. But for now, this should be enough.
Elements & Modalities
Each zodiac sign derives its characteristics from its element (Fire, Earth, Air or Water), modality (Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable) and planetary ruler.
| CARDINALVisionaries | FIXED Unchanging | MUTABLE Flexible | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRE Energy, Intensity | ARIES Mars | LEO Sun | SAGITTARIUS Jupiter |
| EARTH Matter, Nature | CAPRICORN Saturn | TAURUS Venus | VIRGO Mercury |
| Air Ideas, Logic | LIBRA Venus | AQUARIUS Saturn/Uranus | GEMINI Mercury |
| Water Emotion, Soul | CANCER Moon | SCORPIO Mars/Pluto | PISCES Jupiter/Neptune |
☉Sun
Energy, self-expression, outer personality
☽Moon
Emotion, inner personality
☿Mercury
Communication, practicality
♀Venus
Love, beauty, pleasure, values
♂Mars
Action, drive, sex, ego
♃Jupiter
Growth, luck, optimism, philosophy
♄Saturn
Restriction, time, discipline, rebellion
♅Uranus
Excitement, unconventionality
♆Neptune
Dreams, spirituality, illusion
♇Pluto
Deep truths, death, transformation
⚷Chiron
Injury and healing
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