The Elements of the Zodiac & Their Key Concepts

KEY CONCEPT

Planet colored by qualities

CARDINAL: ARIES

single-pointed release of energy,

toward a new experience

Self-willed urge for action, self

assertion

FIXED: LEO

sustained warmth of loyalty and

radiant vitalization

pride & urge for recognition,

sense of drama

MUTABLE: SAGITTARIUS

restless aspiration, propelling

toward ideal

beliefs, generalizations, ideals

CARDINAL: CAPRICORN

impersonal determination to get

things done

self-control, caution, reserve

and ambition

FIXED: TAURUS

depth of appreciation related to

immediate physical sensations

possessiveness, retentiveness,
steadiness

MUTABLE: VIRGO

spontaneous helpfulness,
humility & need to serve

perfectionism, analysis, fine

discrimination

CARDINAL: LIBRA

harmonization of all polarities,

for self-completion

balance, impartiality, tact

FIXED: AQUARIUS

detached coordination of all

people and concepts

individualistic freedom,
extremism

MUTABLE: GEMINI

immediate perception, and

verbalization of all connections

changeable curiosity,
talkativeness, friendliness

CARDINAL: CANCER

instinctive nurturing and

protective empathy

feeling, reserve, moods,

sensitivity, self-protection

FIXED: SCORPIO

penetration through intense

emotional power

compulsive desires, depth,

controlled passion, secrecy

MUTABLE: PISCES

healing compassion, for all that

suffers

soul-yearnings, idealism, inspiration, oneness, vulnerability

FIRE SIGNS

EARTH SIGNS

AIR SIGNS

WATER SIGNS

The Elements of the Zodiac & Their Key Concepts

SIGNS

KEY CONCEPT

Planet colored by qualities

CARDINAL: ARIES

single-pointed release of energy,

toward a new experience

Self-willed urge for action, self

assertion

FIXED: TAURUS

depth of appreciation related to

immediate physical sensations

possessiveness, retentiveness,
steadiness

MUTABLE: GEMINI

immediate perception, and

verbalization of all connections

changeable curiosity,
talkativeness, friendliness

IMPULSES: UNCONSCIOUS-I

INSTINCTS: UNCONSCIOUS-YOU
CARDINAL: CANCER

instinctive nurturing and

protective empathy

feeling, reserve, moods,

sensitivity, self-protection

FIXED: LEO

sustained warmth of loyalty and

radiant vitalization

pride & urge for recognition,

sense of drama

MUTABLE: VIRGO

spontaneous helpfulness,
humility & need to serve

perfectionism, analysis, fine

discrimination

THINKING: YOU-CONSCIOUSNESS
CARDINAL: LIBRA

harmonization of all polarities,

for self-completion

balance, impartiality, tact

FIXED: SCORPIO

penetration through intense

emotional power

compulsive desires, depth,

controlled passion, secrecy

MUTABLE: SAGITTARIUS

restless aspiration, propelling

toward ideal

beliefs, generalizations, ideals

CARDINAL: CAPRICORN

impersonal determination to get

things done

self-control, caution, reserve

and ambition

FIXED: AQUARIUS

detached coordination of all

people and concepts

individualistic freedom,
extremism

MUTABLE: PISCES

healing compassion, for all that

suffers

soul-yearnings, idealism, inspiration, oneness, vulnerability

BEING: I-CONSCIOUSNESS