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.
