{"id":3186,"date":"2013-10-19T15:54:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-19T19:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.astrostyle.com\/?page_id=3186"},"modified":"2024-03-06T16:08:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T21:08:27","slug":"cardinal-mutable-fixed-signs","status":"publish","type":"as_learn_article","link":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/cardinal-mutable-fixed-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardinal, Mutable & Fixed Signs: The 3 Qualities in Astrology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 12 zodiac signs are subdivided into 3 qualities or modalities: Cardinal, Mutable and Fixed signs. Knowing yours can help you find ease, harmony and a happy place in any group setting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What role do you play on a team? Are you a starter, a producer, or a finisher? Your Cardinal, Mutable or Fixed quality (also called modalities and triplicities) holds the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the qualities mean in astrology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether your zodiac sign<\/a> (aka your Sun sign) is Cardinal, Mutable or Fixed, your quality or modality plays an important role in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A balanced mix on any team can be ideal, as long as you play to your unique strengths\u2014which we’ll help you decode!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were putting together a record deal, for example, the qualities would work like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cardinal signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cardinal signs would be the stars, or the promoters, or the trendsetters who create the act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixed signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fixed signs would be the patient workhorses who produce the album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mutable signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mutable signs would be the editors who take the near-finished product and do the final mastering and remixing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cardinal Signs in Astrology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These signs start every season\u2014Aries<\/a> kicks off spring, Cancer<\/a> starts summer, Libra<\/a> begins fall and Capricorn is the first winter sign. Thus, they are the leaders and “idea people” of the zodiac. These signs prize originality and like to be first in everything they do. They’re the trendsetters and trend spotters, the ones who get the party started and the crowd hyped. Count on them to initiate a winning idea or plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixed Signs in Astrology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Taurus<\/a>, Leo<\/a>, Scorpio<\/a> and Aquarius<\/a> fall in the middle of every season. They’re the stabilizers\u2014the ones who set up a solid goal or foundation, then start building. Fixed signs can take the enthusiastic ideas that cardinal signs spark, and craft them into something real. They pick up the ball when the cardinal sign passes it, and run the distance to the goal. Fixed signs are the trustworthy types who like “to-do” lists and fancy titles. If a cardinal signs says, “Let’s go on vacation!” the fixed sign will call the travel agency, book the tickets and hotel, and send everyone a list of what to pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mutable Signs in Astrology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Gemini<\/a>, Virgo<\/a>, Sagittarius<\/a> and Pisces<\/a> are the signs end every season\u2014and have learned the hard lessons taught by spring, summer, fall and winter. They know that all good things come to an end, and their role is to prepare everyone for the changing of seasons. Mutable signs are the adapters of the zodiac, a little bit older and wiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More flexible and comfortable with change than other signs, they can “chameleon” themselves to fit into a variety of situations. Mutable zodiac signs are also the editors of the zodiac\u2014the ones who complete the package with a winning touch. A plan can be sparked by a cardinal sign, built by a fixed sign, then perfected with the critical eye of a mutable sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The I*AM System: Is Your Chart Predominantly Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A few years ago, we had an epiphany: What if you could simplify the full birth chart<\/a> into a single archetype? Sure, we love to dive into the depths of all those symbols and squiggles and lines, but a huge part of the world will never reach #astrogeek status. As a result, they could miss out on the incredible tool that astrology provides\u2014the way it can guide decisions, get you unstuck from a crossroads and bring confidence and clarity at key moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So we created the I*AM System<\/a>, an algorithm that calculates 13 facets of the birth chart and tells you what your dominant modality is. You can use this information to guide key decisions about your career path, relationships and how to structure a lifestyle that works for YOU. Maybe you need more autonomy and flexibility, or a job with a social component. Perhaps you crave a certain amount of structure or need public recognition for your work. It’s all scripted in your stars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how the I*AM archetypes work:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Influencers (I):
Charts that are predominantly Cardinal signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Authorities (A):
Charts that are predominantly Fixed signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Mavens (M):
Charts that are predominantly Mutable signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Find out if your whole birth chart is predominantly Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable qualities\/signs with our I*AM Cosmic Calculator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Find your I*AM archetype<\/h2>\n\n\n\n