Another way of classifying the zodiac signs is according to their so-called quadruplicities or qualities. The three quadruplicities can be seen as different ways of being creative.
Cardinal Signs
The four cardinal signs, Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, have in common the impetus to initiate or create, or to counter one initiative with another.
Fixed Signs
The four fixed signs, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, are inclined to sustain or stabilise what has already been created, or to resist or practise endurance in the face of another's initiative.
Mutable Signs
The four mutable signs, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, take what has been created and attempt to alter or adapt it.
Combine the four elements with the three quadruplicities, and we find that each of the zodiac signs has a unique combination of the two. For instance, Taurus alone is fixed earth, Sagittarius alone is mutable fire. These four links will take you to a very brief sketch of the characteristics of each element, and of the differences between each sign of that element on account of the varying quadruplicities.
Zodiac Signs:
Fire
The fire element desires freedom.
Earth
The earth element needs security.
Air
The air element (like fire but with a different emphasis) desires freedom.
Water
The water element (like earth but with a different emphasis) needs security.
Fire Signs
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth Signs
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air Signs
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water Signs
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
We look at ten Planets in the study of Astrology, beginning with
the Sun and the Moon, also known as luminaries. Additionally,
there are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus,
Neptune and Pluto. The energy of the Planets influences our
everyday lives. That said, it's what we do with this energy that
truly matters.
The more recently-recognized Planets (Uranus, Neptune and
Pluto) do not dilute the message of the other Planets, they
simply add to our spectrum of experience. Many consider Jupiter
to be the most benevolent of the Planets, with Venus a close
second. The Sun, Moon and Mercury also tend to cast a golden
glow. On the flip side of things is Saturn's hard energy, followed
by the sharpness of Mars, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
The Planets move at varying speeds, some faster (the Moon)
and some slower (Pluto), depending on how close they are to
the Sun. The fastest Planets (Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars)
are commonly referred to as the inner Planets and speak to the
inner self. The social Planets are Jupiter and Saturn, while the
outer Planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) fix their gaze on the
external world.
Each of the Planets exerts its most powerful energy over the
Sign it rules. This is also referred to as the Sign of its dignity.
There is a second Sign with which each Planet interacts well,
known as the Sign of its exaltation. Directly opposite each
Planet's Sign of dignity is the Sign of detriment; this Planet's
energy is generally unfavorable. Opposite the Sign of exaltation
is the Sign of fall; these Planets exhibit a weakened energy. A
Planet in its natural House (such as Mars in Aries) is
accidentally dignified and strengthened as a result. Perhaps the
most important Planet of all is the one that rules the Ascendant.
For example, those with Virgo on the Ascendant will find that
Mercury, as the ruler of Virgo, exerts a considerable influence
over their chart.
The movement of the Planets is categorized as stationary, direct
or retrograde. A stationary Planet (which will soon be direct or
retrograde) brings with it highly-focused and significant energy.
Direct Planets also exert considerable influence. It is the
retrograde Planets which serve to mix things up. By appearing to
move backward, these Planets generate a diffused and
unfocused energy. The message of retrograde Planets will be
garbled and less effective as a result.
RULING PLANETS OF THE ZODIAC
The Sun (Planet of Self)
The Moon (Ruler of the Emotions)
Mercury (Planet of Communication)
Venus (Planet of Love and Money)
Mars (Planet of Passion)
Jupiter (Planet of Luck)
Saturn (Planet of Karma)
Uranus (Planet of Rebellion)
Neptune (Planet of Illusion)
Pluto (Planet of Power)
ZODIAC ELEMENTS
ARIES
Birth Stone - Diamond
Colour - Scarlet
Power Stone - Red Jasper
Metal - Iron
Ruling Planet - Mars
Flower - Rose
TAURUS
Birth Stone - Emerald
Colour - Powder Blue
Power Stone - Rose Quartz
Metal - Copper
Ruling Planet - Venus
Flower - Violets
GEMINI
Birth Stone - Alexandrine
Colour - Yellow
Power Stone - Mossagate
Metal - Mercurium
Ruling Planet - Mercury
Flower - Camellia
CANCER
Birth Stone - Ruby
Colour - Silver
Power Stone - Sodalith
Metal - Silver
Ruling Planet - Moon
Flower - Lily of the Valley
LEO
Birth Stone - Peridot
Colour - Gold
Power Stone - Rock Crystal
Metal - Gold
Ruling Planet - Sun
Flower - Sunflower
VIRGO
Birth Stone - Sapphire
Colour - Grey
Power Stone - Tiger's Eye
Metal - Nickel
Ruling Planet - Mercury
Flower - Forget Me Not
LIBRA
Birth Stone - Opal
Colour - Pink
Power Stone - Aventurine
Metal - Copper
Ruling Planet - Venus
Flower - Pink Rose
SCORPIO
Birth Stone - Topaz
Colour - Blood Red
Power Stone - Hematite
Metal - Iron
Ruling Planet - Pluto
Flower - Honeysuckle
SAGITTARIUS
Birth Stone - Zircon
Colour - Royal Purple
Power Stone - Lapis Lazuli
Metal - Tin
Ruling Planet - Jupiter
Flower - Climbing Flowers
CAPRICORN
Birth Stone - Garnet
Colour - Earth Colours
Power Stone - Onyx
Metal - Silver
Ruling Planet - Saturn
Flower - Geranium
AQUARIUS
Birth Stone - Amethyst
Colour - Electric Blue
Power Stone - Amazonite
Metal - Aluminium
Ruling Planet - Uranus
Flower - White Orchid
PISCES
Birth Stone - Aquamarine
Colour - Turquoise
Power Stone - Amethyst
Metal - Platinum
Ruling Planet - Neptune
Flower - Lotus
Re: Zodiac and Elements By: Amari
Post # 2 Mar 02, 2008
Thank you. This is a good way to find your element as well. If anyone curious on this, before asking another covan member, read this post. It well.
