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Modalities

Three modes of expression: Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable.

Modalities describe how signs express their energy. Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) initiate and lead. Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) sustain and stabilize. Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) adapt and change. Each element has one sign of each modality, creating 12 unique combinations.

Example

A Cardinal Fire sign (Aries) starts things with passion, while a Fixed Fire sign (Leo) maintains creative projects with dedication.

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