The Three Modalities in Astrology...
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In each group of elements in astrology,
there is one sign in each modality. The elements of fire, earth, water and air each contain one cardinal sign, one fixed sign and one mutable sign.
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The Modalities & Control...The most striking difference between the modalities of cardinal, fixed and mutable signs is in their concern with control and their ability to control. In the broadest sense, control is the biggest differentiation between the modalities. Whether it is control of yourself, others, or situations doesn't make any difference, each modality handles control in their own different way...(Click here to read article)
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The Modalities & Commitment...Modalities tell the story of commitment. Your willingness to make commitments, attitude toward commitments, and ability to stick to commitments are determined by the balance of modalties in your chart. With the sun, moon and rising sign having the greatest influence, you can look at the signs of the planets in your chart to get a good idea of how you handle commitment...(Click here to read article)
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Cardinal Signs...
watch people swimming around aimlessly when there are problems to be solved or work to be done. For a cardinal sign, this situation creates an itch that needs to be scratched. Without conscious thought, they will begin giving orders, or orders disguised as suggestions if they are Libras. They will make a plan in their mind and it will grow and fester in their head until they can't hold back any longer. They have to lead the way and initiate things. They need action and movement. Stagnation is counter to their nature. The comfort of stability of the fixed signs won't do, and floundering in daydreams or confusion like a mutable sign is actually disturbing to the cardinal signs. They have a constant need to push forward and make things happen. Many see them as pushy people who place themselves in situations where they are not welcome. Cardinal signs often insert their advice of help when it isn't welcome. They mean well, however, and their energy is a necessary force in the world.
Fixed Signs...
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is being generally slow to action and to commitment. But once they are set in motion, they are like freight trains which stay on track and gain momentum as times passes. They are careful creatures who do take their time in making commitments, but this is only because they take it seriously and know that once they dedicate themselves, they will be immovable. When they give, it is completely; however, they choose the recipients of their gifts with extreme care and expect an equal commitment in return. It is this scenario which causes them the most pain in life. They don't always get the same steady, reliability from people that they are able to give. They end up disappointed and without recourse. Because it is against their nature to force others into action, they are often frustrated by those who can't commit and offer them the reliability they need.
Mutable Signs...
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Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius & Pisces
The most social of the signs, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces want to get along. They enjoy other people and prefer when things go smoothly. However, they are the most likely to feel an inner struggle between what they want, and what other people or society wants from them or expects them to be. Furthermore, they don't like to assert themselves or to make demands of other people to get their way. Although they have long fuses and will
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take a lot of pressure from people who are pushing them; ultimately, their greatest need is for freedom. When they feel trapped by the desires of others or the demands of society to conform, they will find a way to break free. It may be a smooth slide out of a relationship where the other person doesn't even realize what's happening, or it may be a list of excuses about why they cannot live up to an obligation or responsibility.
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Preferring to skirt around issues, mutable signs rarely confront things head-on because they don't want to hurt the feelings of other people and because they simply lack the skills. Debates over issues with mutable sign people can run in circles because they lack a straightforward approach. But if pushed and with no other way out, mutable signs will lash out and it won't be pretty. Because they aren't comfortable controlling people or leading people, forcing their will upon people in the simple aim to retain their freedom is awkward for them. They resent having to do it and will frequently overdo it by cutting deeply another person's feelings or even by getting into it physically. Fighting for themselves isn't their natural terrain, and they aren't good at it. They are more comfortable fitting in. Allowing mutable signs their space and appreciating their gentle ways without trying to manipulate them is the best way to enjoy their company and give them the inner peace they crave.
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The Zodiac Signs & Commitment to Relationships...Read our complete description of each zodiac sign's attitude toward commitment to relationships. Starting with Aries and ending with Pisces, the signs are Ranked from Quickest to Slowest in their ability to commit to relationships. Understand how their willingness to commit is intimately connected with their modality....(Click to read article)
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