Cardinal Signs
The qualities of astrological signs refer to how each sign tends to act in certain situations. There are three main qualities which are known as Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable. The Cardinal Signs are those that usually seem to take action; charging right in to get the job done. People with a strong Cardinal Sign influence will take the lead and are initiators. Often, these same people will create a crisis just to fix it. The four astrological signs that have Cardinal qualities are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. Where you find these Cardinal Signs in your astrological chart will help you understand how these qualities affect your life directly.
Aries
The Aries, or the ram, is a fire sign that is ruled by Mars. People who are born between March 21st and April 20th fall under the Aries sign. It is the sign of willpower, action, new beginnings, courage, energy, and activity. Typically, the Aries will rush headfirst into any situation and take charge, much like a ram. The Aries tends to be quite impulsive and headstrong as they take action now. Individuals with a strong Aries influence usually like to be first in anything that they do. Depending on where Aries is located in your astrological chart, you will be active, energetic, and take the initiative in those areas.
Cancer
The Cancer, or the crab, is a water sign ruled by the Moon. People born between June 22nd and July 22nd will be a Cancer. The crab carries its house with it and so this is the sign of instinctive action, family orientation, and tenacity. In most cases, anyone with a strong Cancer influence will be the emotional type, stubborn, and will usually do the opposite of whatever logical solution exists simply because it may feel better. However, Cancers can be emotionally sustaining and nurturing as well. Where you see Cancer in your astrological chart will indicate where you tend to be instinctive, intuitive, emotional, and moody.
Libra
The Libra, represented by the scales, is an air sign ruled by Venus. Librans are born between September 23rd and October 23rd. This is the sign of reaction, a sense of beauty, proportion, tact, balance, and harmony. Libra is also the sign that rules social graces, manners, and all things that make civil society possible. People with a strong influence from Libra will usually seek balance, although they may even balance the scales. The location of Libra will show you where in life you seek partners, peace, quiet harmony, where you cooperate, and show good taste.
Capricorn
The Capricorn, or the goat, is an Earth sign that is ruled by Saturn. People who are born between December 22nd and January 21st are Capricorns. Like the goat that likes to climb, the Capricorn can easily get stuck in craggy heights or difficult situations. Capricorns are usually enduring, proud, ambitious, and have a great sense of purpose in life. It is also the sign of planned, careful, and calculated action as well as organization. The location of Capricorn in your astrological chart will help you determine and understand where in life you tend to be organized, efficient, careful, and even ambitious.
