Water Signs
When doing an accurate horoscope, it is imperative that we remember that the twelve zodiac signs are influenced by both element and quality. The quality of a sign will help determine how a particular sign will act in a situation. The three qualities are Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable. The element will help determine the innate characteristics associated with a particular sign. The four elements include Air, Earth, Fire, and Water.
If you think a little bit about the natural qualities of water, you will be able to get an idea of what Water Signs are like. Water Signs want to envelop everything, to be everywhere, and to cover as much space as possible, much like water itself. Water signs are very fluid. Individuals that have a strong Water Sign influence will be extremely feeling, sensitive, and imaginative with rich emotional lives. In most cases, Water Signs which represent emotion will clash with Air Signs which represent intellect. Water Signs in a horoscope will show where in life we put emphasis on intuition, nurturing, and emotion.
Cancer
Cancer, the crab, is a cardinal water sign ruled by the Moon. The first thing to remember about the Cancer is that its mood swings are legendary – like a toddler going through his “terrible twos” period. Cancer is a sign that wants what it cannot have, forgets about something as soon as it gets it, and is slightly suspicious. When you see Cancer in your astrological chart you know that it will be showing you the place in your life where you can be most loving and nurturing as well as protective. However, in contrast, it will also show you where you cannot get your way and may even retreat into a fantasy world.
Scorpio
The scorpion, representing Scorpio, is ruled by Pluto. It is a fixed water sign and is a sign of extremes. With Scorpio, it is all or nothing – nothing in between. It is also the sign of secrets. A person with a strong Scorpio influence will be stubborn, unyielding, and full of emotional intensity. These people make great detectives and gossips. The placement of Scorpio in your astrological chart will help you identify the areas in life where you have the most intensity and power. It is an indicator of subconscious forces.
Pisces
The third Water Sign, Pisces, is a mutable water sign, meaning that it is adaptable. Pisces, represented by the fish, is ruled by Neptune. It may very well be the most agreeable sign within the zodiac, although while Pisces may agree with you at the moment will likely turn around and do the complete opposite once you have gone your separate ways. A true Pisces is the most adaptable sign in that it doesn’t want to upset anyone and will bend to be pleasing. Pisces shows compassion. When Pisces shows up on the astrological wheel, it will indicate where you are the most tolerant and compassionate while at the same time the most imaginative. However, beware, since Pisces can also determine where you can be the most self-destructive.
