Zodiac Information

GROUPS OF ASTROLOGY

The Qualities (the Triplicities)-represent types of activities

Cardinal: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Do something then often lose interest. They tend to be active, independent, social, and outgoing

Fixed: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Stabilize and preserve what has been started. They tend to be constant, reliable, and determined, but also stubborn, inflexible, and resistant to change.

Mutable: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Diffuse and pass on what has been started and stabilized. Tend to be flexible, resourceful, adaptable, and quick to learn, but they are also changeable and easily swayed away from their purpose.

The Elements (the Quadruplicities)-represent tendencies of temperament

Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Active, energetic, courageous, idealistic, self-sufficient, and dynamic. Their initiative, vision, and need to be in charge push them toward positions of leadership.

Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Practical, definite, cautious, practical (down to earth), and good managing people and things. Their need for stability and security keeps them down to earth and focused on the material world.

Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Intellectual, communicative, social, and articulate. Their need to acquire, understand, communicate, and compare information prompts them to use, share, and apply what they know.

Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Sensitive, emotional, intuitive, romantic, and fruitful. Their need to feel rather than think makes them psychic, creative, fluid, and changeable.

THE TWELVE ZODIAC SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC

ARIES
The Pioneer
Planetary Ruler: Mars
Symbol: The Ram
Color: Red
Metal: Iron
Gemstone: Diamond

TAURUS
The Collector
Planetary Ruler: Venus
Symbol: The Bull
Color: green
Metal: copper
Gemstone: Emerald

GEMINI
The Communicator
Planetary Ruler: Mercury
Symbol: The Twins
Color: yellow
Metal: mercury
Gemstone: Agate

CANCER
The Nurturer
Planetary Ruler: The Moon
Symbol: The Crab
Color: silver
Metal: silver
Gemstone: Moonstone

LEO
The Ruler
Planetary Ruler: The Sun
Symbol: The Lion
Color: gold
Metal: gold
Gemstone: Ruby

VIRGO
The Organizer
Planetary Ruler: Mercury
Symbol: The Virgin
Color: dark blue
Metal: nickel
Gemstone: Sapphire

LIBRA
The Mediator
Planetary Ruler: Venus
Symbol: The Scales
Color: indigo
Metal: bronze
Gemstone: Opal

SCORPIO
The Regenerator
Planetary Ruler: Pluto
Symbol: The Scorpion
Color: dark red
Metal: steel
Gemstone: Topaz

SAGITTARIUS
The Traveler
Planetary Ruler: Jupiter
Symbol: The Archer
Color: light blue
Metal: tin
Gemstone: Turquoise

CAPRICORN
The Worker
Planetary Ruler: Saturn
Symbol: The Goat
Color: dark brown
Metal: lead
Gemstone: Garnet

AQUARIUS
The Innovator
Planetary Ruler: Uranus
Symbol: The Water Bearer
Color: electric blue
Metal: aluminum
Gemstone: Amethyst

PISCES
The Dreamer
Planetary Ruler: Neptune
Symbol: The Fish
Color: sea green
Metal: platinum
Gemstone: Aquamarine