The Quadruplicities (Qualities)

Like the elements (refer to: The Elements at http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/7893... there are a number of methods to weigh the qualities of a natal chart.

Looking at the balance of the quadruplicities in a chart can give a general feel for how an individual utilises the energy available to them. For example, a person with cardinal signs heavily emphasised but with very little fixed sign focus, and no mutable sign activity at all. This person would most probably be full of enthusiasm for life and could have many new projects and ideas to work on at any given time. The lack of other qualities (fixed & mutable) could indicate that the person has difficulty in following through on these plans and ideas, and possibly finds it difficult to adjust these plans to suit reality and challenges. In many cases that I have been involved with, a lack of a quality is often compensated for within a relationship where the other person has a heavy emphasis on the missing quality.

Generally speaking the quadruplicities represent the three basic qualities of life: cardinal (creation); fixed (preservation); and mutable (adjustment). In other words a project, phase, or relationship begins, then takes on form or structure, and finally needs to be reorganised as circumstances change and begin again. So the cardinal, fixed, mutable process continues as a time goes on.

Cardinal: (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn)

Those heavily influenced by the cardinal signs tend to be full of initiative, have no problems in beginning new projects and are usually quite busy with new plans. Within a group setting, the cardinal signs are most likely to lead others through their enthusiasm for the group's aim. The energy expressed through this quality is powerful, but usually short lived - a bit like when a match is struck - there is that initial burst of flame that is big but dies down quickly.

Aries tends to express it's cardinality through the world of firsthand experience and pioneering activity. Cancer seems to be motivated by activities that satisfy their moods and emotional needs. Libra tends to be motivated by the need for inspiring communication between both individuals and groups. Capricorn tends to express itself through achieving material rewards and be motivated by results.

Key Words

initiating energy * drive not sustained for long * enterprising * use direct approach * initiate change * uncooperative * assertive * aggressive * creative * self-conscious * independent * self-seeking * impatient with others * unaware of desires outside of self * ruthless * opportunist.

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