Each of the 12 astrological signs belongs to a certain element in one of its states. This gives us twelve quite different basic types. These varying qualities provide the “backdrop�?to the planetary positions. As each horoscope has different planets in different signs, there can never be a “pure�?Aries or a “pure�?Gemini. Each horoscope is a highly individual, very complex and usually also very varied combination of parts. In order to understand the signs, we must take into account the typical expressions of the elements, as well as the characteristics belonging to the planets associated with the signs.
	Aries  Cardinal fire; ruled by Mars  Willpower, impulsive, initiative, courage, energy, activity  Often rushes headlong into things
	Taurus  Fixed earth; ruled by Venus  Sensual, pleasure-seeker, steadfast, strives for security  Sees red when provoked for a long time
	Gemini  Mutable air; ruled by Mercury  Mental type, witty, communicative, mobile, takes pleasure in learning. Rarely touches down
	Cancer  Cardinal water; ruled by the Moon  Emotional type, stubborn, seeks safety and closeness  Very much a family person
	Leo  Fixed fire; ruled by the Sun  Glamour, generosity, organizer, the center of attention  Likes to take the lion's part
	Virgo  Mutable earth; ruled by Mercury  Precise, differentiates, does what is necessary, utilitarian  A critical point of view
	Libra  Cardinal air; ruled by Venus  A sense of beauty and proportion, tactful, seeks balance and harmony. Sometimes hovers between the scales
	Scorpio  Fixed water; ruled by Pluto  Corrosive, passionate, piercing, extreme situations  Frequently quarrels with the spirits he called
	Sagittarius  Mutable  fire; ruled by Jupiter  Free spirit, carefree, love of movement, cheerful  Wanderlust, often seems to be elsewhere
	Capricorn  Cardinal earth; ruled by Saturn  Enduring, has a sense of purpose, proud, ambitious  Can get stuck in craggy heights
	Aquarius  Fixed air; ruled by Uranus  Communicative, humanitarian, progressive, fraternal  Universal spirit with occasional astonishing obstinacy
	Pisces  Mutable water; ruled by Neptune  Sensitive, compassionate, helpful, sociable  Very adaptable, hard to get a hold on