Cardinal (Aries ♈, Cancer ♋, Libra ♎, Capricorn ♑) - Cardinal signs all have initiative, strength and power. The characteristics of Cardinal signs are bossy, competitive, ambitious, active, enthusiastic and energetic. Aries (fire) inspires others. Cancer (water) leads by their heart and instincts. Libra (air) initiates through new ideas and innovation. Capricorn (earth) has natural authority and leadership abilities.
Fixed (Taurus ♉, Leo ♌, Scorpio ♏, Aquarius ♒) - Fixed signs all have stability, perseverance, security and fixity. The characteristics of Fixed signs are steady, determined, stubborn, reliable, persistent and purposeful. Taurus (earth) is home and financial stability. Leo (fire) is career stability. Scorpio (water) is emotional and spiritual stability. Aquarius (air) is mental and innovation stability.
Mutable (Gemini ♊, Virgo ♍, Sagittarius ♐, Pisces ♓) - Mutable signs all have the ability to adapt, have good communication and are versatile. The characteristics of Mutable signs are adaptable, flexible, changeable, resourceful, inconsistent and versatile. Gemini (air) is intellectual adaptability. Virgo (earth) is organizational adaptability. Sagittarius (fire) is intuition and travel adaptability. Pisces (water) is emotional and spiritual adaptability.