Each astrological sign is also grouped by certain common qualities, often related to how they behave or how they relate to others. This is an additional nuanced way to describe how each sign expresses itself and flows through life.
The Receptive signs are Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces. They tend to be the more intuitive, measured, open, and responsive. These six signs are approximately 60-degrees or 120-degrees apart from each other. The all tend to communicate and play well together.
The Active signs are Aries, Gemini. Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius. They tend to be more engaged, extroverted, and reactive. These six signs are approximately 60-degrees or 120-degrees apart from each other. The all tend to communicate and play well together.
The Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn. These four signs correspond to the change of seasons and the four cardinal directions. Aries is East and represents the Spring Equinox. Libra is West and represents the Fall Equinox. Cancer is North and aligned with the Summer Solstice. And Capricorn is South and aligned the Winter Solstice. The cardinal signs are action and change oriented. They tend to be ambitious and independent personality types.
The Fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius. These four signs are firmly placed in the middle of each season, bringing stability to the environment around them. Fixed signs progress slowly, but surely when it comes to their projects. The fixed signs are determined and can also be rather stubborn.
The Mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces. These four signs situated right before each season changes. They represent the transition between seasons and life, in general. They are flexible, adaptable, changeable, and intuitive. Sometimes they have difficulty finishing what they start.