MODALITIES
Cardinal
Cardinal signs symbolize starting, directing, and responding to a new phase.
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Zodiac signs
Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn share the cardinal modality in Western astrology.
Element and modality
A modality describes a way of engaging with change; an element describes a style of expression. Each modality includes one sign from each element. These are interpretive groupings, not measures of ability or predictions of behavior.
Reflection
Where would taking the first step help?
Try reading your own birth chart
Create a free birth chart, select the placement or symbol you are learning about, and read it alongside this lesson. A planet’s sign, house and aspects add context; keep your recorded birth time and chart settings in view.
