Elements, Modes, Signs (Diploma Workbook) Flashcards
ATTRIBUTES OF FIRE
Aries Leo Sagittarius
Skillful Application
radiant, glowing, warm, flaming energetic, creative, fervent, aspiring, spontaneous, passionate, daring, assertive, courageous, enterprising, self-confident, individualistic independent, free, active, enthusiastic, exuberant, demonstrative, inspirational, rapturous, spirited, impassioned, optimistic
Unskillful Application
hotheaded, rash, impatient, impulsive impetuous, excitable, willful, uncontrollable, burns out, aggressive, pushy, violent, domineering, obnoxious, egocentric, overwhelming, foolhardy, insensitive, overzealous, fanatical, manic, unrealistic, chases false hopes
ATTRIBUTES OF AIR
Gemini Libra Aquarius
Skillful Application
mental, intellectual, abstract, rational, logical, conceptual, theoretical, communicative, social, friendly, gregarious, curious, inquisitive, alert, clever, witty, versatile, objective, impersonal, impartial, dispassionate, unbiased, fair, tolerant, unprejudiced, observant
Unskillful Application
spacey, ungrounded, intangible, insubstantial, ethereal, over-intellectual, wordy, verbose, loquacious, nosy, meddlesome, gossiping, uncaring, detached, unfeeling aloof, distant, removed,
inconsistent, flighty, nervous, indecisive, vacillating
ATTRIBUTES OF EARTH
Taurus Virgo Capricorn
Skillful Application
practical, pragmatic, realistic, useful, dependable, reliable, trustworthy, deliberate, cautious, grounded, solid, stable, physical, tangible, material, substantial, structured, corporeal, sensuous,patient, enduring, persevering, plodding, persistent, resolute, industrious, productive
Unskillful Application
overly conservative, unenterprising, afraid to take risks, security oriented, opportunistic, Machiavellian, stubborn, rigid, unyielding, materialistic, acquisitive, possessive, narrow-minded, has tunnel vision, obstinate, intransigent, inflexible, immovable, unchangeable, unbending
ATTRIBUTES OF WATER
Cancer Scorpio Pisces
Skillful Application
nurturing, sustaining, providing, protecting, shielding, retiring, feeling, emotional, sensitive, empathic, compassionate, healing, bonding, merging, unifying, dissolving, absorptive, impressionable
flowing, receptive, yielding, adaptive, amorphous, changing, psychic, deep, hidden, mysterious
Unskillful Application
overprotective, smothering, clinging, needy, overemotional, maudlin, fearful, insecure, thin-skinned, shy, undefined, chaotic, disordered, lacks ego strength, weak, helpless, powerless, dependent, “watered down”, victimized, martyred, secretive, deceptive, covert, uncommunicative, untruthful
Qualities of the Cardinal Modality
Aries Cancer Libra Capricorn
Skillful Application
generating, beginning, doing, initiating, originating, enterprising, active, direct, purposeful
Unskillful Application
starts but does not finish, impatient, dissatisfied, overactive, overcommitted, forceful
Qualities of the Fixed Modality
Taurus Leo Scorpio Aquarius
Skillful Application
concentrating, stabilizing, sustaining, finishing, establishing, preserving, conserving, steadfast, focused, powerful, persistent, constant, determined
Unskillful Application
stubborn, rigid, resistant to change, stuck, obsessed, overly retentive, inert, habit-bound
Qualities of the Mutable Modality
Gemini Virgo Sagittarius Pisces
Skillful Application
distributing, adaptable, flexible, adjustable, connecting, linking, mental, adapting, learning, changing, versatile, dual
Unskillful Application
scattered, unfocused, depleted, dissipated, diffused, distracted, inconsistent, prone to worry, indecisive, restless, unfinishing
ARIES (1st House, Mars)
Cardinal Fire, Yang, Personal
Initiating Identity Action
Head, Face
“I Am” The Pioneer.
My need to be independent and develop self awareness.
Single-pointed release of energy toward a new experience.
Self-willed urge for action, self-assertion.
Initiates action.
Takes initiative (cardinal) that demonstrates its personal courage and ability to act on its own inspiration (fire).
Skillful Application - Courage, Adventure.
Energetic
Courageous
Independent
Dynamic
initiating, starting, pioneering, innovative, giving birth, inspiring, daring, naive, spontaneous, childlike, direct, innocent, energetic, driving, eager, confident, forceful, assertive, headstrong, enthusiastic, exuberant, active, independent, courageous, fearless, competitive
Unskillful Application - Rage.
Impulsive
Aggressive
Restless
rash, reckless, careless, starts but does not finish, impulsive, irresponsible, violent, self-centered, foolhardy, impatient, aggressive, overpowering, selfish, belligerent, brusque, uncontrollable, uncooperative, combative, overzealous, temperamental, argumentative, overbearing, headstrong, coarse
TAURUS (2nd House, Venus)
Fixed Earth, Yin, Personal
Stabilizing Material Security
Neck, throat, ears
“I Need” The Builder.
My need to be resourceful, productive and stable.
Depth of appreciation related to immediate physical sensations.
Possessiveness, retentiveness, steadiness.
Harnesses the power of the material world.
Develops security through stabilizing (fixed) its resources and developing them into fertile (earth) fields from which it can provide much abundance.
Skillful Application - Serenity, Silence, Simplicity.
Reliable
Patient
Sensual
Determined
earthy, practical, productive, prudent, conserving, sensual, physical, resourceful, industrious, steadfast, stable, reliable, dependable, loyal, trustworthy, persevering, patient, deliberate, persistent, enduring, consistent, determined, artistic, aesthetic, loves the beauty of nature, domestic, placid
Unskillful Application - Laziness.
Stubborn
Materialistic
Selfish
materialistic, conservative, possessive, overcautious, acquisitive, too security oriented, stubborn, stuck in a rut, fixed in his/her ways, bull-headed, sluggish, torpid, lethargic, self-indulgent, lazy, passive, uncontrolled appetites
GEMINI (3rd House, Mercury)
Mutable Air, Yang, Personal
Adapting to Social and Intellectual Learning
Arms, hands, lungs
“I Think” The Communicator.
My need to communicate with and learn from others.
Immediate perception and verbalization of all connections.
Changeable, curiosity, talkativeness, friendliness.
Disperses information.
Disperses (mutable) information (air) connecting to many through intellectual stimulated exchanges that generate new ideas and relationships.
Skillful Application - Openness, Experience.
Intellectual
Adaptable
Quick-Witted
Social
mental, intelligent, bright, learns easily, witty, curious, inquisitive, alert, logical, rational, knowledgeable, literary, fluent, studious, communicative, verbal, talkative, articulate, sociable, linking, jack-of-all trades, adaptable, flexible, dual, versatile, clever, dexterous, lighthearted, inventive, changeable
Unskillful Application - Chaos.
Deceitful
Ignorant
Gossipy
superficial, spacey, shallow, overly abstract, intangible, over-intellectualizing, diffusive, unemotional, wordy, gossiping, nosy, imitative, fretful, master of none, inconsistent, scattered, noncommittal, indecisive, nervous, high-strung, capricious, fickle, restless, impatient, flighty
CANCER (4th House, Moon (Ceres))
Cardinal Water, Yin, Personal
Initiating Emotional and Soul Action
Stomach, breast
“I Feel” The Nurturer.
My need to give and receive emotional warmth and security.
Instinctive nurturing and protective empathy.
Feeling, reserve, moods, sensitivity, self-protection.
Initiates emotional ties, bonds and feelings.
Initiates (cardinal) familial bonds through demonstrating care (water).
Skillful Application - Caring, Nurturance.
Nurturing
Empathetic
Creative
Protective
emotional, feeling, receptive, sensitive, psychic, gentle, tender, vulnerable, sympathetic, nurturing, providing, caring, sustaining, protective, maternal, feeding, domestic, patriotic, shy, retiring, collecting, tenacious, oriented toward the past, retentive
Unskillful Application- Invisibility, Mothering.
Possessive
Overemotional
Insecure
insecure, moody, defensive, over-emotional, non-trusting, hypersensitive, touchy, brooding, smothering, clinging, consuming, overprotective, dependent, fearful, timid, clannish, withdrawn, grasping, stuck in the past, afraid to let go
LEO (5th House, Sun (Pallas))
Fixed Fire, Yang, Interpersonal
Stabilizing Identity Security
Heart, Upper back
“I Show” The Performer.
My need to express myself creatively and be appreciated by others.
Sustained warmth of loyalty and radiant vitalization.
Pride and urge for recognition, sense of drama.
Harnesses the power of the persona.
Stabilizes (fixed) a warm and entertaining persona in hopes of gaining attention and having its creative self expression (fire) witnessed.
Skillful Application - Joy, Creativity, Play.
Confident
Generous
Loyal
Enthusiastic
self-assured, self-confident, dynamic, powerful, authoritative, radiant, commanding, impressive, majestic, dignified, noble, honorable, regal, royal, proud, thrives on appreciation, leader, courageous, loyal, self-expressive, creative, dramatic, performing, loving, giving, ardent, magnanimous, warm, big-hearted, generous, playful, flamboyant, romantic
Unskillful Application - Melodrama, Self-Importance.
Dramatic
Egotistical
Bossy
prideful, self-centered, vain, selfish, bombastic, overbearing, conceited, stubborn, dictatorial, domineering, haughty, arrogant, pompous, patronizing, aristocratic, grandiose, snobbish, having a superiority complex, childish, egocentric, possessive, demands to be center of attraction, melodramatic, extravagant, spendthrift, flirtatious, heartbreaker, tease, doubts own creative abilities
VIRGO (6th House, Mercury (Vesta, Ceres))
Mutable Earth, Yin, Interpersonal
Adapting to Material Learning
Intestines
“I Analyze” The Analyst.
My need to analyze, discriminate, and function efficiently.
Spontaneous helpfulness, humility, need to serve.
Perfectionism, analysis, fine discrimination.
Disperses skills.
Wants a diversity (mutable) of skills (earth) to serve life with. Through perfecting its craft Virgo creates meaning for itself.
Skillful Application - Perfection, Analysis, Precision.
Analytical
Practical
Modest
Helpful
mental, intelligent, bright, learns easily, witty, curious, inquisitive, alert, logical, rational, knowledgeable, literary, practical, efficient, clear, analytical, dividing, differentiating, minute, discriminating, discerning, precise, detailed, exacting, meticulous, dexterous, technical, fastidious, organized, economical, disciplined, skillful, helpful, serving, efficient, dutiful, humble, conscientious, health-conscious, utilitarian, unselfish, sanitary, IMPROVEMENT (internal external service)
Unskillful Application- Fussiness, Self-Doubt.
Critical
Picky
Uptight
petty, picky, trivial, skeptical, can’t see the forest for the trees, critical, fault-finding, judgmental, perfectionist, worrisome, lacking confidence, obsessive, compulsive, workaholic, self-deprecating, neurotic, hypochondriac, has germ-fetish, self-denying, prudish
LIBRA (7th House, Venus (Juno))
Cardinal Air, Yang, Interpersonal
Initiating Social and Intellectual Action
Kidneys
“I Relate” The Diplomat.
My need to cooperate with others and to create beauty, balance and harmony.
Harmonization of all polarities for self-completion.
Balance, Impartiality, Tact.
Initiates relationships.
Initiates (cardinal) relationships (air), seeking balance harmony and justice.
Skillful Application - Balance, Aesthetics.
Balanced
Diplomatic
Idealistic
Charming
relating, sharing, cooperative, partner oriented, social, agreeable, easygoing, gregarious, affable, considerate, balanced, weighing, just, fair, tactful, diplomatic, charming, mediating, impartial, aesthetic, artistic, refined, beautiful, harmonious, pleasing, well-proportioned, tasteful
Unskillful Application - Indecision.
Indecisive
Needy
Impatient
dependent, can’t act alone, gives away power to others, indecisive, hesitant, passive, vacillating, inactive, idle, indifferent, fence-straddler, over-compromising, superficial (beauty is only skin deep), vain, overly delicate, imbalanced
SCORPIO (8th House, Pluto (Mars))
Fixed Water, Yin, Interpersonal
Stabilizing Emotional Security
Organs of generation, elimination
“I Transform” The Healer.
My need for deep involvements and intense transformations.
Penetration through intense emotional power.
Compulsive desires, depth, controlled passion, secrecy.
Harnesses the power of its emotional intensity.
Penetrates (fixed) the secret and mysterious (water) aspects of life.
Skillful Application - Depth, Introspection.
Determined
Intuitive
Brave
regenerating, transforming, cathartic, giving birth, complex, metamorphosing, healing, renewing, musical, penetrating, probing, researching, joining, piercing, erotic, sexual, intense, magnetic, powerful, emotional, mysterious, occult, hidden, deep, complex, psychological
Unskillful Application - Moodiness.
Secretive
Obsessive
Jealous
power hungry, destructive, violent, annihilating, sarcastic, death-oriented, obsessive, fixed, extremist, excessive,
overwhelming, lustful, desirous, jealous, possessive, resentful, revengeful, vindictive, cruel, secretive, non-revealing, deceptive, paranoid, suspicious, distrustful, repressed
SAGITTARIUS (9th House, Jupiter (Chiron))
Mutable Fire, Yang, Transpersonal
Adapting to Identity Learning
Hips, thighs
“I Seek” The Explorer.
My need to explore and expand the horizons of my mind and world.
Restless aspiration propelling one toward an ideal.
Beliefs, generalizations, ideals
Disperses enthusiasm.
Seeks unrestricted movement (mutable) and freedom to find meaning that illuminates (fire) its purpose in a buoyant and positive manner.
Skillful Application - Understanding, Expansion, Risk.
Optimistic
Philosophical
Straight-Forward
wise, understanding, sage-like, philosophical, aspiring, metaphysical, ethical, idealistic, religious, visionary, moral, truth-seeking, open-minded, optimistic, hopeful, jovial, expansive, buoyant, generous, benevolent, philanthropic, merciful, tolerant, exploring, adventurous, wandering, seeking, freedom loving, frank outspoken, truthful, speculative, loves animals, athletic
Unskillful Application - Foolishness.
Restless
Tactless
Proud
condescending, pompous, head too high in the clouds, ungrounded, self-righteous, zealous, opinionated, dogmatic, deluded, has blind faith, impractical, a false prophet, looks to Lady Luck, extravagant, indolent, wanderlust, scattered, exaggerating, excessive, seeking a free lunch, irresponsible, tactless, insensitive, wasteful, restless, gambling
CAPRICORN (10th House, Saturn)
Cardinal Earth, Yin, Transpersonal
Initiating Material Action
Knees
“I Utilize” The Governor.
My need for structure, organization, and social accomplishment.
Impersonal determination to get things done.
Self-control, caution, reserve, ambition.
Initiates the long term plan.
Initiates (cardinal) disciplined action in order to accomplish great feats. Through its ability to utilize the tools (earth) it has access to, Capricorn develops the self restraint necessary to climb any mountain.
Skillful Application - Accomplishment, Self-Discipline, Integrity.
Ambitious
Responsible
Disciplined
Reserved
Organized
organized, practical, responsible, disciplined, dutiful, conscientious, structured, systematic, hardworking, mature, law-abiding, dependable, industrious, pragmatic, realistic, constructive, administrating, planning, patient, orderly, deliberate, methodical, efficient, cautious, prudent, frugal, reserved, striving, accomplishing, attaining, ambitious, achieving, successful, recognized
Unskillful Application - Mechanization.
Pessimistic
Cold
Unforgiving
controlling, conservative, obsessed with order, compulsive, guarded, overcautious, rigid, fearful, miserly, materialistic, distrustful, restricted, inhibited, pessimistic, constricted, unemotional, undemonstrative, lacking spontaneity, cold, guilty, repressed, unimaginative, self-doubting, melancholy, opportunistic, calculating, over-ambitious, Machiavellian, manipulating, self-seeking
AQUARIUS (11th House, Uranus (Saturn))
Fixed Air, Yang, Transpersonal
Stabilizing Social and Intellectual Security
Ankles, calves
“I Am Different” The Reformer.
My need to be innovative, original, and to create social change.
Detached coordination of all people and concepts.
Individualistic freedom, extremism.
Harnesses the power of its intellect.
Articulates (air) its well-developed ideas in a self-assured (fixed) way.
Skillful Application - Individuality, Questioning Authority.
Humanitarianism
Independent
Original
Progressive
reforming, progressive, liberal, humanitarian, democratic, universal, philanthropic, altruistic, tolerant, friendly, social, gregarious, people-oriented, independent, freedom-loving, original, bohemian, eccentric, experimental, unorthodox, unusual, unconventional, innovative, revolutionary, futuristic, progressive, New Age, mental, intuitive, inventive, quick, brilliant, electric, scientific
Unskillful Application - Alienation.
Disobedient
Aloof
Impersonal
disorganized, anarchistic, undisciplined, rebelling without a Cause, fanatical,
tearing down but providing no alternative, opinionated, unreasonable, deviant, overly eccentric, a crank, antisocial, impractical, strange, avoiding the here and now, negligent, thoughtless, erratic, unpredictable, inconsistent, impersonal, detached, aloof, unthinking
PISCES (12th House, Neptune (Jupiter))
Mutable Water, Yin, Transpersonal
Adapting to Emotional and Soul Learning
“I Imagine” The Dreamer.
My need to commit myself to a dream or ideal and work toward its realization.
Healing compassion for all that suffer.
Soul yearnings, idealism, oneness, inspiration, vulnerability.
Disperses dreams and visions.
Connects to a vast array of experiences through being open and impressionable (mutable) to its surroundings and offering compassion (water) to many.
Skillful Application - Self-Transcendence, Compassion, Mediation.
Compassionate
Intuition
Empathy
Kind
Artistic
unifying, dissolving, boundless, subtle, infinite, flowing, amorphous, refined,
imaginative, dreamy, poetic, emotional, inspiring, idealistic, utopian, visionary, romantic, mystical, intuitive, spiritual, otherworldly, ethereal, universal, transcendental, atonement, impressionable, mediumistic, receptive, absorbent, sensitive, psychic, empathic, compassionate, healing, gentle, sympathetic, sacrificing, surrendering, humble, unselfish, retiring, renouncing
Unskillful Application - Confusion.
Escapist
Gullible
Sensitive
nebulous, confused, chaotic, unconscious, vague, drifting, intangible, unreal, illusory, impractical, unrealistic, insubstantial, ungrounded, dual, fictitious, delusional, cloudy, indolent, chimerical, deceptive, secretive, reclusive, self-destructive, vulnerable, gullible, indiscriminate, passive, indecisive, procrastinating, escapist, vacillating, hypersensitive, misunderstood, martyred, melancholy, moody, suffering, victimized, lacks faith in self
Fire Signs Rising (Aries, Leo, & Sagittarius)
Spontaneous, enthusiastic, inspired, self expressive, intuitive.
Great vitality, physically energetic, beams energy outward into the world. Marked by a positive, optimistic outlook on life and a confident, bluntly honest demeanor. Active, wants to make a mark on life and see the results of one’s efforts manifested in the world. Action-orientation can lead to wasteful excesses and less awareness
of the subtler needs of self and others.
Air Signs Rising (Gemini, Libra, & Aquarius)
Intellectual, focused on ideas and facts, strong communicator.
Mentally quick and active; inquisitive, social, friendly, verbal. Often clever, with rapid perceptions. Can be overly intellectual to the point of chronically debating everything inwardly without taking action. Wants to understand everything; lives a lot in the world of concepts. Has a natural facility for communication and perceiving others’ viewpoints.
Earth Signs Rising (Taurus, Virgo, & Capricorn)
Grounding, stabilizing, manifesting, generative, hardworking.
A matter-of-fact outlook. Focus on the material world and conservative attitudes can inhibit imagination, which is then allowed to limit the person’s options and/or restrain spontaneous self-expression, Steadiness and reliability are often well-developed and highly valued by self and others. Practicality and inborn patience give more tolerance for routine than other Ascendants show. A systematic approach, usually along established channels, is the most common method of expressing oneself.
Water Signs Rising (Cancer, Scorpio, & Pisces)
Intuitive, emotive, impressionistic, sensitive, responsive.
Most easily influenced by the environment and by other people. Sensitive, moody, wary because of a strong feeling of vulnerability and likelihood of being hurt. Protective of self but also of others one cares about. Sympathetic, feels others’ emotions immediately and forcefully. Very private, lives deeply within oneself.
