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The Signs, Qualities, and Elements Flashcards

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What is the symbol for Aries?

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Ram

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What is the symbol for Taurus?

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Bull

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What is the symbol for Gemini?

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Twins

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What is the symbol for Cancer?

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Crab

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What is the symbol for Leo?

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Lion

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What is the symbol for Virgo?

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Virgin

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What is the symbol for Libra?

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Scales

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What is the symbol for Scorpio?

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Scorpion

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What is the symbol for Sagittarius?

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Archer

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What is the symbol for Capricorn?

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Goat

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What is the symbol for Aquarius ?

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Water Bearer

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What is the symbol for Pisces?

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Two fishes

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What are the dates for Aries?

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Mar 21 - Apr 19

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What are the dates for Taurus?

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Apr 20 - May 20

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What are the dates for Gemini?

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May 21 - Jun 20

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What are the dates for Cancer?

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Jun 21 - Jul 22

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What are the dates for Leo?

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Jul 23 - Aug 22

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What are the dates for Virgo?

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Aug 23 - Sep 22

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What are the dates for Libra?

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Sep 23 - Oct 22

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What are the dates for Scorpio?

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Oct 23 - Nov 21

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What are the dates for Sagittarius?

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Nov 22 - Dec 21

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What are the dates for Capricorn?

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Dec 22 - Jan 19

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What are the dates for Aquarius?

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Jan 21 - Feb 18

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What are the dates for Pisces?

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Feb 18 - Mar 20

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What planet rules Aries?

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Mars

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What planet rules Taurus?

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Venus

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What planet rules Gemini?

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Mercury

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What planet rules Cancer?

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The Moon

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29
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What planet rules Leo?

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The Sun

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30
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What planet rules Virgo?

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Mercury

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31
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What planet rules Libra?

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Venus

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32
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What planets rule Scorpio?

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Pluto; sub-ruled by Mars

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33
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What planet rules Sagittarius?

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Jupiter

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What planet rules Capricorn?

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What planets rule Aquarius?

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Uranus; sub-ruled by Saturn

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What planets rule Pisces?

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Neptune; sub-ruled by Jupiter

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What house does Aries rule?

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What house does Taurus rule?

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What house does Gemini rule?

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What house does Cancer rule?

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What house does Leo rule?

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What house does Virgo rule?

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What house does Libra rule?

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What house does Scorpio rule?

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What house does Sagittarius rule?

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What house does Capricorn rule?

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10th House

47
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What house does Aquarius rule?

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11th House

48
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What house does Pisces rule?

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12th House

49
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What are the four elements of the signs?

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Fire, Air, Water, Earth

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What characteristics does fire element display?

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Strong, confident, creative, fun, enthusiastic, selfish

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What characteristics does air element display?

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Communicative, intellectual, clever, fair, direct, objective, perceptive

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What characteristics does water element display?

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Emotional, empathetic, receptive, intuitive, wavering, moody

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What characteristics does earth element display?

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Dependable, practical, conservative, materialistic, responsible, cautious, sensual

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What are the three fire signs?

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Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

55
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What are the three air signs?

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Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

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What are the three water signs?

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Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

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What are the three earth signs?

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Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

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What are the three qualities/modalities of the signs?

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Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable

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What are the four cardinal signs/houses?

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Aries (1st), Cancer (4th), Libra (7th), Capricorn (10th)

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What are the four fixed signs?

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Taurus (2nd), Leo (5th), Scorpio (8th), Aquarius (11th)

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What are the four mutable signs?

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Gemini (3rd), Virgo (6th), Sagittarius (9th), Pisces (12th)

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What quality/modality is at the beginning of a season?

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What quality/modality is in the middle of a season?

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What quality/modality is at the end of a season?

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What characteristics does cardinal quality display?

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The pioneers and leaders of the zodiac. Initators, active, quick, ambitious.

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What characteristics does mutable quality display?

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The editors of the zodiac, the ones who round out the finished product with fluidity. Adaptable, flexible, diplomatic.

67
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What characteristics does fixed quality display?

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Stabslizers of the zodiac who steady the course of action. Stable, determined, resolute.

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Aries?

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Bold, courageous, determined, confident, passionate, impatient, aggressive, impulsive

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Taurus?

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Reliable, patient, practical, devoted, sensual, stable, stubborn, artistic, creative, jealous, possessive, uncompromising, materialistic

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Gemini?

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Gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, talkative, expressive, socialable, impulsive, nervous, indecisive, inconsistent

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Cancer?

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Tenacious, imaginative, loyal, emotional, moody, pessimistic, manipulative, insecure, nurturing, intuitive, sensitive

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Leo?

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Creative, passionate, generous, warm, cheerful, humorous, leadership, confident, arrogant, stubborn, lazy, selfish

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Virgo?

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Loyal, caring, helpful, tender, guarded, analytical, kind, shy, hardworking, worrier, detail-oriented, good communicators, critical

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Libra?

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Cooperative, diplomatic, fair, peaceful, gracious, social, avoids conflict, indecisive, self pity, unforgiving

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Scorpio?

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Resourceful, brave, passionate, powerful, determined, distrusting, suspicious, calm, mysterious, jealous, manipulative, violent

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Sagittarius?

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Generous, curious, energetic, optimistic, enthusiastic, idealistic, adventurous, sense of humor, over promises, impatient, direct, outspoken

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Capricorn?

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Responsible, disciplined, self-control, independent, grounded, traditional, rule-followers, unforgiving, condescending, cold, distant, pessimistic, stubborn

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Aquarius?

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Progressive, original, independent, eccentric, intellectual, deep thinkers, idealistic, spontaneous, humanitarian, tempermental, uncompromising, cold, distant, abrupt, aggressive

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What are some characteristics of the sign of Pisces?

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Compassionate, selfless, empathetic, creative, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise, fearful, overly trusting, victim, escapism

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What sign represents our identity and our what we present to the world?

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What sign represents our internal soul, emotions, and instincts?

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What is the ascendant?

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The ascendant is on the horizon line at left side of the chart, at sunrise. The sign at the ascendant point during time of birth is a person’s ascendant or “rising sign.” The rising sign acts like a filter through which the rest of your chart is sifted. The planet that rules the rising sign is considered to be the “chart ruler.”

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What is a rising sign?

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Your rising sign is the most significant sign in your chart. It is also known as your ascendant. Your rising sign is your external presence that you present to the world–your personality, how you look, create new impressions, and interact with others.

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Which signs are feminine and which are masculine?

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Water and earth signs are feminine. Fire and air signs are masculine.

The feminine signs are usually known for a more passive approach, deep intuition, and introverted energy. The masculine signs are typically known for an active approach, gut instinct, and extroverted energy.

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