The Astrological Modes
The Natal Chart also reveals the “Mode” of your life – essentially the way that you go about things, the dominant manner of your behavior and human activity in the world. There are three Modes with the Natal Chart:
The Cardinal Mode embraces the Signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. These Signs tend to start, initialize and lead. When this Mode predominates in your chart it indicates that you are a self starter - person of direct and decisive action who has a realistic grasp of circumstances and their potentials. You have a strong need for action and excel at initiating and organizing new enterprises. Your immediate concern is for the present and neither the past nor the future is of much concern to you. You are capable of acting in a very opportunistic manner when it comes to seizing opportunities that will be advantageous to you.
The Fixed Mode embraces the Signs of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Sagittarius. These Signs tend to maintain, stabilize and continue. When this Mode predominates in your chart, persistence and determination motivated by the desire to achieve concrete results lies at the core of your activity and behavior in the world. You are very goal oriented and are someone who sees things through to the end. You are inclined towards future goals, and are willing to put forth an unwavering effort to achieve them. Sustained efforts over a long period of time are second nature to you – you hang on, see things through and work to preserve life.
The Mutable Mode embraces the Signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. These Signs tend to adapt, stop or end. If the Mutable Mode predominates in your chart, adaptability and the ability to utilize past experiences for present benefit are your strongest points. You have an excellent memory and a richness of character born out of broad experience as well as the ability to mould yourself to survive and prosper in any circumstances. You also have the ability to work around obstacles rather than trying to control them directly.
Complete Astrological Modes