The seasonal cycle determines the Tropical Zodiac Signs, always beginning with Aries on the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.
Each season has 3 Signs, further divided by elements and qualities. Note how the Cardinal quality, the Signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra & Capricorn, begin each season.
The Fixed quality of Signs, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, are set in the middle and fully embody each season.
The Mutable quality, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, are the fluid Signs that represent the transition from one season to the next.
Illustration of the Tropical Zodiac Signs within the seasonal cycle of the Northern Hemisphere.
The Tropical Zodiac only ever consists of 12 equal Signs, which are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere. Here, they embody the opposite qualities of their season, for instance, Aries becomes the first Sign of autumn while Libra is the first Sign of spring. Similarly, Cancer becomes the first Sign of winter while Capricorn begins summertime.
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