And the mutable signs are the most adaptable — but also wishy-washy — signs, and they transition us from one season to the next.
Now you know there are three signs per element. Each sign is also assigned a quality or modality: cardinal, fixed, or mutable. There are four zodiac signs per modality. The cardinal signs are the initiators of the zodiac who may struggle with follow-through; they kick off a given season. The fixed signs are the most resolute (and also most stubborn) of the zodiac and fall at the heart of a season. And the mutable signs are the most adaptable — but also wishy-washy — signs, and they transition us from one season to the next. Here's how those look: