Cardinal

Modality of Initiation

There are 4 Cardinal Signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn.

These are the signs of initiators and leaders. Cardinal signs indicate a natural inclination to start new projects and bring fresh ideas into action. This leads to success at setting things in motion, but may create difficulties with follow-through.

Cardinal signs spark the initiating force that drives transformation, strongest in Heat interactions. Cardinal signs carry a highly concentrated form of elemental energy ready to start processes - similar to how Mars hours initiate change and how Spirit squared amplifies Heat in the Alchmizer's formulae. Think of Aries (Fire), Cancer (Water), Libra (Air), and Capricorn (Earth) as the raw catalysts of their elements.

Individuals with a Cardinal Sun sign tend to naturally catalyze change - they trigger reactions in others and initiate new situations. They're the ones who get things moving, like a leader who starts a new project, or the spark that starts a fire. You'll find them addressing issues directly in conflicts, and igniting others' enthusiasm.