Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

44 SELF-INITIATION INTO THE GoLDEN DAWN l'RAomoN
Signs are also divided into three Quadruplicities (or groups of four Signs). Each of
these Quadruplicities is attnbuted to one of the three qualities of Cardinal, Mutable,
and Kerubic (Fixed).
The Triplicities (grouped by Element)
Fire Signs
Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Positive traits: fiery, impassioned, eager, spontaneous,
independent, and enthusiastic. Negative traits: They can be too forceful, domineering,
and overbearing.
Water Signs
Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Positive traits: intuitive, receptive, emotional, sensitive,
compassionate, and complex. Negative traits: They can be moody, easily influenced,
self-pitying, and wavering.
Air Signs
Libra, Aquarius, and Gemini. Positive traits: able to communicate well, intellectual,
logical, open-minded, idealistic, and objective. Negative traits: They can be cold,
insensitive, and impractical.
Earth Signs
Capricorn, Taurus, and VIrgo. Positive traits: stable, earthy, practical, dependable,
conservative, and sensual. Negative traits: They can be dull, slow, possessive, and
overly materialistic.
The Quadruplicities (grouped by quality)
Cardinal Signs
Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. These Signs are known as Cardinal because
they rule the change of seasons: Aries-spring; Cancer-Summer; Libra-Fall;
and Capricorn-Wmter. These Signs are also attributed to the four cardinal points
of the compass: Aries-East; Cancer-North; Libra-West; and Capricorn-South.
Positive qualities: Cardinal Signs are active, fervent, independent, enthusiastic,
ambitious, and initiating. Mentally they are quick and insatiable. Negative qualities:
They can be impetuous, domineering, thoughtless and without the ability to follow
through with projects they have started.
Kerubic Signs
Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, and Taurus. These Fixed Signs govern the middle month of
each season. Unlike the Cardinal Signs which herald the transition between seasons,
the Kerubic Signs are solidly established in the heart of each season. Positive
qualities: These Signs are stable, determined, persevering, able to concentrate, and
accumulative. Their goals are reached slowlybut steadily. They are perceptive and
have excellent memories. Negative qualities: They can be egotistical, obstinate and
too firmly ingrained in their ways and opinions.