Energy manifestation in Signs can be seen by observing whether Sign falls under the category of Moveable (Cardinal), Fixed or Dual (Mutable). Moveable Signs are Aries (Moveable Fire), Cancer (Moveable Water), Libra (Moveable Air) and Capricorn (Moveable Earth).
Fixed Signs are Taurus (Fixed Earth), Leo (Fixed Fire), Scorpio (Fixed Water) and Aquarius (Fixed Air).
Dual (Mutable) Signs are Gemini (Dual Air), Virgo (Dual Earth) Sagittarius (Dual Fire) and Pisces (Dual Water).
Moveable Signs are creators, initiators. They are only concerned with starting something new with their element.
Aries initiates through the fire element. Fire is associated with traits like vitality, warmth. An Aries will project his or her personality into the world through these traits. They sometimes appear to be aggressive, warrior type and they express themselves forcefully. Aries is a moveable sign therefore they are innovators. They are concerned with initiating and innovating rather than stabilizing and seeing things to completion.
Cancer initiates through the water element. The emphasis is on water which is emotionality and relationships. Sign of Cancer very much associated with Mothers. They also make very effective business and sales people as they initiate relationships through emotions like kindness and receptivity. It really feels good in the company of Cancer people as they always bring new and refreshing ideas which bind you emotionally.
Libra initiates through Air element. They are all about ideas and concepts. Air is associated with mental concepts and intellectuality. Libras are known for new ideas and as such become excellent leaders and they are able to “weigh” important matters and then are able to make correct decision.
Capricorn is a moveable earth sign. People with a heavy emphasis of Capricorn in their natal chart initiate through tangible things. They are hard working who often head their own companies. They initiate anything that is tangible and can produce excellent food, music, art.
Fixed Signs persevere. They are resolute and resist change. They have some control issues. They are not swayed easily.
Taurus is fixed Earth. Since the state of earth is fixed this is the most stubborn sign in the Zodiac. The opinions and values of this sign are very difficult to change. Taurus people are concerned with tangible things like real estate and earnings. Their income or source of earnings has to be on rock solid foundation or they lose their sense of security.
Scorpio is a fixed water sign. The control issue is one of emotions. The element of water is associated with emotion, therefore the energy of Scorpio will pull the emotions of others. They will manipulate the emotions of others. This is not something they are trying to do, they just cannot help themselves. It is automatic. They will merge with things, people read them and even feel their secret desires on a subliminal level. With this information, they have certain edge over the other person. That is why this sign has a reputation of intrigue, manipulation and destruction.
Aquarius is a fixed Air sign. The Air element is associated with ideas and concepts. Aquarians have good command of language and can be very witty. They have solid ideas and they apply these solid ideas and concepts often manifesting as philosophical and because of fixed nature of the sign, is very difficult to change.
Dual Signs are energy transformers.
Gemini is a dual Air sign. They are constantly exchanging ideas and concepts with outer world. They provide constant feedback and get labeled as talkative. They constantly modify their view on the receipt of new ideas during course of their lifetime as the world is constantly changing.
Virgo is a dual Earth sign. Earth is associated with things like the immediate physical environment, food, drink and clothing, etc. Virgo’s are fussy and neat. Virgo gathers physical information of the world around them and then acts and organizes accordingly. Virgo always knows what is needed on a physical level, what keep you warm, what you like to eat, what is needed to make your surroundings beautiful. They take in this information, organize it and transform this energy into their own representation.
Sagittarius is the sign that places lot of emphasis on freedom. Sagittarius will take a task and add the power of fire and project this into the world. Because of duality they are filled with ever changing enthusiasm. They are moving and changing their actions.
Pisces move and change within their emotions. It literally inhales the emotions of others first, keep some energy for itself and then give back the energy. They can be very reactive psychologically. They must have their own time for themselves by shutting themselves away from the world first to recharge their own energy systems. They like to do things for the greater good. It is a carefree sign and sometimes gives them the reputation of escapists.