Modalities in the Natal Chart

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Modalities, also known as Qualities in astrology, represent the way a planet uses energy and takes action. There are three modalities that are used in astrology; Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable. In a Natal Chart you can count the number of planets that are in the different modalities to see which type of energy is used the most. A lot of people have a dominant modality in their chart , although there are people who have a balanced amount of modalities which would mean the way that they use their energy is relatively balanced. 

Cardinal is the first modality. The Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. A person who has predominantly Cardinal planets in their natal chart usually have a good deal of energy and are great at starting things. In the northern hemisphere all the Cardinal signs start at the beginning of each season. This is why Cardinal people love new beginnings. Cardinal people have lots of drive and love taking action on ideas. Cardinal people are initiators and can be pretty assertive at times. They are trailblazer and pioneer type personalities. The problem with Cardinal people though is that they may have trouble seeing things through to completion. 

Fixed is the second modality. The Fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. A person who has predominantly Fixed planets in their natal chart are usually really good at sustaining things and seeing projects through till the end. They usually dislike change and love stability. They can be very resistant to things they don't want to do and they are known for being quite stubborn.They have a good deal of stamina to get through whatever they have started. Basically Fixed people are great at 'sticking ' with anything that they are currently involved in and are very reliable. 

Mutable is the third and last modality. The Mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. A person who has predominantly Mutable planets in their natal chart usually are very good at going with the flow. They are flexible and adaptable to whatever life throws at them and they actually like change. They can be great multi-taskers and can get bored if they don't have enough going on in their lives. The problem with Mutable people is that they can be a bit scattered sometimes and may have trouble committing to things. 

~There you have it. Those are the modalities in astrology which show what type of energy a planet uses and the type of energy that a person predominantly uses. If you are curious about which modality is dominant in your natal chart count the number of planets that are in each modality. Like I said before, you  may find that you are completely balanced or are balanced between two modalities. If you are unsure about how to look at your natal chart, getting your chart done is always recommended~