The TRIPLICITIES & QUADRUPLICITIES of the ZODIAC SIGNS

Each ZODIAC SIGN has unique qualities and characteristics that are specific to that sign. These qualities are influencers for how an individual born under that sign will behave in the various circumstances of living… what will be felt, thought, said, and done according to the experience. An individual has all 12 ZODIAC SIGNS influencing that behavior, according to the positioning of the signs (and the planets) within their horoscope at the time of birth.

Each of the 12 ZODIAC SIGNS is 30° of the ZODIAC WHEEL, and they are grouped into two fundamental arrangements called TRIPLICITIES and QUADRUPLICITIES.

The TRIPLICITIES deal with tendencies of the temperament and correspond to the ELEMENTS of nature (fire, earth, air, water). There are three ZODIAC SIGNS in each TRIPLICITY with three ZODIAC SIGNS separating each (120°; called the TRINE ASPECT).

The QUADRUPLICITIES deal with the basic modes of expression of the temperament in the various areas of life (cardinal, fixed, mutable). There are four ZODIAC SIGNS in each QUADRUPLICITY with two ZODIAC SIGNS separating each (90°; called the SQUARE ASPECT).

The CARDINAL INGRESS is the entry of the SUN into one of the ZODIAC SIGNS of the CARDINAL QUADRUPLICITY (beginning of the FOUR SEASONS):

• VERNAL EQUINOX (Spring) — MAR 20 — ARIES
• SUMMER SOLSTICE — JUN 21 — CANCER
• FALL EQUINOX — SEP 23 — LIBRA
• WINTER SOLSTICE — DEC 22 — CAPRICORN

Each sign has its strengths and weaknesses, having unique characteristics, desires, attitudes, and manners of approaching life and other people. Those signs sharing an elemental association (TRIPLICITY) are naturally compatible. AIR signs are compatible with FIRE signs and EARTH signs with WATER signs. 

One must consider the qualities of the ZODIAC SIGN of the individual in conjunction with the tendencies that are also unique to the TRIPLICITIES and the QUADRUPLICITIES of their sign in order to gain the best understanding of that person. Better understanding of self and others facilitates a more harmonious and joyful life experience.