The Influence Of The Elements - Square Or Cross
The Influence Of The Elements - Square Or Cross The elements are always in a square relationship to each other. Each square or cross (as they are sometimes referred to) is known as a Quaternary and each Quaternary contains 4 signs, one from each element. The three groups are known as Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable Signs. This sign division is similar to the House division - Angular, Succedent, and Cadent houses. (If necessary, refer back to Lesson VII and refresh your mind on the principle of this House Division). The elements themselves are divided into four groups of three Signs each, and each group is known as a Triplicity. The groups into which the elements are characterized. Fire, Earth, Air, Water, are known as Triplicities and the squares or crosses which they form with each other are known as Quaternaries. There is a popular conception in the field of astrology concerning the nature or influence of the square. There are those astrologers who contend ...