Cardinal Signs
The four cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.
What are the cardinal signs?
Cardinal signs open each season, so they're the zodiac's initiators. Ambitious, action-oriented and full of drive, they start things, lead and set change in motion. They're natural pioneers, though they can struggle to follow through once the excitement of beginning fades.
Cardinal sign personality & traits
Initiating, ambitious, driven, leaderly, decisive — and sometimes controlling, restless or quick to move on.
Cardinal signs in love & compatibility
In love, cardinal signs pursue what they want and take the lead, bringing momentum and direction to a relationship.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the cardinal signs?
The 4 cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Cardinal signs open each season, so they're the zodiac's initiators. Ambitious, action-oriented and full of drive, they start things, lead and set change in motion. They're natural pioneers, though they can struggle to follow through once the excitement of beginning fades.
What does it mean to be a cardinal sign?
Initiating, ambitious, driven, leaderly, decisive — and sometimes controlling, restless or quick to move on.
Who are cardinal signs most compatible with?
In love, cardinal signs pursue what they want and take the lead, bringing momentum and direction to a relationship.