cardinal signs

Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn

Cardinal signs in astrology are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn—the four signs that mark the beginning of each season.

They share qualities of initiative, leadership, and the drive to start new things: Cardinal signs are known for taking charge.

In medicine, cardinal signs are the primary indicators of a condition, especially the classic markers of inflammation: redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

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Resistance to displacement

persistence · stubbornness · inertia

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