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Changeable Signs [Astro*Index]

An old classification for signs that were said to change their nature depending on whether they were on the east half of the west half of the chart.

Taurus was thought to be hot in the east and cold in the west;

Gemini hot and dry in the east, cold and moist in the west;

Leo hot and dry in the east, hot and moist in the west;

Virgo hottish in the east, cold and moist in the west;

Sagittarius cold and moist in the east, hot and dry in the west;

Capricorn cold and dry in the east, cold and moist in the west.

 

See also:
♦ Sign
Changeable Signs [DeVore]

Certain Signs were so classed because they are said to change their natures according to their positions. These arc:

In the EastIn the West
TaurusHotCold
GeminiHot and dryCold and moist
LeoHot and dryHot and Moist
VirgoHottish ColdMoist
Sagittarius   Cold and moistHot and dry
CapricornCold and dryCold and moist

Wilson in his dictionary calls these foolish distinctions.

(v. Signs)

See also:
♦ Sign

 

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