Just
as the signs are divided into three types depending on how they
act (the qualities) so are the houses. Only the names
are changed. Signs numbered 1, 4, 7, and 10 (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and
Capricorn) are the Cardinal, or Action signs. The Houses
numbered 1, 4, 7, and 10 are called the Angular
Houses,
and they show how this particular person starts things.
Signs numbered 2, 5, 8, and 11
(Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) are the Fixed or Stubborn
signs. Houses numbered 2, 5, 8, and 11 are called the Succedent
Houses because the
"succeed" or come after the Angular Houses. These are the result
houses. They show the results of the actions taken by the Angular
houses.
Signs numbered 3, 6, 9, and 12
(Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) are the Mutable or Adaptable
signs. Houses numbered 3, 6, 9, and 12 are called the Cadent
Houses. They deal with communications,
daily tasks, and service, things that providethe
support that the angular houses need so they can take action.