Cardinal-cross

Because these signs represent the beginning of the four seasons, they share a common "Cardinal" modality: the drive to . The Four Pillars of the Cross

The drive for career, reputation, and public responsibility. Why It Matters: "One Step Forward, Two Steps Back" cardinal-cross

Each point of the cross represents a different area of life demanding attention: Because these signs represent the beginning of the

The urge for independence and personal identity. cardinal-cross

The focus on relationships, balance, and justice.

A Cardinal Cross (also known as a ) occurs when four planets are positioned in the four cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn . These planets form a perfect square in the sky, creating four 90-degree "square" aspects and two 180-degree "oppositions".