Rooted or Rigid? Understanding the Fixed Signs in Your Birth Chart
Learn more about the gifts of the Fixed Signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius
Fixed signs in astrology show how you hold steady in life. They reveal how you stay committed, keep going, and handle change.
These signs—Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius—bring strength, focus, and loyalty to your personality. But like all types of energy, Fixed energy works best when it’s balanced.
Too much, and you may feel stuck or unwilling to grow. Too little, and you may struggle to follow through when things get hard.
In this article, we’ll look at how Fixed sign placements affect your ability to commit, how to spot too much or too little Fixed energy, and how to work with it in healthy, helpful ways.
How to Spot Fixed Energy in Your Chart
To see your Fixed energy, you’ll need your birth chart. Here’s how to check:
Look at your personal planets: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—and your Ascendant (rising sign).
Count how many of these fall in Fixed signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, or Aquarius.
If 4 or more are in Fixed signs, you likely have high Fixed energy.
If 2 or fewer, your Fixed energy is probably low.
Some charts include a score for Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable energies. If yours does, check how strong your Fixed score is compared to the others.
Balanced Fixed Energy: The Power to Stick With It
If your Fixed energy is balanced, you’re likely good at following through. You can handle the boring or repetitive parts of any goal—like laying each brick when building a house. You’re steady, loyal, and don’t give up easily.
You also don’t commit to things without thinking. You value your time and energy. People with balanced Fixed energy are often dependable and trusted by their friends, coworkers, and loved ones.
Too Much Fixed Energy: The Struggle to Let Go
If you have a lot of Fixed energy (four or more planets in Fixed signs), you may find it hard to change. You might:
Be emotionally stubborn
Think in rigid or “black-and-white” ways
Hold too tightly to people or things
Keep doing things the old way—even when it’s not working
Get into fights over your opinions
Don’t worry; this doesn’t mean you’re stuck forever. There are tools that can help. Crystals like peach moonstone, labradorite, and carnelian help loosen mental knots. Essential oils like ylang ylang, neroli, and clary sage can soften tension and help you adapt with ease.
Too Little Fixed Energy: The Struggle to Stay On Track
If you have very little Fixed energy, you might find it hard to stick with things. You may:
Have trouble building routines or habits
Act on impulse and change your mind often
Struggle to follow through on promises
Be seen as flaky or unreliable
Doubt your choices and second-guess yourself
You can still succeed—you just need a little help building focus and discipline. Try using hematite, tiger’s eye, or green onyx crystals. They can boost your inner strength. Essential oils like cedarwood, orange, and geranium help build confidence and trust in your actions.
The Final Word: Fixed Signs Are Here to Help You Grow
Whether you have too much Fixed energy or not enough, the most important thing is awareness. Fixed signs teach us how to commit, stand strong, and stay loyal—but they also remind us that change is necessary too.
If you’re heavy in Fixed signs, learn to loosen your grip. Let life move and evolve. If you’re low in Fixed energy, create simple routines and build steady habits. Your birth chart doesn’t lock you in—it guides you forward.
And when you understand how Fixed energy works in your life, you’ll move through it with more balance, peace, and purpose.
May the stars guide your way,
Aleks
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