Definition of modalities in English English dictionary
Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable, the modalities are often called the Quadruplicities or the Qualities Each represents a different dynamic - the cardinal modality initiates action, the fixed modality holds and maintains action, while the mutable modality adjusts and fluctuates
approaches to psychotherapy including individual, group, or family therapy
Cardinal Fixed and Mutable, energies that are the driving forces of the Universe Another name for Cardinal is Initiating energy; for Fixed is Holding; for Mutable is Integrating Indigenous cultures are aware of these universal principles; astrology is the tradition in the West that holds the teaching about Modalities Each zodiac sign, from Aries through Pisces, carries one element and one modality
Each sign is related to a specific modality or "response style") Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn are "Cardinal" (they tend to act directly and decisively) Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius are "Fixed" (they tend to act persistent and determined) Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces are "Mutable" (they tend to be adaptable, flexible)