In astrology, a positive, diurnal or masculine sign refers to any of the six odd-numb ered signs of the zodiac: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius or Aquarius. Western astrology is the system of astrology most popular in Western countries. ... Zodiac signs, 16th century , medieval woodcuts The zodiac is an historical astronomical coordinate system based on the division of the ecliptic[1] into twelve equal signs, each sign defining a specific ecliptic longitude of 30 degrees. ... Aries (Latin for Ram, symbol , Unicode ♈) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Gemini (Latin for twins, symbol , Unicode ♊) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Leo (Latin for lion, symbol , Unicode ♌) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... Libra (Latin for balance, symbol , Unicode ) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... For the astrological sign, see Sagittarius. ... Aquarius (Latin for the Water-bearer or Cup-bearer, symbol , Unicode ♒) is the first sign of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. ...

These signs constitute the fire and air triplicities. They are termed "positive" because they are suppose d to be naturally more communicative, buoyant and sociable - broadly matching the extrovert personality. They typically are supposed to aim for a large number of friends and to focus on working with them rather than on their own resources. They, howev er, rarely display the same senstivity or depth of understanding of emotional subtleties that is found in most negative signs. Positive signs are sometimes referred to as "future-oriented" because they are seen as less conservative and resistant to change than negative signs. Whilst they are often less interested in preserving the status quo than negative signs, in the case of the fire signs at least this is often opposed by the desire for power and prestige that is part of the character attributed to fire signs (especially Aries and Leo). In astrology, a fire sign refers to any of the three signs Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. ... In astrology, an air sign refers to any of the three signs Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. ... In astrology, a triplicity is a group of three signs belonging to the same element. ... The terms Introvert and Extrovert (originally spelled Extravert by Carl Jung, who invented the terms) are referred to as attitudes and show how a person orients and receives their energy. ... In astrology, a negative, receptive, nocturnal, passive or feminine sign refers to any of the six even-numbered signs of the zodiac: Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn or Pisces. ...

In romantic relationships, it is thought by astrological theory that positive signs are compatible with positive signs and negative signs with negative signs because of the similarities in their basic personalities and romantic needs. It is thought that the gregarious nature of the positive signs is likely to be unacceptable both emotionally and physically to negative signs, whilst negative signs are seen as too boring, cautious or shy by positive signs, so that in almost all cases a relationship between the two will lead to conflict that cannot be resolved.

In business a positive sign is considered a harbinger of doom, and a key clue to with-hold from any maor dealings during the time in question. There are many cases of business dealings made under a positive sign going markedly sour to the effect that they have been known to effectively destroy the business in question.

See also

• triplicity
• air sign
• fire sign