fixed sign: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “fixed sign” mean?
In Western astrology, any of the four zodiac signs that mark the middle of each season (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), characterised by stability, persistence, and resistance to change.
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Meaning and Definition
In Western astrology, any of the four zodiac signs that mark the middle of each season (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), characterised by stability, persistence, and resistance to change.
A term denoting something stable, unchanging, or firmly established; in astrology, describes signs representing consolidation and determination.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical or grammatical differences. British astrology texts may use slightly more formal phrasing.
Connotations
Identical astrological meaning; metaphorical use is rare in both.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both varieties, limited to astrological contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “fixed sign” in a Sentence
[fixed sign] of [zodiac][astrological] [fixed sign]belong to the [fixed signs]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “fixed sign” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- She has a fixed sign ascendant in her birth chart.
American English
- His fixed sign placements make him very stubborn.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used in business contexts.
Academic
Used in astrology, cultural studies, or history of occultism.
Everyday
Rare, only when discussing astrology.
Technical
Astrological term describing one of three modalities.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “fixed sign”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “fixed sign”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “fixed sign”
- Using 'fixed sign' to mean a repaired or corrected sign.
- Confusing with 'cardinal sign' or 'mutable sign'.
- Capitalising unnecessarily unless beginning a sentence.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.
Stability, determination, persistence, and resistance to change.
Rarely; it's primarily an astrological term, though it may be used metaphorically.
Cardinal signs initiate seasons (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn), while fixed signs stabilise them.
In Western astrology, any of the four zodiac signs that mark the middle of each season (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), characterised by stability, persistence, and resistance to change.
Fixed sign is usually specialist/technical in register.
Fixed sign: in British English it is pronounced /ˌfɪkst ˈsaɪn/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌfɪkst ˈsaɪn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “to be as fixed as a fixed sign”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a FIXED sign as something FIXED in place—stable and unchanging, like Taurus the bull, who won't budge.
Conceptual Metaphor
STABILITY IS BEING FIXED; RESISTANCE TO CHANGE IS IMMOVABILITY.
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following is NOT a fixed sign?