Astrology: Fire, Earth, Air, Water and the Triplicities
The Signs, like the parts of the body, are divided into four Triplicities , 4x3 equals 12. Firey Triplicity: — Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, or Head, Heart and Thighs. Earthy Triplicity: — Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, or Neck, Bowels and Knees. Airy Triplicity: — Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, or Arms, Loins and Legs. Watery Triplicity: — Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, or Chest, Secrets and Feet. Excerpt from Astrology in a Nutshell by Carl Webber