The document "Fixed Signs" by Hermes Astrology offers a detailed exploration of the Fixed modality within the zodiac, highlighting Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius as the steadfast pillars of stability, endurance, and determination. It explains that while the elements define what kind of energy a sign embodies, the Fixed modality describes how that energy is sustained and applied—focused on consolidation, persistence, and deep commitment rather than initiation or adaptation. Each Fixed sign expresses this energy through its elemental nature: Taurus through material stability and sensory pleasure, Leo through creative self-expression and loyal leadership, Scorpio through emotional depth and transformative power, and Aquarius through intellectual ideals and systemic innovation. The document enriches understanding with case studies illustrating how individuals with strong Fixed sign influences manifest these traits in real life, demonstrating both their strengths—such as loyalty, mastery, and visionary persistence—and challenges, including stubbornness, resistance to change, and emotional detachment. Overall, it presents Fixed signs as the essential anchors of the zodiac who provide lasting structure and stability while teaching the delicate balance between steadfastness and adaptability.