Fixed signs utilize a very directed and focused energy. They are answerable after they have selected a goal. Dedicated purpose and intensity are trademarks of chart strong in fixed signs. Too many fixed points and the person can be unbendable, opinionated and excessively stubborn. Adaptable, harmonizing, free flowing.
Mutable signs go with other peoples energy.
They bend, give and harmonize and tend to flow all over the place. Their basic mode of activity tends to be emotional and changeable according to the element. Too much mutable in a chart can result in lack of motivation, over emotionalism and too much tolerance and apathy. There are 4 elements, fire, air, earth and water. The elements describe the basic temperament of the sign.