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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.

These signs constitute the earth and water triplicities. They are termed "negative" because they are supposed to be naturally less communicative, more receptive and more sensitive than the fire and air triplicities, known collectively as the positive signs. They prefer to draw upon personal resources to achieve their lives' goals and tend to be reserved, cautious and often retiring - in extreme cases standoffish. They are seen as likely to want and have only a small, but very loyal, group of acquaintances. They broadly match the introvert personality. They are sometimes termed "past-oriented" because it is supposed negative signs will focus on the past and be more resistant to change than positive signs. While it is true astrology certainly argues them to be generally more cautious about change, with the water signs this can be offset by their extremely compassionate nature.

In romantic relationships, 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 the gregarious nature of the positive signs is likely to be unacceptable both emotionally and physically to negative signs, while negative signs are seen as too boring, cautious or shy by positive signs, so in almost all cases a relationship between the two will lead to conflict that cannot be resolved.

• triplicity
• earth sign
• water sign