CANCER - THE CRAB

CANCER : THE CRAB

(21 JUNE – 22 JULY)

The fourth sign of the zodiac is concerned with

-receptivity, sensivity, defence

-home, protection, comfort, domesticity

-food, nurture, mothering, instincts

-nostalgia, sentiments, roots, antiques

-money, business, response to public need

-dreams, the psychic, telepathy etc

-family, history, memory, patriotism

Elemental Quality

Caner is the cardinal water sign of the zodiac. It can be likened to be a safe harbor where boats can take shelter from the dangers on the sea of life.

Water finds its own level – it settles. The metaphorical harbour is the way Cancer provides a safe and organized place for human activity, setting each ship in its allotted place.

Spiritual Goal

To learn how to take a balanced view of things.

THE CANCERIAN PERSONALITY

These are the general personality traits found in people who are typical of this sign. An unhappy or frustrated Cancerian may display some of the non-so-attractive traits.

CHARACTERISTICS

Positive

Tenacious

Shrewd and intuitive

Kind

Compassionate

Domesticated

Good memory

Helpful

Caring

Sensitive to need

Protective

Negative

Possessive

Too easily hurt

Moody

Crabby

Matriarchal

Holds on to insults

Selfish

Manipulative

Introspective

Overpowering

SECRET CANCER

Inside anyone who has strong Cancerian influences is a person who was very shy when young and when still tends to rise a hard outer shell in defence against why are perceived as hurts from other people.

The most vulnerable part of the Cancerian personality is an inner fear of nameless dangers that often reduce a wonderful dream to a pessimistic worry. The fear is of becoming lost in the dark of outer space. This indefinable fear of insecurity is often what drives the typical Cancerian personality to invest much time and effort in activities which will enhance a feeling of security and self preservation.

RULING PLANET AND ITS EFFECT

The moon rules the zodiac sign of Cancer, so anyone whose birth chart has a strong Cancerian influence will absorb and accurately reflect every emotion that is experienced.

In astrology, the Moon’s cycle of waxing and waning is a metaphor for the cycle of changing moods of the Cancerian personality, who can experi3ence periods of wondrous elation and of crabby depression.

The Moon is also associated with oddities and, when in the mood, Cancerian humour can be quite crazy – almost lunatic. Cancerian humour provides some of the best comedy in the world of entertainment, because it is always based on an accurate observation of human nature.

CANCERIAN LUCKY CONNECTIONS

Colours – yellow – orange and indigo

Plants –lotus, moonwort and almond

Perfume – onycha

Gemstones – pearl, amber and moonstone

Metal – Silver

Tarot card – the chariot

Animals – crab, turtle and sphinx