Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac. Its name derives from the Latin "cancer...literally "the crab". So it is represented by the Crab symbol . Cancer individuals are "tried and true". They tend to cling to tradition as though they were a part of it, yet their moods and even their purposes may become as changeable as this sign's ruling celestial body...the moon. Thus, such self-contradiction is understandable, given that it is part of the cancer person's innate nature. Much like crabs, cancers are well protected on the outside but are prone to be soft on the inside. They are good at sustaining others and appear to have a mission to take care of not only people in and of themselves, but also their means of making a living. They are basically kind, loving and emotional person. The association of this sign with water dates back to the very emergence of astrology itself and is Babylonian in origin. In Egypt, cancer was represented by two turtles known as the "Stars of the Water" and occasionally as an obscure aquatic creature known as Allul. Perhaps more than any other sign, cancer is symbolic of the passive, receptive but profoundly powerful and emcompassing female force in nature...the all-nourishing or all-devouring mother. The crab itself is associated with the sea...the cradle of life. Those born under the sign of cancer should strive to find a safe haven in which their exquisite sensitivity can bloom and flourish. If this is not achieved, then they will find themselves dominated by the prickly and grasping aspect of the cancer personality.
Element of the Cancer zodiac sign: Water
Quality of the Cancer zodiac sign: Cardinal (e.g. activity)
Animals: Crustaceans, Otter, Seal, Turtle, Stag, Unicorn and Sphinx
Colours of the Cancer zodiac sign: Blue, silver
Gems of the Cancer zodiac sign: Moonstone, pearl
Metals of the Cancer zodiac sign: Silver
Best day of the week for Cancer zodiac sign: Monday
Planets and the Cancer zodiac sign
- Ruling Planet: Moon
- Career Planet: Mars
- Love Planet: Saturn
- Money Planet: Sun
- Planet of Fun, Creativity and Speculations: Pluto
- Planet of Health and Work: Jupiter
- Planet of Home and Family Life: Venus
- Planet of Spirituality: Mecury
Opposite sign: Capricorn
Positive Traits: Emotional sensitivity, the urge to nurture, tenacity,
kind, loving, emotional, intuitive, imaginative, shrewd, cautious, protective and sympathetic.
Negative Traits: Over-sensitivity, negative moods,
inferiority complex, changeable, moody, over-emotional, touchy, untidy, clinging and a tendency to wallow in self-pity.
Likes: Hobbies, romance, children, parties, home and country.
Dislikes: Failure, opposition, aggravating situations, being told what to do and being given advice...whether good or bad. |
