Cancer Characteristics and Profile

(June  22)

Crabs live in the inter-tidal zone of the oceans, where tides rise and fall twice every day. This is the most dynamic and changeful place on earth, but also the most nutrient rich. Because of the constant change, Cancer have developed a hard outer shell for protection. Cancer can use the hard outer shell of your home as your protection. But it's more than just that. Typically, your sensitive Cancer can hold your feelings quietly behind your own walls. 


Crabs also have large pinching claws, and Cancer can hold onto things, especially from the past. Cancer are fiercely loyal and have a difficult time letting go. But Cancer are also quick to bring those you love inside the safety of your outer shell while you nurture them. Cancer love is protective, but unless tempered, can be smothering. 


Cancer motto could be, "A good defense is the best offense." Like a Crab in its cave, your attack can consist of baiting your opponent into your territory. What appears to be a retreat to others can be your best aggressive tactic. As you feel your way through life, building your security by developing your home and family relationships, remember that unexpressed anger can turn into resentment and depression, so find someone you can trust and share your feelings. 
Element: Water
Astrologically, the water element symbolizes emotion. Water runs deep; it seeks its own level and will flow until it has found it. The cycle of water is endless with the snows falling in the mountains and melting. The mountain streams join to make the great rivers that run to the sea. The tides and currents churn the oceans. Similarly, our feelings are flowing as they connect the present with past experiences. Sometimes the waters are so deep that we cannot put words to our feelings. 


The water of Cancer is that of the changing tides. Regular rhythms that bring food and nurture the creatures who live there. But this is also about the water of a smoothly surfaced lake. No movement is apparent, yet beneath the surface there is movement, currents and much hidden activity. 
Fourth House: Home and Family
The Fourth House is related to the mother. It is where we are nurtured, and takes in not only our real mother, but all those who nurture us -- especially early in life. This is the house of childhood surroundings. It is where we retreat from the noise of the outer world. 
Key Planet: Moon
The Moon is always changing, not even the same two nights in a row. It races around the Earth once a "month," and as such we are familiar with her regularly repeating patterns. Women's menstrual cycles are naturally tied to the lunar rhythm, putting them in closer touch with the subconscious realms of the Moon. But to man and woman alike, the Moon is the key to our feelings and our emotional cycles. As the key planet of Cancer, the Moon symbolizes our basic needs -- how we need to be nurtured and how we nurture others. 
Your Biggest Strength: Your ability to nurture others
Your Potential Weakness: Fear of the past repeating in the future


Friend capability


Cancer
Someone as sensitive as you are needs to be surrounded with others who understand the depth of your feelings and can cope with your shifting moods. Pisces and Scorpio will always be sympathetic and supportive when you need it most. Look to a Leo when you need someone to help you assert yourself the way you know that you should. Taurus will always be a stabilizing force, and you'll find yourself drawn into their favorite activities because you know you can depend on them for a good time. But you'll also find Libra and Aries easy to live with and around. Their ability to get people moving will blend well with your nurturing attitude, and allow you to see big decisions from similar perspectives.


Relationship


Aquarius Cancer Love Match
Aquarius and Cancers are almost polar emotional opposites. Aquarius doesn't show their emotions outwardly, preferring to hold them within. Even with their hard outer shells, Cancer can't hide their feelings. They also cry more than other signs. Cancer may be confused by Aquarius' emotionally-distant ways, and it can make him or her insecure. Aquarius may find that Cancer simply needs more attention and love than they're capable of giving. This relationship will only work if Aquarius can get over their fear of emotional attachment - no small feat for an Aquarius.

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