SUN
IN CANCER:
Cancer,
the fourth Sign of the Zodiac, is all about home. Those born under
this Sign are 'roots' kinds of people and take great pleasure in the
comforts of home and family. Cancers are maternal, domestic and love
to nurture others. More than likely, their family will be large, too
-- the more, the merrier! Cancers will certainly be merry if their
home life is serene and harmonious. Traditions are upheld with great
zest in a Cancer's household, since these folks prize family history
and love communal activities. They also tend to be patriotic, waving
the flag whenever possible. A Cancer's good memory is the basis for
stories told around the dinner table, and don't be surprised if these
folks get emotional about things. Those born under this Sign wear
their heart on their sleeve, which is just fine by them.
The
mascot of Cancerians is the Crab, and much like this shelled little
critter, Cancerians are quick to retreat into their shells if it suits
their mood. No wonder these folks are called crabby! For Cancer, it's
not that big of a deal, though, since they consider this 'shell' a
second home (and they do love home). The flip side of this hiding
is that shell-bound Crabs are often quite moody. Further, in keeping
with their difficulty in sharing their innermost feelings, it can
become a Herculean task to pry a Crab out of its secret hiding place.
What to do? Give the Crab time -- eventually these folks will come
out to play again. When they do, they'll be the first to say so, in
keeping with the Cardinal Quality attached to this Sign. It's said
that Crabs are first to laugh and first to cry, so you can bet they'll
fill you in. That shell, by the way, isn't the only tough thing about
Crabs. These folks are tenacious and strong-willed and like to get
their way. If their well-documented kindness and gentleness doesn't
do the trick, however, they're not above using emotional manipulation
to make things happen. If that still doesn't work, they'll just go
back to their shell and sulk, or find a way to get back at the source
of their pain, since Crabs can be rather vindictive. That said, any
self-respecting Crab would tell you that they are ultimately motivated
by protecting their home and loved ones, a most noble goal.
Cancerians
are ruled by the Moon, the Great Mother of the heavens in ancient
times. Here on Earth, this is manifested in the Crab's maternal instincts
and desire to protect home and hearth. This may appear smothering
at times, but that's the Crab for you. The Moon is associated with
fertility, too, a quality which is most pleasing to Cancerians. The
Moon is also the ruler of moods, and Cancers have plenty of those.
These folks can cry you a river if they're so inclined, and they usually
are. They can be overly sensitive, easily hurt and prone to brooding.
Even so, Crabs find it easy to be sympathetic to others and are quick
to show their affection. Their intuition is also a great help to them,
especially in times of stress.
The
Element associated with Cancer is Water. Like the rolling waves of
the sea, the Crab's emotions can make quite a splash. These folks
tend to pick up on things and bring them in, with the outward result
ranging from sentimentality to possessiveness. Crabs need to resist
the temptation to become selfish or to feel sorry for themselves,
since this behavior won't help. On the bright side, Cancers are good
with money (although some consider them too thrifty), probably because
they value a sense of security. Crabs are also quick to help others
and tend to avoid confrontation. In keeping with their nurturing bent,
those born under this Sign are a whiz with food. A hearty picnic in
the park is heaven on earth to most Crabs.