Cancer
June 22 - July 22
Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, is all about home 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. A Cancer's good memory is the basis for stories told around the dinner table, and don't be surprised if they get emotional about things. Those born under this sign wear their heart on their sleeve, which is just fine by them. They're most happy when around close friends and family and feel safest at home.
The mascot of Cancer is the Crab, and much like this shelled little critter, Cancers are quick to retreat into their shells if it suits their mood. 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 huge task to pry a Crab out of its secret hiding place. What to do? Give the Crab time -- eventually they'll 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. They 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.
Cancers 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 that is most pleasing to Cancers. The Moon is also the ruler of moods, and Cancers have plenty of those. They 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.
The element associated with Cancer is Water. They tend to pick up on things and bring them in, and can be possessive. 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.
Cancers often find that a robust workout session is just the tonic for their touchy feelings. Team sports are always nice; water polo should be elemental to aquatic Crabs. Since Cancers have a tendency to be lazy, however, they may need someone to push them out the door. When it comes to the game of love, eager Crabs are devoted, romantic and able to get things going on their own. Crabs are wise to listen to their gut, since this sign rules the stomach.
The great strength of the Cancer-born is the tenacity with which they protect their loved ones. They don't ask for much, either: a comfortable home and sense of peace about sums it up. It's that nurturing instinct which makes Cancers a pleasure to be with.
Advantages:
-loving
-talkative
-sensitive
-famiy orientated
-focus on school
-loyal
Disadvantages:
-emotional
-moody
-possessive
-sometimes absentminded
-overly sensitive
Cancer Man
Wistful, shy, and mysterious, Cancer is ruled by the Moon. A Cancer man is reserved when he first meets someone new and it will take many more meetings before you can get close to him. Tread softly, and wait for him to open up of his own accord. Doing things by force never works with a Cancer.
It can be difficult to pick out a Cancer man from a first impression. He may be nervous and fickle one minute, then extremely confident the next. He is a sensitive soul, so handle him with care and be mindful of hurting his feelings. If the Cancer man initially appears a little crabby, sarcastic, or distant, remember that it's just his outward persona - a smokescreen to scare off the world. Inside, he is gentle, kind, and affectionate, if you can get behind his walls.
Always polite and a little worldly, this sign is the epitome of old school gentlemanly manners. Chivalry comes as second nature to these traditionalists. Most Cancer men are also very family-oriented, and will want to set up a home filled with the patter of tiny feet. He never takes this lightly, however, and can take time feeling secure enough to embark on this adventure. His home is his sanctuary and it is where he feels safest. Highly intuitive, a Cancer man can often guess at what others are thinking or feeling. Famous Cancerians include Tom Cruise, Kevin Bacon, Tobey Maguire, and Tom Hanks.
Love is the ultimate mystery to the Cancer man and one that he is always trying to attain. However, his shyness and innate distrust of others makes it difficult for the Cancerian to allow himself to fall in love. His guards are always up when it comes to his emotions, and few Cancer men fall in love at first sight, or even believe in the concept.
When he finds the partner of his dreams – which may take awhile as the Crab is rather picky – the Cancer man will throw himself into the romance of the situation, buying flowers, riding white horses, and slaying metaphorical dragons for them. The traditional side of this man means that he will shower his partner with thoughtful gifts, wine and dine them in the best restaurants, and try to grant their every wish.
He will take the garbage out, fix that wobbly shelf, navigate on road trips, and kill bugs for his partner, and most important of all he will do it all without being asked. His loyalty and keen attention to the needs and wants of his lover make the Crab one of the best partners of the zodiac.
Romance and sex go together for the Cancer man. Draw a warm bath, scatter some rose petals, and light a few candles – your Cancer lover will appreciate the effort. In relationships, a Cancer man requires tenderness and reassurance, or else he might swim away from you, disappointed, hurt, and vowing never to trust another again. His own devotion to a partner is unquestionable and he will expect the same in return. Infidelities are never tolerated by the Cancer man, and he would sooner leave a relationship than try to swallow his hurt feelings and work towards a resolution.
Cancer woman
Fluid like water, she is both peaceful and passionate. She is a tidal force of perplexing emotion, and can be stubborn, compliant, furious, and docile, all in the same hour. This sign is the least precise of the zodiac and you'd be hard pressed to spot a Cancer woman amongst the crowd. She is strong willed and persistent, but can sometimes be reserved, drawing away and into her own shell if disturbed or provoked. The Cancerian woman is sensitive - very sensitive - but not only to her needs, but to the needs of others making her one of the most sympathetic and caring women of the Zodiac. If you criticize her she may very well take it personally and it may not be forgotten!
She has a good instinct, and if she says she doesn't feel right about someone, it pays to take notice. She won't know the reason, but she will probably be proved right sooner or later. Similarly, her unerring instinct will tell her at once if someone is to be trusted. This is not about being judgmental - it's about instincts and feelings.
A Cancer woman is sympathetic and sensitive to others around her. This is due to her high intuition and deep emotions. Famous Cancer women include Liv Tyler, Princess Diana, Michelle Kwan, and Lindsay Lohan.
Slowly, slowly, as the Italians say. The Cancer woman is slow to fall in love and refuses to be rushed. Once there, however, she is a devoted and protective lover. She can be hurt unintentionally, so her partner must be tactful and sensitive. It takes time for Cancerians to learn to trust another, and the crab is shy and reserved when it comes to matters of the heart. When in love, they are patient and will persevere in the face of any obstacle for the cause of true love.
The crab has a good instinct for who suits her best in relationships. Her idea of a perfect partner is someone who loves to snuggle on the couch together, watch television, and pour wine for her. Nothing describes this woman better than "home is where the heart is". Family and friends are high priority and her home environment is where she feels the most secure. A Cancer woman does love being catered to by a lover, probably because she does so much caring for and pampering of others in her life.
Cancer Woman’s emotions run very near the surface, and she is easily moved to tears, as much by joy as by unhappiness. She loves weepy movies, but when someone in trouble comes to her for help she will be as strong as a rock. As deep and tempestuous as the sea, she can also be the calm bay, the gentle beach.
Although she is easily moved to tears, Ms. Cancer laughs just as easily, and has a goofy, wonderful sense of humor. She is tickled by the ridiculous and her laugh is infectious. It's hard not to join in once she has started.
Cancer and Friendships
Cancers like to mother everyone around them and are caring, thoughtful friends. A Cancer friend is the one that makes sure everyone gets home safe after a drunken night out, and who calls to make sure you're doing okay after your bout of flu. There is something comforting about friendships with a Cancer woman, and you know she will be there looking after you should you ever need her. Cancer women treasure their friendships, and they make treasured friends as well.
Cancers' are generally considered most compatible with Pisces, Scorpio, Virgo, and Taurus.
CANCER - LEO
Both of you take life very personally, probably more personally than you realize. Your feelings and your pride are easily wounded by criticism or lack of appreciation from the people you care about. There can be an unusually warm loving bond between you, though your temperaments are quite different. LEO is very proud and wants recognition, appreciation, respect, and love from a partner. CANCER wants to be needed and desires sympathy, tenderness, and emotional support from a partner. LEO has difficulty accepting and expressing needs, sadness, or weakness, and is uncomfortable when CANCER expresses doubts, insecurities, weaknesses, or moodiness.
LEO is the more dominant of the two of you and is likely to take the lead in your relationship - which is fine with CANCER, who has no need to be on top.
How to attract a Cancer
-make the first move
-touch - they like to be touched
-Cancers love a home cooked meal
-ask questions about their life, past, etc.
-be his friend first
-take things slow
-confidence
-show them you care
-give genuine compliments
-make them feel comfortable
Physical appearance
Decanates
June 21 – 30 – Cancer/Cancer Decanate – Cancer is a bit moodier in this location. The Cancer woman will have strong feelings for her family and may be even more influenced by the arts.
July 1 – 10 - Cancer/Scorpio Decanate – This is the most passionate combination due to the Scorpion influence.
July 11 – 20 - Cancer/Pisces Decanate – The Piscean influence encourages great creativity for the Cancerian born in mid-summer. She will also be very sensitive. Living near a body of water can be healing.
June 22 - July 22
Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, is all about home 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. A Cancer's good memory is the basis for stories told around the dinner table, and don't be surprised if they get emotional about things. Those born under this sign wear their heart on their sleeve, which is just fine by them. They're most happy when around close friends and family and feel safest at home.
The mascot of Cancer is the Crab, and much like this shelled little critter, Cancers are quick to retreat into their shells if it suits their mood. 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 huge task to pry a Crab out of its secret hiding place. What to do? Give the Crab time -- eventually they'll 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. They 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.
Cancers 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 that is most pleasing to Cancers. The Moon is also the ruler of moods, and Cancers have plenty of those. They 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.
The element associated with Cancer is Water. They tend to pick up on things and bring them in, and can be possessive. 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.
Cancers often find that a robust workout session is just the tonic for their touchy feelings. Team sports are always nice; water polo should be elemental to aquatic Crabs. Since Cancers have a tendency to be lazy, however, they may need someone to push them out the door. When it comes to the game of love, eager Crabs are devoted, romantic and able to get things going on their own. Crabs are wise to listen to their gut, since this sign rules the stomach.
The great strength of the Cancer-born is the tenacity with which they protect their loved ones. They don't ask for much, either: a comfortable home and sense of peace about sums it up. It's that nurturing instinct which makes Cancers a pleasure to be with.
Advantages:
-loving
-talkative
-sensitive
-famiy orientated
-focus on school
-loyal
Disadvantages:
-emotional
-moody
-possessive
-sometimes absentminded
-overly sensitive
Cancer Man
Wistful, shy, and mysterious, Cancer is ruled by the Moon. A Cancer man is reserved when he first meets someone new and it will take many more meetings before you can get close to him. Tread softly, and wait for him to open up of his own accord. Doing things by force never works with a Cancer.
It can be difficult to pick out a Cancer man from a first impression. He may be nervous and fickle one minute, then extremely confident the next. He is a sensitive soul, so handle him with care and be mindful of hurting his feelings. If the Cancer man initially appears a little crabby, sarcastic, or distant, remember that it's just his outward persona - a smokescreen to scare off the world. Inside, he is gentle, kind, and affectionate, if you can get behind his walls.
Always polite and a little worldly, this sign is the epitome of old school gentlemanly manners. Chivalry comes as second nature to these traditionalists. Most Cancer men are also very family-oriented, and will want to set up a home filled with the patter of tiny feet. He never takes this lightly, however, and can take time feeling secure enough to embark on this adventure. His home is his sanctuary and it is where he feels safest. Highly intuitive, a Cancer man can often guess at what others are thinking or feeling. Famous Cancerians include Tom Cruise, Kevin Bacon, Tobey Maguire, and Tom Hanks.
Love is the ultimate mystery to the Cancer man and one that he is always trying to attain. However, his shyness and innate distrust of others makes it difficult for the Cancerian to allow himself to fall in love. His guards are always up when it comes to his emotions, and few Cancer men fall in love at first sight, or even believe in the concept.
When he finds the partner of his dreams – which may take awhile as the Crab is rather picky – the Cancer man will throw himself into the romance of the situation, buying flowers, riding white horses, and slaying metaphorical dragons for them. The traditional side of this man means that he will shower his partner with thoughtful gifts, wine and dine them in the best restaurants, and try to grant their every wish.
He will take the garbage out, fix that wobbly shelf, navigate on road trips, and kill bugs for his partner, and most important of all he will do it all without being asked. His loyalty and keen attention to the needs and wants of his lover make the Crab one of the best partners of the zodiac.
Romance and sex go together for the Cancer man. Draw a warm bath, scatter some rose petals, and light a few candles – your Cancer lover will appreciate the effort. In relationships, a Cancer man requires tenderness and reassurance, or else he might swim away from you, disappointed, hurt, and vowing never to trust another again. His own devotion to a partner is unquestionable and he will expect the same in return. Infidelities are never tolerated by the Cancer man, and he would sooner leave a relationship than try to swallow his hurt feelings and work towards a resolution.
Cancer woman
Fluid like water, she is both peaceful and passionate. She is a tidal force of perplexing emotion, and can be stubborn, compliant, furious, and docile, all in the same hour. This sign is the least precise of the zodiac and you'd be hard pressed to spot a Cancer woman amongst the crowd. She is strong willed and persistent, but can sometimes be reserved, drawing away and into her own shell if disturbed or provoked. The Cancerian woman is sensitive - very sensitive - but not only to her needs, but to the needs of others making her one of the most sympathetic and caring women of the Zodiac. If you criticize her she may very well take it personally and it may not be forgotten!
She has a good instinct, and if she says she doesn't feel right about someone, it pays to take notice. She won't know the reason, but she will probably be proved right sooner or later. Similarly, her unerring instinct will tell her at once if someone is to be trusted. This is not about being judgmental - it's about instincts and feelings.
A Cancer woman is sympathetic and sensitive to others around her. This is due to her high intuition and deep emotions. Famous Cancer women include Liv Tyler, Princess Diana, Michelle Kwan, and Lindsay Lohan.
Slowly, slowly, as the Italians say. The Cancer woman is slow to fall in love and refuses to be rushed. Once there, however, she is a devoted and protective lover. She can be hurt unintentionally, so her partner must be tactful and sensitive. It takes time for Cancerians to learn to trust another, and the crab is shy and reserved when it comes to matters of the heart. When in love, they are patient and will persevere in the face of any obstacle for the cause of true love.
The crab has a good instinct for who suits her best in relationships. Her idea of a perfect partner is someone who loves to snuggle on the couch together, watch television, and pour wine for her. Nothing describes this woman better than "home is where the heart is". Family and friends are high priority and her home environment is where she feels the most secure. A Cancer woman does love being catered to by a lover, probably because she does so much caring for and pampering of others in her life.
Cancer Woman’s emotions run very near the surface, and she is easily moved to tears, as much by joy as by unhappiness. She loves weepy movies, but when someone in trouble comes to her for help she will be as strong as a rock. As deep and tempestuous as the sea, she can also be the calm bay, the gentle beach.
Although she is easily moved to tears, Ms. Cancer laughs just as easily, and has a goofy, wonderful sense of humor. She is tickled by the ridiculous and her laugh is infectious. It's hard not to join in once she has started.
Cancer and Friendships
Cancers like to mother everyone around them and are caring, thoughtful friends. A Cancer friend is the one that makes sure everyone gets home safe after a drunken night out, and who calls to make sure you're doing okay after your bout of flu. There is something comforting about friendships with a Cancer woman, and you know she will be there looking after you should you ever need her. Cancer women treasure their friendships, and they make treasured friends as well.
Cancers' are generally considered most compatible with Pisces, Scorpio, Virgo, and Taurus.
CANCER - LEO
Both of you take life very personally, probably more personally than you realize. Your feelings and your pride are easily wounded by criticism or lack of appreciation from the people you care about. There can be an unusually warm loving bond between you, though your temperaments are quite different. LEO is very proud and wants recognition, appreciation, respect, and love from a partner. CANCER wants to be needed and desires sympathy, tenderness, and emotional support from a partner. LEO has difficulty accepting and expressing needs, sadness, or weakness, and is uncomfortable when CANCER expresses doubts, insecurities, weaknesses, or moodiness.
LEO is the more dominant of the two of you and is likely to take the lead in your relationship - which is fine with CANCER, who has no need to be on top.
How to attract a Cancer
-make the first move
-touch - they like to be touched
-Cancers love a home cooked meal
-ask questions about their life, past, etc.
-be his friend first
-take things slow
-confidence
-show them you care
-give genuine compliments
-make them feel comfortable
Physical appearance
Decanates
June 21 – 30 – Cancer/Cancer Decanate – Cancer is a bit moodier in this location. The Cancer woman will have strong feelings for her family and may be even more influenced by the arts.
July 1 – 10 - Cancer/Scorpio Decanate – This is the most passionate combination due to the Scorpion influence.
July 11 – 20 - Cancer/Pisces Decanate – The Piscean influence encourages great creativity for the Cancerian born in mid-summer. She will also be very sensitive. Living near a body of water can be healing.