Cancer

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Cancer


Element
Water, emotionality
Quality
Cardinal, active
Rulers
The Moon

Natural houses
The fourth house

Alternative names
The crab

1 General
2 Zodiacal comparison
3 Occupations
4 Personalities
5 Planets in the sign

Cancer is the more familial, sensitized and protective sign within the zodiac. The ruler of this sign is the Moon. Its natural house is the 4th house.

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There's a touch of shyness in the Cancer personality, but it is finely mixed with a more assertive side, which can have them appear somewhat domineering in some situations. Even so, they are usually quite emphatic and responsive to the needs of their surroundings. This sign can have some underlying narcissistic elements to it, which can find a more problematic expression in unstable charts. There may be some gravitation to the limelight, and these natives often like to think of themselves as a kind of princes or princesses.

This sign has active emotions in that they are constantly shifting, changing from one mood to another. At their worst, they may be cranky, touchy, sometimes even aggressive. It can sometimes be difficult to understand, being highly influenced (positively or negatively) by emotional patterns. As such, it can be rather whimsical and quite unpredictable at times. It's not uncommon for Cancer individuals to have a change of heart half-way into things, however loyalties are also strong and they may stick to things on this precept.

They usually have strong maternal, protective instincts, a kind of mother hen. Family is usually very important to this sign, and these tend to be quite patriotic. They are clingy and do not react well to disloyalty - they usually make bonds which they expect to last forever. Of course, they invest a lot of themselves into these bonds. They are not superficial in most of the things they do.

It is one of the more loyal, conscience-ridden signs. It is quite thoughtful, at least while all goes well. It tends to be rather conservative in its demeanor. Cancer people often long for something exciting and "magical". They are often conflicted between a certain pull to the limelight and the timid, self-protective side of their nature. They can be pretty dramatic, which can work well for the former.

Cancer is actually one of the stronger signs of the zodiac. In aggressive circumstances, it is no less capable than the other creeper, Scorpio. It however, mostly does not revel in its sting, and is more preventative. They can sometimes be too aggressive in protecting that which is dear to them, perhaps unnecessarily so.

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edit this Zodiacal comparison

edit this with Capricorn

There is a naturally stressful, dissociative 180 degree angle between these signs.

Unlike Capricorn, Cancer is more tuned to immediate physical needs of their surroundings, and is quite compassioned in this domain. Capricorn's cold, unemotional stance can be a bit discomforting for Cancer, however it can appreciate Capricorn's rather conservative demeanor.

edit this with Scorpio

Although these signs share a same element, this is can be a tough relationship as both are somewhat domineering and highly emotional, and there may be some clashes between them. This can however hold up as both are rather forgiving - Cancer seeks to forgive and smooth over arguments, Scorpio does not get so alarmed over conflicts and appreciates Cancer's kind efforts.

In romantic relationships, both are rather appreciative of each other's clingy attributes, which makes them feel assured in the relationship.

edit this with Pisces

These signs share the same element and are usually able to relate with each other. Cancer tends to be the dominant side in this association, where Pisces is more inclined to adjust itself accordingly. Both signs have a compassionate side to them, and are not turned off by excess emotion, with which this association tend to be brimming. Both sides are rather considerate, although put together there may be such a thing as too much consideration. Cancer is able to excite and motivate the more melancholically inclined Pisces. This association tends to be comfortable for Cancer, as it is able to dominate. Pisces may get annoyed now and then by Cancer's bad moods and dominion, but usually appreciates the excitement factor.

Famous relationship: Courtney Love with Kurt Cobain

edit this with Taurus

Although these signs appreciate each other's more conservative and mindful nature, Taurus tends to be a bit too fixed, perhaps boring for the more dynamic Cancer, which may have the urge to move on. Cancer is able to appreciate the reasonable nature of Taurus, and Cancer's considerate side can mellow Taurus' more rebellious personality. This disposition may change much when the interpersonal contact is more extensive, when Cancer's moody and dominant side shows through more clearly, serving instead to exacerbate Taurus' rebellious and difficult side.

In friendly associations, these signs are usually able to come to an understanding.

Famous relationship - The United States with Israel

Famous relationship - Princess Diana with Queen Elizabeth II

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Catering to basic needs
- Clothing and all related
- Cooking - they like to pamper the gastronomical needs of their surroundings.
Medicine and Healthcare, especially in strong charts with Jupiterian influences, backed up with Saturn
Real estate and related services