Keyphrase
Cancers key phrase is “I feel…” which is often their sentence opener.
Cancer Themes
Connection
Cancer is the sign of care and emotional connection.
Sensitive
If you are born under Cancer the Crab you are deeply sensitive to your surroundings and to the feelings of others.
Memory
You move through life guided by emotion, instinct and memory and you often feel things long before they are spoken.
Protection
Devoted
Cancer has a natural urge to protect. You care for the people you love with devotion and loyalty and you take your role seriously.
Belonging
Home, family and a sense of belonging matter deeply to you and you work hard to create safe spaces where others can relax and be themselves.
Cautious
Shell
Like the Crab you have a shell. You may appear cautious or reserved at first but this is simply your way of staying safe.
Nurturing
Once trust is established you are warm generous and deeply nurturing. You remember kindness and you remember hurts too.
The Past
History
Cancer energy is intuitive and reflective. You are strongly connected to the past and to emotional bonds which can make you sentimental and thoughtful.
Rhythm
Mood changes are part of your rhythm as you move with the tides of feeling.
Takes Care
Compassionate
At your best Cancer offers care compassion and emotional wisdom. You remind others of the importance of feeling belonging and love and you show that strength can be soft, steady and deeply human.
Cancer’s Polarity, Element and Mode
Cancer is the second cardinal sign which means you are leaders and Cancerians will often lead from behind.
You are in the water element which indicates that much intuition is used and you are fluid and in the passive polarity suggesting a reticence for aggression and a more receptive approach to life.
Polarity
Mode
Element
Cancer’s Ruling Planet
The ruling planet is the Moon which is not really a planet at all but the natural satellite of the Earth.
The Moon goes through phases and this is a typical attribute for Cancerians.
Cancer Symbology
The Crab
The animal representing the sign of Cancer is the Crab.
Glyph
The glyph has two circles with claw like extensions like a crab’s legs. This glyph looks like a number “6” and a “9” next to each other. You can see the glyph below.
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The Other Signs
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Author Bio
Alison Price: Professional Astrologer
Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.
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