About your sign...
The Cancerian character is the least clear-cut of all those
associated with the signs of the zodiac. It can range from the
timid, dull, shy and withdrawn to the most brilliant, and famous
Cancerians are to be found through the whole range of human
activity. It is a fundamentally conservative and home-loving
nature, appreciating the nest like quality of a secure base to
which the male can retire when he needs a respite from the stresses
of life, and in which the Cancerian woman can exercise her strong
maternal instincts. The latter tends to like and to have a large
family. `Nest like' is an appropriate adjective for the Cancerian
home, for its inhabitants tend to favor the dark, mysterious but
comfortable type of house which has something of the air of a den
about it, a place which belongs to the family rather than existing
as a showcase to impress visitors.
That is not to say that the Cancerian is unsociable, just that for
them there is a time to socialize and a time to be solitary, and
this is part of the apparent contradiction in their nature.
Outwardly they can appear formidable - thick-skinned, unemotional,
uncompromising, obstinately tenacious, purposeful, energetic,
shrewd, intuitive and wise, sometimes with a philosophical
profundity of thought verging on inspiration. Their intimates,
however, may see a very different character, one with a sympathetic
and kindly sensitivity to other people, especially those they love.
They are able to identify with the situations of others because of
the keenness of their imaginations. They are often over-imaginative
and prone to fantasy, sometimes trying to shape their lives to fit
some romantic ideal. They are appreciative of art and literature,
and especially of drama, where the spectacle and ebb and flow of
action and feeling particularly excite them. They may themselves
possess considerable literary, artistic or oratorical talent. Their
sharp ears and talent for mimicry can sometimes give them success
on the stage, though their tendency to be emotional may make them
overact. Interestingly - because they give the impression of being
down-to-earth - they are often fascinated by the occult and are
more open to psychic influence than the average. If they can
reconcile the personal conflict of their urge to be outgoing with
the reserve that causes them to withdraw into themselves, then at
best they can inspire a generation, especially the youthful part of
it, by their idealism. A job in which they can express this, and in
which they can do well, would be as a leader in a youth
organization.
In their personal relationships they are mentally a mixture of
toughness and softness, often emotional and romantic to the point
of sentimentality in their fantasies; but in real life and in
marriage, their loving is not so sentimental but tenaciously loyal.
Even if they have affairs (and they may do so, for the male in
particular is open to sensual stimulation), their first loyalty
remains to spouse and family, of whom they regard themselves as the
protector. Both the Cancerian man and woman love unreservedly,
giving much and asking little in return - in fact, one of the most
important lessons they have to learn is how to receive gracefully.
They are too easily influenced by those they love and admire, and
swayed by the emotion of the moment. They are also loyal friends,
the negative side of their faithfulness being clannishness, the
narrow patriotism of "my country right or wrong"; and closing ranks
in suspicion and coldness toward outsiders.
Cancerians have a retentive memory, particularly for emotionally
laden events which they can recall in detail for years afterwards.
they are strongly governed by childhood memories and since they
live intensely in the past in memory and in the future in
imagination, a chance meeting with someone for whom they had an
unrequited love, even if they thought they had conquered the
feeling, will easily rouse the emotion all over again.
The Cancerian has many potential faults. They can be untidy, sulky,
devious, moody, inclined to self-pity because of an inferiority
complex, brood on insults (very often imagined), yet are easily
flattered. They can be tactless and difficult yet, because they are
normally ambitious, they will curry favor by floating with majority
opinions, outlooks and fashions of the day. As a result they often
change their opinions and loyalties and, indeed, their occupations,
and lack stability. They are easily corrupted and, because they are
convincing romanticizers, can make successful confidence
tricksters. Their romanticism in another sense make them ardent
supporters of causes, for example a football team with whose heroes
they can identify in a world of fantasy.
Their abilities fit the Cancerian for a wide range of occupations.
As they are interested in what people are thinking and able to
judge what they can safely be told, they can be good journalists,
writers or politicians, though in this last capacity they are more
likely to remain in the background rather than attain prominent
positions of power. They may, indeed, change their party
affiliations. They can serve in other departments of public
affairs, especially those which involve looking after others, for
example in any kind of service from welfare and nursing to catering
- their own love of comfort and good living makes the Cancerian an
excellent chef or housekeeper. They sometimes have a penchant for
trade or business and are often successful as a captain of
industry. This is because they are excellent organizers with a good
sense of value and economy which they may combine with a flair for
inventiveness and originality. The romantic side of their natures
make them enjoy grubbing about in places where exciting discoveries
may be made (old stamp collections in attics, etc.), and if they
can do this professionally as a secondhand dealer or specialist in
antiques, they will be happy. More common occupations which suit
some subjects of Cancer are real estate broker, gardener and
sailor.
Physically they are average to below average in height, with a
fleshy body and short legs in comparison with the rest of them.
Their hair is usually brown, their faces round, their complexions
pale, their foreheads prominent, their eyes small and blue or gray
in color, their noses short, perhaps upturned, and their mouths
full. They sometimes walk clumsily.
Possible Health Concerns...
Cancer governs the chest, breasts, elbows, stomach and digestion,
womb and female reproductive organs. Cancer, which can affect any
part of the body, is sometimes said to have taken its name from
this sign, which can therefore afflict its subjects with
imperfections anywhere. This is incorrect, however, the derivation
of cancer being the Latin cancer meaning gangrene as well as crab.
nevertheless, Cancerians are said to be liable to breast cancer and
to suffer from pleurisy, dropsy, piles and varicose veins. The
excitability mentioned above can lead to weak digestion, gastritis
and other stomach ills, and there is a tendency to coughs and
weakness of vision.
