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The famous sideways walk of the Crab can be observed in the cautious way a Cancer native enters a space or social gathering. They tend to come in quietly, carefully surveying their surroundings, before they open and reveal their whole selves. This protective instinct makes Cancerians good at reading the emotional tone in a room, helping them anticipate danger or crisis early. Aquarius with Cancer is potentially a challenging match. Cancer is ruled by the nurturing moon, and Aquarius is ruled by stern and remote Saturn. Though Aquarius may benefit from Cancer's attention and care, it may not be natural for them to reciprocate what Cancer truly needs to feel secure. They are perhaps too different on an emotional level to achieve lasting intimacy without conscious, intentional work. Water Signs In classical astrological medicine, the entire zodiac was mapped out on the human body, with Cancer ruling over the stomach, brain tissue, and breasts. Being phlegmatic, and under the moon's rule, all moist and fatty tissues are connected to Cancer, as are organs that provide or absorb nourishment. This is why the stomach and the mammary tissue are connected to this maternal and nurturing sign. In the watery and protective sign of cancer, the moon can be as nurturing, emotive, and as intuitive of a force on the psyche and in the cosmos, as she likes to be. Regardless of the gender they identify with, those with the moon in Cancer will have a strong maternal, protective, emotive, and psychic energy in their core nature. Detriment of Saturn With the moon's connection to the brain, Cancerians are famous for their long memories, making them prone to holding grudges. Others will feel the pinch of reactive, and sometimes hurtful words if they cross the Crab.

What About Cancer & the Tarot?

No matter what gender Cancerians identify with, they often have a strong matriarchal presence in their homes, communities, and workplaces. Cancer natives have great sympathy for the underdog and the downtrodden, and though usually quiet and peaceable, their claws come out when protecting the vulnerable. They are also vigilant about protecting themselves, learning the importance of strong emotional and energetic boundaries from a young age. Weaknesses In classical astrological medicine, four temperaments were connected to four vital fluids and 4 essential constitution types. Cancer is a water sign, and so is associated with the phlegmatic temperament, which was understood to be cold and moist. Marshmallow root is a truly lunar plant. It has a somewhat sweet, nourishing flavor, and has a lubricating, repairing, and protective effect on the body and tissues. It grows in what would be considered lunar conditions, in damp, cool mashes, where there is abundant moisture. If one were to be suffering from inflammation, irritation, or dehydration, this lunar plant contains moistening mucilage, a gel that cools and lubricates the respiratory and digestive tract. Cancer's caring and comforting nature makes them uniquely suited for professions where they are needed to use their protective and healing instincts. This could take form in many professions and roles, but will likely not be found in jobs that are high risk, stressful, or move at an accelerated pace. Some exceptions could be found in health care, where their attentiveness and vigilance in a crisis may be an asset, or when cooking in high energy kitchens.

Ruled by the moon, Cancer's element is water, the second heaviest element, thought by ancient astrologers to be the fluid, adaptive, yet a tangible form of matter. Water represents the moistening and cohering principle that binds and connects all forms of nature. Degrees 10 through 19 of Cancer are ruled by Mercury. This may heighten and intensify the mental and intellectual activity of those born with planets or placements in this decan. In the degrees, we may see some of the more literary Cancers emerge. Their communication style may be soothing and comforting, which makes them inclined toward counselling or therapist work. Third Decan of Cancer: The moon When Cancer channels their energy they are strong, driven and passionate, like The Chariot. Like the warrior in the picture, Cancer has a very protective shell which they value a great deal, as it protects them from getting hurt. Air signs are speedy, swift, and social, which could be a breath of fresh air in Cancer's reflective and somewhat moody world, but intimately Cancer may find the air signs a bit too breezy and changeable to truly depend on. Depicting two partners raising their cups in love and celebration, this card often appears to herald a new partnership between lovers, friends, or business collaborators. It hints at the emotional support and reciprocation needed to foster emotional trust and intimacy, and can symbolize marriage or the inception of a new business.

Cancer and Virgo together are a potentially strong match. They will appreciate each other's conscientious, sensitive, and thoughtful natures and may collaborate well on a shared business in health or nutrition. Virgo adds detail and structure to Cancer's nurturing and generous life. Their lives and approaches mesh well, and they make natural companions. Cancer is the second of the four cardinal signs of the zodiac, who all hold elemental energy of initiation and leadership at the beginning of the four seasons. Cancer season is the beginning of Summer, where the light and energy are in abundance. This definitive, nourishing seasonal quality is the root of Cancer's strong cardinal authority and nature as an archetype. Water Element The opposing colors of the sphinxes represent the softness of the Cancer crab on the inside, and the hard outer shell. Meaning: The King of Coins is a powerhouse character leading the way and setting his own ambitions, standards and plans for the future.

When exploring overall compatibility, it's important to consider more than the sun sign, as the rising sign, moon and other planetary connections will tell the whole story. That being said, Cancer natives will tend to blend best with water signs and earth signs; and may need to work harder on relationships with fire signs and air signs. Fire signs The Crab's mystic side can emerge in the role of the local psychic, or medium, as they offer insight and comfort to spiritual seekers.The 3 of Cups corresponds to the second decan or face of Cancer. It carries the swift and communicative sub-signature of Mercury and was referred to in the Book of Thoth as the card of "Abundance." This card depicts three friends, dancing in celebration and camaraderie. It is a very social and creative card, that hints at a new level of collaboration in a harmonious, yet dynamic group. In the early summer when the Moon and Sun are both in the sign of Cancer, we have a New Moon in Cancer. This is a very special time because New Moons are all about new growth and the beginning of new cycles. Cancer likes to protect itself by holding things in, so during the Cancer New Moon, we want to think about planting the metaphorical seeds we’ve kept hidden. However, this doesn’t mean we need to announce our plans to everyone if we don’t want to. It just means we need to finally bring those seeds out of hiding and sow them with intention. Full Moon in Cancer Ruled by the moon, Cancer is in polarity with the cardinal earth sign Capricorn. Ruled by Saturn, Capricorn is cool, reserved, and strongly pragmatic. Being innately practical, at times stern, and mistrustful of vulnerability, Saturn-ruled Capricorn is a contrast to moon-ruled Cancer, whose insular and emotive instincts wire this archetype to be innately maternal and intuitive.

White willow bark has been regarded as a lunar plant since ancient times. Its dry, astringent qualities are constrictive, reducing swelling and excess moisture. This is an important antidote to lunar dampness, bogginess, and fluid build-up. This may simply mean that natives born with this placement may either tend to have protective barriers around their emotions, or they may blend Saturn's judgement with Cancer's emotiveness, to be inordinately defensive and self-protective. It can have a Saturnian effect on the moods of these natives, making them prone to bouts of sadness and depression.A hidden agenda could make giving hazardous now. While the dependent Moon in your 8th House of Sharing harmonizes…