Cancer
(The Crab)
June 22 to July 22
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shy and withdrawn to the most brilliant, and famous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. I
t 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.
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.
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