Cancer (astrology)

Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Cancer is considered a yin sign or alternatively feminine or negative sign, meaning it is more introverted. It is considered a water sign, and is one of four cardinal signs. Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Being the fourth sign in the zodiac, Cancer has been associated with the astrological 4th house.

Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Cancer individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Cancer roughly from June 22 to July 22 and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently roughly from July 21 to August 15.

Mythology

In mythology Cancer is often associated with the Greek myth of the Lernaean Hydra, one of The Twelve Labours of Hercules and the mythical figure of Perseus, where Hercules completes all of his tasks, or labours

Associated traits

Astrologers are in broad agreement that a person born under the sign of Cancer share the following characteristics:

Characteristics considered positive

Tenacious Retentive Resourceful Home-loving Loyal Intuitive Generous Conservative Emotional Loving Shrewd

Sensitive Protective Cautious Purposeful Wise Easily flattered Romantic Imaginative Security-oriented Warm Sympathetic

Patriotic Sentimental Caring Maternal instincts Sincere Kind

Characteristics considered negative

The same person, however, is prone to being:

Changeable Moody Devious Clinging

Depressive

Physical traits

Some astrologers choose to associate Cancer's physical characteristics with being average or below average height, having an athletic body and short legs. This athletic build allows for strong, confident people. They see Cancers as usually having brown hair, a well-defined face, a tan complexion, a prominent forehead, penetrating eyes of green or blue, a shortish nose that curves straight or slightly up, and a full mouth with full lips and a wide smile, as well as long arms and fingers resting on defined hands. In essence, the upper body is proportionally well balanced in proportion to the lower, which may make for a rather smooth-going, attractive athletic appearance

However, it is important to keep in mind that these physical descriptions are in no way based on statistical facts and there is no relationship whatsoever between a human's phenotypic or physical appearance and their zodiac sign.

Compatibilities

Although many mainstream astrology books do not bother with superficial sun-sign compatibilities, Cancer is widely thought to be compatible with the same element signs, Pisces and Scorpio. Cancer is also often considered to be good with Taurus.

There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Cancer do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the Zodiac. The branch in astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.

Correspondences

The following items are traditionally associated with Cancer:

Associations
Colors	Silver and Sea green
Birthstones	Emerald ; Pearl and Moonstone (June) ; Ruby (July)
Gemstones	Moonstone ; Emerald
Day	Monday
Metal	Silver
Country	Scotland • Holland • New Zealand
City	New York • Venice • Amsterdam
Animals	All crustaceans

• The Indian equivalent of Cancer is Kataka; the Chinese equivalent is thought to be the sincere, sympathetic Sheep, whose lunar month is 7 July - 7 August. The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is Arax Du'uzu, dedicated to Adar.

References

External links

• Cancer in Elore.com
• Cancer In-Depth