Cancer the Crab
A merry welcome to all crabs. This is your time to rule the heavenly planes and your time to shine!
Symbol: The Crab
Element: Water
Planetary ruler: Moon
Rules: The Fourth House (Home and domestic life)
Colors: Silver, blue
Gems: Moonstone, pearl
Metal: Silver
Best virtue: resourceful and protective
Negative trait: moody
Acupuncture meridian: Stomach meridian
Herbal and Plant Associations for the Crab:
Hyssop, balm, lettuce, mushroom, olive, pumpkin
Heath conditions to watch for in the Crab:
Tendency toward heartburn, ulcers, and gastric disorders
Cancerians are sensitive, kind and sympathetic with an urge to nurture and care for people which expresses itself strongly through home and family. This is the soft side of the crab. But let us not forget that crabs have a hard shell.
That “hard” side is very shrewd, self-assured, and tough. Cancerians are also intuitive, imaginative and highly resourceful. Ah but you Cancers also like to brood and hold onto those hurts from the past. This trait for brooding is common to all the water signs. As such, only another water sign (Scorpio, Pisces) will truly understand your moodiness.
But beware sharing a romantic relationship with another water sign, as the strong emotions combined between partners could lead to extended silences filled with hurt feelings that could well destroy any relationship.
Cancerians crave security and loyalty in a partner. There are no half-measures for the Cancerian man. Once he falls in love, he falls hard. But watch for his possessive streak. It may be hidden, but trust me, it is there. Cancerian men are also extremely overprotective, which can lead their partner to feel smothered.
Cancerian women are very devoted to their man, once they find him. Their feelings are never far from the surface especially when it comes to romance.
The ideal match for a Cancer male is a Taurus or Capricorn female. The ideal match for a Cancer female is a Capricorn, a Scorpio, or a Leo.
Some famous Cancers: Prince William (June 21), Meryl Streep (June 22), Tobey Maguire (June 27), Liv Tyler (July 1), Matthew Fox (July 14), Dalai Lama (July 6), Tom Hanks (July 9).
