Born between June 22nd - July 22nd

The sign of Water sign of Cancer is ruled by the Moon and is connected to the world of emotion and the instincts. Physically, related to the breasts and stomach and must guard against undue worry or stomach problems can occur. Cancer has a feminine nature, and is therefore more reactive in its energy. Also a Cardinal sign, planets placed here will express themselves in a very dynamic fashion - especially in matters connected with care and protection and will always stay busy and ambitious. This sign is associated with motherhood and the family, and attachment, sentimentality and hanging on to the past are all characteristics associated with Cancer. They will save everything and often need help in learning what can be thrown away in their lives. There is a great sensitivity on an inner level, and these people often reflect a vulnerable character and oversensitive nature, deeply concerned with personal security.

In relationships, Cancer is loyal but also can have a possessive streak, and a tendency to be emotionally controlling. Blessed with a strong intuitive nature and deeply-held feelings, Cancer has a strong attachment to the home and awareness of the emotional environment. The bond to your mother will have been particularly formative and Cancer is loyal and passionate in defense of those they love. Cancer must learn to be responsible for their own emotional well being and to share with others when they have had their feelings hurt, rather to bottle up and sulk or emotionally retreat. When the bonds of attachment are broken, it is important to recognize the dangers of sentimental attachment to the past and a reluctance to let things go can stand in the way of personal development. You have a great talent for building up a nurturing environment for those who are close to you, although you must watch smothering, and your home is your castle.

Moon in Cancer is watery, sensitive and emotional with such a strong mothering influence as to sometimes be over controlling and claustrophobic. The call to family is so strong that children are most often a part of the life and the giving is of the greatest joy to this placement, they will cherish and protect at all costs to themselves, although they may rule with an iron hand. This placement must learn to take care of themselves, and not draw all their nourishment from the partner and family or they can become burdensome and emotionally insecure. Sometimes, under affliction, there is a hesitancy to leave the Sometimes, under affliction, there is a hesitancy to leave the nest and they must be booted out in the world to gain their strength and experience. Also, there can be moodiness, overeating and such sensitivity that life can seem overwhelming. Here is a need for financial and emotional security at all costs.

Mercury in Cancer brings the emotions and the mental capacity together to bestow a keen memory, strong intuition, and kind but dreamy nature. These people need to "feel" the truth rather than "think" it, and learn best from a teacher who cares for their subjects and teaches experientially. They do best with a creative outlet, and enjoy poetry and music and have an excellent sense of rhythm. They need a chance to "process their feelings" before they are expected to communicate with others, especially on emotionally charged subjects, which many tend to be. They can have changeable but tenacious opinions. Under affliction, there can be resentment, narrow mindedness, irrational worries and an expectation for others to "read" their feelings. There can be such a strong link to the past, and the childhood family, that the future is under prioritized and they must learn to be responsible for their own sensitive emotional nature.

Venus in Cancer is protective, kind and tender hearted. These people love parenting and will nurture anyone who comes into their circle. Their love is cherishing and they provide enormous sympathy and emotional support, although their caring can become over controlling and smothering unless they are careful to attend to the balance. They are excellent cooks, entertainers and have all skills necessary to make for a rich home life. This placement has a need for financial security and all investments should be made with a conservation perspective, as there is a tendency to fluctuation in finances, although they will work hard to provide for their families and enjoy sharing nice things. Emotions need to be kept in check and communicated.

Mars in Cancer is a gentle expression, caring and sympathetic in their actions. However, they can also be emotionally volatile and demanding if Mars is under affliction and they need to keep abreast of their constantly changing emotional experience. These people are tenacious workers and have a strong ambition to success and provide for others around them. They make good employers for that reason, with a strong intuition and support for their employees. They must learn to communicate feeling here, instead of expecting others to just "get them" and not to bottle up resentments or worries, or they can suffer with stomach problems.

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