Cancer - Profile

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Cancer's element is Water. Symbolic of the emotions, water signs need to give and receive.
They thrive on the exchange of feelings. They need security and love to be wrapped in an
environment of love and comfort. Truly a wonderful example of Yin receptivity, Cancer seems to absorb memories, feelings and psychic messages. Of course, they send back their own good
vibes in the process.

The cardinal' motivation energizes their strong ability to provide for others.
Few work as hard and as tenaciously as Cancer. Without the balance of Yang assertiveness,
however, Cancer's confidence can be a bit wobbly. After all, the Crab is so very sensitive to
everything. Just as the sign's ruler, the Moon, goes through phases, Cancer often experiences
mood-swings.

Sometimes the desire to love results in giving too much. In such cases, the Crab
can become over-protective or dependent. Balanced, the Cancer adds personal independence
to his or her priorities.


Personalities

The Positive Side of Cancer:

The Cancerian’s most positive point is his understanding nature. On the whole, he is a
loving and sympathetic person. He would never go out of his way to hurt anyone. The
Cancer man or woman is often very kind and tender; they give what they can to others.
They hate to se others suffering and will do what they can to help someone in less fortunate
circumstances than themselves. They are often very concerned about the world. Their
interest in people generally foes beyond that of just their own families and close friends; they
have a deep sense of brotherhood and respect humanitarian values. The Cancerian means
what he says, as a rule; he is honest about his feelings.

The Cancer man or woman is a person who knows the art of patience. When something
seems difficult, he is willing to wait until the situation become manageable again. He is a
person who knows how to bide his time. The Cancerian knows how to concentrate on one
thing at a time. When he has made his mind up he generally sticks with what he does,
seeing it through to the end.

The Cancerian is a person who loves his home. He enjoys being surrounded by familiar
things and the people he loves. Of all the signs, Cancer is the most maternal. Even the men
born under this sign often have a motherly or protective quality about the,. They like to take
care of people in the their family-to see that they are well loved and well provided for. They
are usually loyal and faithful. Family ties mean a lot to the Cancer man or woman. Parents
and in-laws are respected and loved. The Cancerian has a strong sense of tradition. He is
very sensitive to the moods of others.


The Negative Side of Cancer:

Sometimes the Cancerian finds it rather hard to face life. It becomes too much for him. He
can be a little timid and tiring, when things don’t go too well. When unfortunate things
happen, he is apt to just shrug and say, "Whatever will be will be." He can be fatalistic to a
fault. The uncultivated Cancerian is a bit lazy. He doesn’t have very much ambition.

Anything that seems a bit difficult he’ll gladly leave to others. He may be lacking in initiative.
Too sensitive, when he feels he’s been injured, he’ll crawl back into his shell and nurse his
imaginary wounds. The Cancer woman often is given to crying when the smallest thing goes
wrong.

Some Cancerians find it difficult to enjoy themselves in environments outside their homes.
They make heavy demands on others, and need to be constantly reassured that they are
loved.