Cancer Male Traits
Emotional and loving
Intuitive and imaginative
Shrewd and cautious
Protective and sympathetic
On the dark side....
Changeable and moody
Overemotional and touchy
Clinging and unable to let go
The Cancerian male 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 It can range from the timid, dull, shy and withdrawn to the most brilliant, and famous Cancerians are to be found through the whole range of human activity. It is a fundamentally conservative and home-loving nature, appreciating the nest like quality of a secure base to which the male can retire.He 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.Cancerian men 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 males 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 male has many potential faults. He 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. He can be tactless and difficult yet, because he is normally ambitious, he will curry favor by floating with majority opinions, outlooks and fashions of the day. As a result he often change his opinions and loyalties and, indeed, his occupation, and lack stability. He is easily corrupted and, because he is a convincing romanticizer, can make successful confidence tricksters. His romanticism in another sense make him an ardent supporter of causes, for example a football team with whose heroes they can identify in a world of fantasy.His 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 males 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.
Possible Health Concerns...
Cancer governs the chest,elbows, stomach and digestion. 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 males are said to be liable 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.
LIKES
Hobbies
Romance
Children
Home and Country
Parties
DISLIKES
Aggravating situations
Failure
Opposition
Being told what to do ;)
Advice (good or bad)
PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE FOR YOU, AND THEIR SOLUTIONS
As with all sun signs, we all have unique traits to our personalities. When these traits are suppressed, or unrealized, problems will arise. However, with astrology we can examine the problem and assess the proper solution based on the sun sign characteristics. As a Cancerian male you may see things below that really strike home. Try the solution, you most likely will be amazed at the results. If you find yourself on the receiving end of the negatives below, it is because you are failing to express the positive.
PROBLEM: You can be oversensitive and something of a clinging vine which may cause you to harbor imaginary hurts and slights, this can make for highly unsettling conditions with your spouse.SOLUTION: Be sure that the love you are expressing is not simply your need to hang own to someone for moral support, and if necessary, you should seek professional help in order to overcome this negative, clinging aspect of your personality.
PROBLEM: One of your biggest personality flaws, next to neediness, is the habit of being so self absorbed that you sometimes fail to notice what others are doing and accomplishing in their lives, you feel shut out and jealous if a family member has more success than you do.
SOLUTION: You should make a special effort to change this in yourself by forcing yourself to rejoice over their good fortune and when you do this you find that it will eventually become a habit and you as well as they will be happier for the change.
PROBLEM: Your inability to take orders without getting angry or upset may be another one of your problems and this one could be very serious as it affects your chances of earning a good living for yourself and/or your family, since you are quite apt to walk away from any job where you feel 'picked on'.
SOLUTION: Try keeping an ear out and find out how the ones who have been on the job for any length of time gets along with the boss and coworkers. If you follow his lead or simply decide that you will simply keep quiet and follow orders you will soon see how well you can be really liked by all concerned.
PROBLEM: You also have a problem with putting things off until the last minute which upsets your family and friends. This also has a tendency to make an unpleasant matter even more unpleasant when you procrastinate.
Solution: Make taking care of the business at hand your prime objective from now on for, when you do not have all those worries in the back of your mind you will find it more pleasant to be around people, and you will also find that life goes smoothly for you from then on.
Ruling planet :MOON
Mean Radius (km) 1,738
Distance from Earth (km) 384,400
Some more interesting facts about your sign:
The crab is a nocturnal water creature that is well equipped with its massive claws to defend itself and survives very well in the 'wilds' of the underwater world in which it thrives. They have also been prized for food throughout the ages. Crabs come in a variety of 'styles' and species and are found in most of the oceans of the world, as well as in many inland waters. Being a sea scavenger, the crabs help mankind by keeping our waters cleaner.
The color for Cancer is all the shining colors of the moon SILVER
Your starstone is the beautiful, translucent, PEARL. The Pearl can be all the silvery colors of the moon and not just white. The pearl takes on its silvery, shimmering, colors from the color of the linings of the mollusc (oyster) in which it is grown. A beautiful, perfect pearl can sell for as much as $250,000.00, so speaking of a 'pearl of great price' becomes readily understandable. This precious stone can be harmed if subjected to hair spray, acids, perspiration, and some types of cosmetics.
STARSTONE CONTROVERSY
There is, and always have been, a controversy over "starstones". Starstones are NOT birthstones. I give you here in these pages the stones that are called your starstones, (planet stones), which viberates the strongest to your planet or sign, NOT to the month that you were born. I would also like it if those who think they know precisely what their stone is to go to the library and reference some good Astrology books such as 'Parkers Astrology'.Sorry for the confusion, but confusion over this topic has raged for hundreds of years.
The Cancer male may often be moody, but he is rarely mean...his moods being the meanest when he is the most afraid of losing something or someone. An extreme romantic, he is not always confident of his own attractiveness. Nonetheless, he understands women very well and is fond of children. The Cancer man is kind but, contrary to popular opinion, is not soft. Basically, this is a one-woman man who will sulk privately for days when his feelings are hurt and is best left alone when he is "down." Too much sympathy tends to make the Cancer male brood. He is far too deep to be able to sum-up on first acquaintance and snap judgments should not be made about this man. Women tend to like his sense of humor and his outlook on the world, but he can put on an act of geniality to hid his own feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. It takes a long time to truly get to know the Cancer male. He will be an amusing and gallant escort or sweetheart (if he wishes to be), but is very difficult to pin down. This man often avoids a serious relationship for as long as possible and even then, will enter into it with great trepidation. If he believes he has found the right partner, then he will settle blissfully into married life. However, if he suspects he has chosen the wrong woman, then he can be impossible. Saving money is substantially more attractive to the Cancer male than spending it. Though not exactly miserly, he does think twice before splurging and this man's sense of humor seldom includes the topic of cash. Money is no laughing matter to the Cancer male, who could probably add a column of figures in his head before he learned the alphabet and most likely had a paper route by the time he was eleven years old. The man who falls under the jurisdiction of this sign has a rather interesting idea of economy. He would rather go to the best restaurant and get what he pays for than risk offending his sensitive tastes with over-cooked food and indifferent service in a second rate establishment. By the same token, he thinks it is silly to waste money on a cloth coat when a mink will amortize itself over the years. In short, quality and thrift are synonymous to the Cancer male.The Cancer male tends to be somewhat subjective in emotional matters, often unable to see anything from an objective point of view when he becomes upset. Nevertheless, he is usually generous with his affection and craves lots of affection in return...frequently feeling bitterly deprived if he does not get it. In short, words of love are music to his ears. Most girlfriends and wives of Cancer men find their mate to possess much sex-appeal, but any partner needs to learn that the male of this Sign likes to be left alone without question when he feels the need to sort out problems. Flattery will not work with this man unless there is a genuine desire to please him and no attempt is being made to achieve a personal end. He can be deeply hurt, so any quick and thoughtless criticism or reproof should be restrained. The Cancer male is attractive...but he is ulikely to believe it. Thus, it is necessarily to constantly boost his ego. This man will probably be quite a good cook and will almost certainly delight in stories regarding his family tree. Photography is a common hobby among Cancer males and few will live their lives without owning at least one camera. In general, Cancer men are courtly, courteous and considerate. They dress well (albeit conservatively) and generally hate to stand out in a crowd. When at home (which is usually often), they enjoy the comfort and security of dressing-down in their favorite, worn-in clothing which they rarely alter. There is an inherent tendency here to hate being in the spotlight and a Cancer male will do almost anything in order not to attract surplus attention. He prefers to be secure in all things and may regard unwontedly personal discussions as a breach of that security. Unfortunately, Cancer men have a tendency to be gloomy at times, disparaging everything and everybody. Almost without exception, a male born under the jurisdiction of Cancer will have a very close relationship with his mother...and those who do not will probably be totally alienated from them. Cancer men love to be babied by females...even though they are unlikely to admit it.Cancer males have marked mechanical and artistic abilities. They are apt to devote much of their time to working out new principles and perfecting new ideas. While these are indeed excellent traits, Cancer men are prone to carry them to extremes. These males belong mainly to the manufacturing sphere of life and they are positively shrewd in all business matters, having a good head for business. Cancer males wish to be recognized as being thoroughly competent to perform whatever duties entrusted to them. They possess a natural feeling of responsibility and dislike to be hampered or restricted in any fashion. Cancer men can be ruled by kindess, but are sure to resent the least semblance of compulsion. They should strive to associate themselves with those who have more projective and progressive minds...people who can see the necessity of departing from the established custom.The Cancer male has a natural tendency toward the beautiful and artistic in all things. As a result, some highly talented musicians, artists and professional people have been born under this Sign. They have considerable literary ability and often make excellent judges, lawyers, physicians and brilliantly magnetic speakers. Some of the finest scholars and students have been governed by Cancer...to say nothing of some of the most wealthiest men in the world. Because of the maternal aspect of the Moon (Cancer's ruling planet), the Cancer male has an overwhelming need to protect himself and his family. Though generally domestic and peaceful, he possesses strong emotional drives and will refuse to sit still when loved ones are threatened. As a father, the Cancer male will be caring, gentle, sympathetic and understanding. He will have infinite patience with his children, genuinely interested in everything they do and spend countless hours entertaining them. He will be proud of his sons and fiercely protective of his daughters. When his children do become independent, the Cancer man may show signs of crankiness. In short, the Cancer male is prone to rebel against his children's desire to experiment with the outside world, preferring to believe that they will lean on him forever.
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