Crabs live in the inter-tidal zone of the oceans, where tides rise and fall twice every day. This is the most dynamic and changeful place on earth, but also the most nutrient rich. Because of the constant change, Cancer have developed a hard outer shell for protection. Cancer can use the hard outer shell of your home as your protection. But it's more than just that. Typically, your sensitive Cancer can hold your feelings quietly behind your own walls.
Crabs also have large pinching claws, and Cancer can hold onto things, especially from the past. Cancer are fiercely loyal and have a difficult time letting go. But Cancer are also quick to bring those you love inside the safety of your outer shell while you nurture them. Cancer love is protective, but unless tempered, can be smothering.
Cancer motto could be, "A good defense is the best offense." Like a Crab in its cave, your attack can consist of baiting your opponent into your territory. What appears to be a retreat to others can be your best aggressive tactic. As you feel your way through life, building your security by developing your home and family relationships, remember that unexpressed anger can turn into resentment and depression, so find someone you can trust and share your feelings.
Element: Water
Astrologically, the water element symbolizes emotion. Water runs deep; it seeks its own level and will flow until it has found it. The cycle of water is endless with the snows falling in the mountains and melting. The mountain streams join to make the great rivers that run to the sea. The tides and currents churn the oceans. Similarly, our feelings are flowing as they connect the present with past experiences. Sometimes the waters are so deep that we cannot put words to our feelings.
The water of Cancer is that of the changing tides. Regular rhythms that bring food and nurture the creatures who live there. But this is also about the water of a smoothly surfaced lake. No movement is apparent, yet beneath the surface there is movement, currents and much hidden activity.
Fourth House: Home and Family
The Fourth House is related to the mother. It is where we are nurtured, and takes in not only our real mother, but all those who nurture us -- especially early in life. This is the house of childhood surroundings. It is where we retreat from the noise of the outer world.
Key Planet: Moon
The Moon is always changing, not even the same two nights in a row. It races around the Earth once a "month," and as such we are familiar with her regularly repeating patterns. Women's menstrual cycles are naturally tied to the lunar rhythm, putting them in closer touch with the subconscious realms of the Moon. But to man and woman alike, the Moon is the key to our feelings and our emotional cycles. As the key planet of Cancer, the Moon symbolizes our basic needs -- how we need to be nurtured and how we nurture others.
Cancer Greatest Strength: Your ability to nurture others
Cancer Possible Weakness: Fear of the past repeating in the future
2007-02-09 01:19:16
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answered by ♥!BabyDoLL!♥ 5
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Thank you! Finally! Someone asking about Cancers!
We are the Moms of the Zodiac. We are nurturing and posessive, creative and overdramatic.
We're shy and defensive at first, but once we're out of the shell, watch out! There's a lot of personality comin' at you!
We love needy people cuz we need to be needed.
Cancer/Taurus is our Power Couple, but we also get on swell with other water signs; Scorpios and Pisces.
You're prob gonna get someone cut and pasting some diatribe bout the Crab, but you should hear it from the source...
My personal favorite Cancer, other than yours truly, is Nelson Mandela.
2007-02-09 01:29:46
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answered by fyxe 2
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maximum cancers suitable companions : Scorpio, Pisces almost suitable companions : Taurus, Virgo well matched Souls : maximum cancers Opposites you're attracted to : Sagittarius, Aquarius learn out of your variations : Gemini, Leo no longer Your destiny : Aries, Libra Astrological Hell : Capricorn
2016-09-28 21:06:56
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answered by Anonymous
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cancers make great and loyal friends. they manage to be home-oriented yet mysterious and sexy at the same time. they are hypersensitive so it's best to try and be nice to them, and they will appreciate it if you are. they are soft and feminine, and some people will tell you that cancers are the best sign in the sack.
2007-02-09 01:59:56
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answered by Anonymous
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my husband is a cancer and their sign is a crab and let me tell ya it fits them perfectly
2007-02-09 03:28:04
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answered by cnwhab4 3
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just take a good look at the crab/ or the hermit and their living habits. that generally sums it all up!
2007-02-10 08:29:23
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answered by humming scallion 4
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Homebodies and sometimes romantic...
2007-02-09 00:45:29
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answered by Anonymous
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