Cancer
22nd June to 23rd July
Symbol: The Crab
Ruling Planet: Moon
Quality: Cardinal
Element: Water
Basic Trait: I Feel
Closest Metal: Silver
Lucky Day: Monday
Lucky Colors: Green, Silver-Grey, Cream and White
Lucky Gems: Opal, Pearl and Moonstone
Lucky Flowers: Daisies and Wallflowers
Strengths Weaknesses
Adaptable Moody
Loyal Insensitive
Attached to family Over Emotional
Empathetic Indecisive
Cancer zodiac sign has the symbol of ‘The Crab’. One of the basic characteristics of a Cancerian is that he is very prone to mood swings, which are matched by changing emotions. At one point of time, you may have seen him in a typical party mood, enjoying himself and laughing at other people’s jokes. He may come across as the most extroverted member in the entire group. However, another time, he may be completely introverted, sitting in a corner and lost in his own world. This single personality trait can help you in identifying a Cancer very easily.
A Cancerian will never run behind fame and publicity, but if he ever gets it, he definitely knows how to bask in the limelight. In a melancholic mood, he can become the coldest person on this earth and drown you in his bottomless depression. Cancerians are prone to pessimism and usually hide their fears behind a veil of humor. They love to dream and for them, sky’s the limit. When he cries, it is because he is deeply hurt from inside. A harsh glance or a rough tone can easily break Cancer’s vulnerable heart.
When he is hurt, he will either cry his heart out or retreat into a silent spell. However, it is rare that he takes revenge from the one who has hurt him. If a Cancer retreats to his shell, you can be sure he will become completely unreachable. He won’t pick his phone, answer the doorbell or even check his mail. Another mood that can engulf a Cancer is a snappy one, or you can say a crabby one. He will hate the world and snap at anything and everything. However, you can be sure he is not angry with you and will soon be his normal self again.
While in a conversation, the facial features of a crab will change a number of times, displaying his numerous moods. He has a vivid imagination and at times will drown you in his moods too. Each and every experience affects him and gets engraved in his memory. Cancerians remember everything life has taught them and constantly remind everyone. Past intrigues them and they love to collect antiques, old treasures and ancient relics. They are the perfect keepers of secrets and people automatically confide in them.
However, their own thoughts and secrets are strictly off limits for everyone. A typical cancer will never discuss his personal life with anyone. Compassion and intuition gel perfectly with the Cancer profile. He seldom judges people, just soaks up what comes his way and reflects the same. He will never ever give up an object he cherishes, be it a gift from a lover or the worn jeans he loves wearing. Cancerians have a soft heart; they care about people and are quite helpful. However, they wait to see if someone else is helping.
If the answer is yes, they will sit back and let the other person be the savior. In case no one comes forward; they will be there to rescue you. A Cancer person may come at the last minute, but he will save you just before you are about to drown. He is not selfish, it just that he never wants to be impulsive. But, he will save you nonetheless. Before he makes any move, a Cancerian must be sure of strong backing. Without it, he hates to venture on his own. He does not forget mistakes easily, especially his own.
He will brood over them and take a long time before moving ahead again. Cancerian loves, rather reveres, his home and his loved ones. Too much is not even enough for him. He needs more, more security, more love and more care. Insecurity may lead him to depression and weaken him physically.They are prone to negative thoughts and are always preparing for the unseen future.
The maxim ‘Old is Gold’ fits perfectly to a Cancer, whether it is the case of people or things. He is also very good at making as well as managing wealth. He has a large heart and will share willingly if his loved ones are in need. However, wastage, especially of food, is sure to tick him off. All the sensitivity of a crab is hidden beneath his hard shell and it will take much care and love to bring him out of his shell and close to you!
Cancerian women
Have you met a Cancerian woman recently? Are you confused as to what she really is – chirpy and somber or distant? She is all of these and still, she is none of these. More confused? A Cancerian woman has great mood swings every now and then and these are some of her mood swings only. However, her basic personality traits remain the same. She is over sensitive, emotional Now’s the catch! Most of her traits will be hidden behind a shell of indifference and aloofness.
You will have to gently coerce a Cancerian girl to get out of that shell and come into the big bad world without it. The best time to do this is in the moonlight, when there are maximum changes of catching her emotions. When in love, she will be tender but modest. She dislikes criticisms, can’t stand rejection and gets deeply hurt by harsh words that involve her. Too much aggressiveness on your part may make her a little hesitant. A Cancer woman will never make the first move in a relationship; she only knows how to move backwards or slip sideways.
This is because of her fear of being rejected. She loves her mother, so you better learn to love as well as respect her too.
This female has some secrets and she won’t like your prying around her personal diary.
She is very insecure and will need your constant reassurance.
It is your attention and undivided eye she is the most concerned about.
However, you will have to learn to live with her mood swings, which is not so difficult since she is so good in every other way. She is extremely loyal and will keep you happy with her warm and rich humor. Once she is committed to you, you will remain hers forever and ever. Adultery is one of the negative traits of her characteristics profile.
With a Cancerian woman, you will always have to be careful with words. She is very sentimental and plays hurt very easily. Then, she can cry like a two-year old baby.
You will be expected to console her and wipe her tears.
Cancerian women are quite careful with money. Neither will they be stingy, not totally extravagant.
They have a habit of saving everything that is usable, be it money or old buttons or empty jars. They also carefully save things that have a sentimental value attached to them, like the sweater grandmother knitted on their fifth birthday.
A Cancer female fiercely guards what is hers and that includes you too!
She is possessive and jealous. But, she does not like sharing her love with anyone.
She is one of those people who do not crib about bad luck. She will get depressed and may shed a few tears,, but she can be patient and wait for the time to change again, this time in her favour.
Almost all the Cancerians have the desire of being pampered like a child, especially when they feel low. Don’t forget to pay your Cancer girl extra attention when she is depressed, otherwise she may retreat deeper into her shell.
She will want to be told time and again that she is still desirable and you still need her. However, she is not always weak and is completely capable of looking after herself. Infact, She just needs some spoiling after every few days. She will also be very protective of her children and make them feel completely secure.
They will be the center of her universe and she will pamper them with her love, affection and care. The children will also be very close to her and no matter how much far they go from home, they will come back to her and she knows this.
A Cancer female always needs you, but she will never get too aggressive.
Cancer forcast for 2008 – 2009!
General Astrological Forecast
Jupiter will remain in the sixth house throughout the year. On the other hand, the planets Saturn and Ketu will remain in the second house, while Mars will be in the twelfth house of the zodiac.
Wealth, Career and Business
As far as the matters of wealth, career and business are concerned, this year will be fairly good for Cancerians. For more success, they need to put in a lot more hard work. This will ensure that the obstacles in the way of prosperity are removed. Your luck may not favor you much in the area of wealth and you may undergo some financial pressures too. Business momentum will be fairly good, but not exceptional. However, if you put in lots and lots of efforts, the results will be better and you will have better achievements in your business. Money will slip out of hands .This will happen mainly in the first half of the year. After September, the conditions are likely to improve for you. For students, this year will bring mixed results. However, there are chances of their hard work being rewarded with success.
Health
In case of health matters, the positions of Jupiter, Ketu and Saturn are not too favorable. Air-borne diseases, viral fever, blood pressure and other physical problems may ail you. Take good care of your health and exercise great caution. Otherwise, you may have to spend heavily on your health expenditures. Be careful while driving and do not take too much tension. The elder people need to take excessive care of their health. There are chances of an improvement in health from August onwards.
Love Matters
In case of love matters, this year will bring mixed results for the Cancer individuals, especially the earlier months. There may be some tiffs with your loved one, even fights and major arguments. Things are likely to improve after August. You may come across a long-lost friend. Do not take decisions on others in a hurry or you are going to repent it later on.
Travel
There are indications of undergoing a long journey, even an overseas one. However, travel-related expenditure may lead to some pressure on the financial front and be a cause for a high amount of tension.
Domestic Life
On the domestic front, thing will be neither good nor bad. There may be some tense moments in the family too, especially the time period of January to June. There are chances of your being involved in court and legal matters. Beware of being cheated by others. You may gain from some news brought by mail or internet. You may get the pleasure of getting married, party or other happy occasions.