Cancer (astrology)
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| Zodiac Symbol | Crab |
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| Birth Dates (Tropical) | June 21 - July 22 |
| Birth Dates (Sidereal) | July 16 - August 15 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Zodiac Element | Water |
| Zodiac Quality | Cardinal |
| Domicile | Moon |
| Detriment | Saturn |
| Exaltation | Jupiter (ancient)/ Neptune (modern/disputed) |
| Fall | Mars |
Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Cancer is considered a yin sign or alternatively feminine or negative sign, meaning it is more introverted. It is considered a water sign, and is one of four cardinal signs. [1] Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Being the fourth sign in the zodiac, Cancer has been associated with the astrological 4th house.
Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Cancer individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Cancer roughly from June 21 to July 22[2] and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently roughly from July 21 to August 15.
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[edit] Mythology
In mythology Cancer is often associated with the Greek myth of the Lernaean Hydra, one of The Twelve Labours of Hercules and the mythical figure of Perseus, where Hercules completes all of his tasks, or labours
[edit] Associated traits
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Astrologers are in broad agreement that a person born under the sign of Cancer share the following characteristics: [3]
[edit] Characteristics considered positive
[edit] Characteristics considered negative
The same person, however, is prone to being:
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[edit] Physical traits
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Astrologers associate Cancer's physical characteristics with being above average height, having an athletic body and long legs. This athletic build allows for strong, confident people. They see Cancers as usually having brown hair, a well-defined face, a tan complexion, a prominent forehead, penetrating eyes of green or blue, a shortish nose that curves straight or slightly up, and a full mouth with full lips and a wide smile, as well as long arms and fingers resting on defined hands. In essence, the upper body is proportionally well balanced in proportion to the lower, which may make for a rather smooth-going, attractive athletic appearance [6]
[edit] Compatibilities
Although many mainstream astrology books do not bother with superficial sun-sign compatibilities, Cancer is widely thought to be compatible with the same element signs, Pisces [7][8] and Scorpio.[7][8] Many also consider Cancer to generally be good with Taurus.[8][9]
There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Cancer do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the Zodiac.[7] The branch in astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.[10]
[edit] Correspondences
The following items are traditionally associated with Cancer: [11]
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| Colors | Silver and Sea green[12] |
| Birthstones[13] | Emerald ; Pearl and Moonstone (June) ; Ruby (July) |
| Gemstones | Moonstone[12] ; Emerald[12] |
| Day | Saturday |
| Metal | Silver [12] |
| Country [14] | Greece, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Scotland, New Zealand, West African |
| City [14] | Amsterdam, New York, Munich, Venice, Tokyo, Istanbul |
The Indian equivalent of Cancer is Karka; the Chinese equivalent is thought to be the sincere, sympathetic Sheep, whose lunar month is 7 July - 7 August.[15] The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is Arax Du'uzu, dedicated to Adar.
[edit] References
- ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
- ^ Astrology.com.
- ^ Robert Pelletier & Leonard Cataldo Be Your Own Astrologer pp 24 - 33, Pan Books Ltd, London 1984; Maritha Pottenger, Astro Essentials, pp 31 - 36, ACS Publications San Diego, 1991 ; Jeff Mayo, Ibid, pp 41-55, 1979
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Astrology-online.com
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n elore.com
- ^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
- ^ a b c The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
- ^ a b c Astrology-online.com Quick Compatibility Guide
- ^ according to Astrology.com'sTaurus-Cancer love compatibility
- ^ Cafeastrology.com on Synastry
- ^ Derek and Julia Parker, The New Compleat Astrologer, pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990
- ^ a b c d Crystal-cure.com
- ^ Timewell Corp. Website.Birthstones and Gemstones Color
- ^ a b www.afuturemoment.com.
- ^ Theodora Lau, The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes, pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005
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