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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. 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 22 to July 22 and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently roughly from July 21 to August 15.

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

Associated traits

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Astrologers are in broad agreement that a person born under the sign of Cancer share the following characteristics:

• Tenacious • Retentive • Resourceful
• Home-loving • Loyal
• Intuitive • Generous • Conservative
• Emotional • Loving • Shrewd
• Sensitive • Protective • Cautious
• Purposeful * Wise * Easily flattered
• Romantic * Imaginative * Security-oriented
• Warm * Sympathetic * Patriotic
• Sentimental * Caring * Maternal instincts
• Sincere * Kind * Attractive

The same person, however, is prone to being:

• Changeable or moody
• Devious * Dominating
• Coldness * Madness * Depressive * Lacking in stability
• Dogmatic * Over eccentric * Controlling

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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

Correspondences

The following items are traditionally associated with Cancer:

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. The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is Arax Du'uzu, dedicated to Adar.

Compatibilities

Cancer is widely thought to be compatible with Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus and Virgo

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.

References

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2. Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
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4. 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
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7. The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
8. Derek and Julia Parker, The New Compleat Astrologer, pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990
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12. Theodora Lau, The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes, pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005
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External links

• Cancer in Elore.com
• Cancer In-Depth

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