Jun 21, 2023
Individuals with the Sun in Cancer were born sometime between the dates of June 21 through July 22. Cancer is a Cardinal sign, which means that they are initiators, idea makers, and creators. It is easy for them to take control of situations. Cancers are ruled by the element of water. Water signs are known for their emotional nature, sensitivity, intuition, and creativity. At first glance, they may appear secure, serious, and unemotional. Once you get to know them, you will realize they are extremely kind, caring, and compassionate. They sense and feel things deeply. They have a desire to help other people.
Cancers are easy to connect with because they have a calm, soothing presence. They are ruled by the moon. The moon has a very powerful effect on everyone’s emotions, but especially for this sign. It affects the tides of the ocean so of course it will cause reactions in us. The human body is made up of mostly water; therefore, the moon is very powerful in our emotional lives. Wherever the moon is located in your astrological chart is where you find emotional security. It is where we will express our emotional nature, reactions, and responses. Since Cancers are ruled by the moon, they can become emotionally unstable at times. Their mood is impacted by the phases of the moon. The moon cycles and changes constantly. As a result, Cancers falls prey to these energies much more so than other signs. When the moon is full, most Cancer’s will feel depressed, sad, irritable, and withdrawn. They just can’t quite figure out what is wrong, but if they begin to follow the cycles of the moon then they will start to understand what is happening to them and gain more control over their reactions. My husband has the moon in Cancer and he becomes reclusive, withdrawn, solitary, and likes to stay home during a Full Moon. He sinks into himself and is more irritable. Each month, I see this behavior and each time, I glance at the calendar, and like magic there is typically a full moon.
Cancerians love to be alone and retreat from society into the comfort of their own home. The 4th house in our chart is ruled by Cancer. This area of life rules our home, family, childhood experiences, and is where we feel safe. The home is paramount to Cancers but without a secure home base they can not function in the practical world. They enjoy taking care of others and have a love for animals. After all this mothering of others, they can eventually feel drained and need a break from people. This is when they feel the need to retreat and find solitude. Many will do this through reading, writing, and vegging out watching television. They will find that things that help them get in touch with their deeper emotions and that gives them time to recoup is therapeutic. Recovering and healing after intense emotional interactions with other people is a must for Cancers. Once they feel refreshed, then they are ready to go back out into society and help others again.
Cancers have an excellent memory, especially for things that happened in the past. They frequently reminisce about things in the past, places, and people they have cared about. They are known to be pack rats and like to create scrap books full of pictures and memories because it makes them feel those past feelings again. Nostalgic, at heart they are very connected to their childhood. A lot of Cancer’s live in the past and daydream about how things use to be. This helps them deal with stress and problems. They have an amazing imagination, artistic abilities, and many find it easy to express this quality through writing, journaling and teaching. Many Cancers enjoy working with children in some way. There are two reasons for this. The first reason is that they love the innocence of children because it makes them feel needed, and this draws out their natural motherly instincts. Secondly, they enjoy surrounding themselves with children because they view them as safe and vulnerable. Many Cancerians are very sensitive and they are often afraid of getting hurt. They put up a strong wall to protect themselves and find it difficult to trust others. Inside they are soft, sensitive, and caring. They enjoy working with children because children are seen innocent, kind, and accepting and not as threatening as adults. Cancers do not like to feel vulnerable and they are afraid of trusting others with their heart. When they find someone, they love, and can trust, they eventually open up, then they will do anything for that person. They are very loyal to family and friends but usually only have a handful of close friendships.
Cancers are known as the mother in the zodiac. This is both symbolic and expressing with their need to help those who are suffering. Cancer’s mother will be extremely important in their life and this can be positive or negative. Many Cancers can never break the bond or attachment to their mother figure, and sometimes can be a detriment. Most love their mother and would do anything for them. Some rely too much on their mother’s support and help much longer than they should. I have a friend who is a Cancer. She is 31 years old and still lives at home with her mother and experiences a lot of guilt about leaving. She tried to move out on her own several times, but the bond between her and her mother is too strong to break. Many Cancers feel responsible for their mother’s happiness. This can be a positive thing, but it can interfere with a person’s ability to form adult relationships. My friend has never dated anyone and will probably stay with her mother the rest of her life. If Cancer loses their mother at a young age, they may display all the opposite traits of Cancer because of the fear of being hurt. They may distrust others and doubt themselves. It is crucial that they learn to “mother” themselves in this situation and take care of their own needs. If they learn to do this, then they can overcome a lot of emotional struggles.
Cancers key word is “I FEEL”. Other personality traits of Cancerians include being sensitive, caring, protective, nurturing, artistic, imaginative, and controlling. They enjoy cooking, cleaning, writing, reading, drawing, and creative pursuits. The mother figure can represent so many things to us but Cancer’s goal is to express their motherly traits.
Learning to love themselves is a major lesson for them. Allowing others to take care of them will be beneficial and help them build strong relationships. If you have the sun in Cancer, you will express your main personality and identity in whichever house the sun falls in. Cancer energy might be expressed in your intimate relationships if the sun is in the 7th house; or you may find that motherly energy in the 10th house and find yourself taking care of others that are in need through your work. You might be drawn to nursing, social work, counseling, and the medical field. If you feel you do not have these personality traits, and you are a Cancer, I recommend researching which house the sun is in, and I believe you will come to realize your true nature.
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