CANCER (ASTROLOGY)

'Cancer' is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Cancer. Under the tropical zodiac, Cancer is occupied by the Sun from June 22 to July 22 and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from July 21 to August 9. The sign opposite to Cancer is Capricorn. The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is ''Arax Du'uzu'', dedicated to Adar.

Contents

Mythology

Characteristics

Relationships

Occupations

Body and health

Miscellaneous

Sources

See also

External links

Mythology

In mythology Cancer is often associated with the Greek myth of the Lernaean Hydra, one of The Twelve Labours of Herakles and the mythical figure of Perseus, from the Greek myth of Medusa. Cancer is also associated with the Greco-Roman goddess Selene/Luna and sometimes the goddesses Artemis/Diana and Hecate/Trivia.

Characteristics

Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a kind, emotional, romantic, imaginative, sympathetic, nurturing, and intuitive character. The Cancer person is protective, sensitive, tenacious, retentive, resourceful, self-contained, family and home oriented, maternal, security oriented, warm, patriotic, sentimental, and loving. They can also be touchy, over-protective, moody and ''crabby'' and prone to changeability, hypersensitivity, depression, and clinginess.
In the last, Cancer was considered a fortunate, fruitful sign, strongly associated with tribes, clans, and closely-knit family groups. Many modern astrologers consider it to be significant that Pluto was discovered on the longitude of 20 degrees Cancer and the first atomic bomb was detonated at the moment when Saturn reached this longitude. Saturn is said to become particularly malefic in Cancer and Leo, for they are opposed to Saturn's own domiciles. Richard Saunders writes in ''Astrological Judgement and Practice of Physick'' (1677) that Black Plague of 1593 has been caused by transiting Saturn in Cancer, breeding "Flegm, thin Water, and Melancholy mixt".
Caesius likened the sign to "the Breastplate of Righteousness" in Ephesians VI:14. Elsbeth and Reinhold Ebertin extended this concept to that every single degree of 360 degrees of zodiac correlates to a specific part of human anatomy. In their ''Anatomische Entsprechungen der Tierkreisgrade'' (''Anatomical Correspondences of the Zodiac Degrees'', 1949), the section about Cancer starts with the 1 degree of Cancer correlating to the sixth rib, ends with the 30 degree of the sign correlating to the twelfth dorsal vertebra.
In astrology Cancer is ruled by the Moon. The Indian equivalent of Cancer is 'Kataka', the Chinese equivalent is the Sheep

Relationships

In love the Cancer person is likely to be romantic, sentimental, very clinging and tender, and open to sensual stimulation. Maternal instincts are strong in women and protective instincts in men. However they can also be touchy.

Occupations

Suitable occupations are where shrewd but sensitive nature can be constructively employed, or in looking after others; such as nurses, gardeners, archaeologists, hoteliers, publicans, estate agents.

Body and health

In medical astrology and in terms of anatomy, Cancer is said to rule the breasts, epigastric region, elbows, stomach, digestive organs, upper lobe of the liver, thoracic duct, pancreas, blood serum, and the womb.

Miscellaneous

In terms of mundane or political astrology Cancer is linked with Ishikawa Prefecture, Tonga, Tuva, Altai Republic, and Calabria.
The following items are also traditionally associated with Cancer:

★ Birthstone = Alexandrite is the 'Traditional Birthstone'; Other popular birthstones for the month of July are pearl, ruby, moonstone, agate, chalcedony, and emerald.

★ Colors = Orange, Silver, White

★ Gemstones = Moonstone

★ Metal = Silver, Magnesium

Sources

Mayo, Jeff , ''Teach Yourself Astrology'', pp 41-55, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
Parker, Derek and Julia, ''The New Compleat Astrologer'', pp106-129, Crescent Books, New York, 1984
Pottenger, Maritha ''Astro Essentials'', pp 31 - 36, ACS Publications San Diego, 1991

See also

External links

★ Cancer the Crab

★ Cancer Profile

★ Cancer - lucky day, number, color, gemstone, talisman, positive and negative qualities, traits and famous personalities. Also daily horoscope, weekly horoscope, monthly horoscope and yearly horoscope.