Cancerians develop a hard outer shell which they use for protection. But the hardness is confined to the outer shell only. Cancerians sensitive nature can hold feelings quietly behind their own walls.
The large pinching claws of crabs are indicative of Cancerians holding onto things, especially from the past. Cancerians are very serious about loyalty and have a difficult time letting go. Cancerians show alacrity in bringing the loved ones under the safety of the outer shell. Cancerians love is protective, but if tempered, can be smothering.
Cancer motto could be using defensiveness as a tool to offend. You attack by baiting your opponent into your territory. Something which appears a retreat to others can be your aggressive tactic. While strengthening your security by developing your home and family relationships, remember that suppressed anger can turn into resentment and depression. Discover someone whom you can trust and share your feelings with.
Cancer Key Planet: Moon
The Moon keeps changing, not even the same two nights in a row. It revolves around the Earth once a month. The Moon is the key to our feelings and emotional cycles for both man and woman. The Moon symbolizes our basic needs as the key planet of Cancer.
Fourth House: Home and Family
The fourth house relates to the mother. It is where we are nurtured and takes in not only our real mother but also all those who nurture us, especially in the early days of our life. This is the house of childhood surroundings. It is where we retreat from the noise of the external world. It denotes your sub-conscious memories and fears of childhood.
Cancer Element: Water
In astrology, the water element stands for emotions. The cycle of water never ends with the snow falling in the mountains and then melting. The mountain streams team up to make great rivers that join the sea. The tides and currents foam the oceans. In the same way our feelings are constantly flowing as they connect the present with past experiences. Sometimes the waters are so deep that feelings cannot be articulated.
The water represents changing tides. But this is also about the water of a evenly surfaced lake. Cancer Strength:
The ability to nurture others is your biggest strength.
Cancer Weakness:
Fear of the bygone days coming back to the future weakens you the most.
