Cancer

Zodiac

Cancer is the 4th sign of the zodiac, water and cardinal, ruled by Moon.

Tradition · Hellenistic

Correspondences

Number
4
Element
Water
Colors
Silver#95A5A6#ECF0F1

Details

Glyph
The Crab
Modality
Cardinal
Polarity
Feminine
Quality
Yin
Ruling Planet
Moon
Exaltation
Jupiter
Detriment
Saturn
Fall
Mars
Dates
Tropical start
Month
6
Day
21
Tropical end
Month
7
Day
22
Degree Range
90
119
House
4
Behenian stars
SiriusProcyon
House Themes
HomeFamilyRootsEmotional foundation
Body Parts
ChestBreastsStomach
Tarot Major
The Chariot
Tarot Keywords
WillpowerDeterminationVictory
Decans
1
Degrees
0
9
Ruler
Subruler
Tarot minor
Keywords
LoveUnion
2
Degrees
10
19
Ruler
Subruler
Tarot minor
Keywords
AbundanceCelebration
3
Degrees
20
29
Ruler
Subruler
Tarot minor
Keywords
LuxuryDiscontent
Keywords
Core
NurturingIntuitionEmotionProtectionFamily
Light
TenaciousLoyalEmotionalSympatheticProtective
Shadow
MoodyPessimisticSuspiciousManipulativeClingy
Personality Traits
Strengths
TenaciousHighly imaginativeLoyalEmotionalSympatheticPersuasive
Weaknesses
MoodyPessimisticSuspiciousManipulativeInsecure
Likes
ArtHome hobbiesRelaxing near waterHelping loved ones
Dislikes
StrangersCriticismRevealing personal life
Life Lessons
Learn to release emotional attachmentsBalance nurturing others with self-careTrust intuition while maintaining boundaries
Scents
JasmineSandalwood whiteMyrrh
Metals
Silver
Animals
CrabTurtleSeal
Mythic Figures
ArtemisDianaThe Mother
Affirmations
I nurture myself as I nurture othersMy emotions are my strengthI create a safe sanctuary within
Magical Timing
Optimal for
Emotional healingHome protectionFamilyIntuitionDreams
Avoid for
DetachmentLogic over emotionIndependence
Compatible Signs
Most
ScorpioPiscesTaurusVirgo
Challenging
AriesLibra

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