The Astrological Sun Signs: The Personality of Cancer

Those born between June 21st and July 22nd are born under the sign of Cancer, the fourth of the sun signs. This sign symbolizes loyalty and sensitivity. Cancer is the sign of the Crab, and individuals with this trait often express the words, “I feel.”

True astrology is much more than interpreting sun signs. To create an accurate birth chart, factors such as moon sign, aspects, and houses must also be considered.

The Character of Cancer

Cancer is a truly complicated sign, and those born under its influence can be difficult to understand. If you are a Cancer, you may change faces faster than those around you can appreciate. You may be gentle, patient, sympathetic, and kind one moment, then cranky, snappish, and perhaps indifferent the next. You’ll be helpful and solicitous before breakfast, then start complaining and wallowing in self-pity not fifteen minutes later.

The sign of Cancer is like the shifting tides of the ocean. Beneath the surface, powerful forces are at work. Many born under this sign offer no clue to the inner workings of their own minds, building up elaborate defenses to hide their deep feelings and extreme sensitivity.

If you were born under the sign of Cancer, it is likely that you desperately seek approval, and resist needing this approval all at the same time. When you do get the approval you need, however, you will often give your undying loyalty to those who made you feel secure and loved. Once someone has gained your loyalty, it is unlikely that anything will change your positive opinion of that person. Cancerians tend to develop a blind spot particularly to those who have earned their love.

As a Cancer, you tend to guard your secrets well. While others may pour out their hearts to you, you might only rarely do the same. If offended, you are likely to pout instead of retaliating. If often works, as those closest to you cannot stand to see you upset.

The Sign of Cancer and Its Relationship With Others

Though you likely present a tough outer shell to the world, inside you have a heart of gold. When someone asks for a favor, you may initially say ‘No,’ but this answer will usually become a ‘Yes’ in short order.

You are likely highly possessive, and this can sometime alienate you from others. Anyone who becomes a part of your life may never be completely free of you. Your need to stay in contact with classmates, coworkers, friends, and family could easily turn into obsession. Those who do leave your life likely do so against your will, and once they’ve gone, you never really forget them.

You are most probably difficult to deceive. Others usually know this, and don’t bother trying. When someone does attempt to deceive you, you are likely to take great offense. You may desire to retaliate, but you are too much like the Crab to do this directly. Instead of approaching the issue directly, you probably prefer to sidestep the issue, possibly for long periods of time. You may be discreet, and you may take your time, but you almost always accomplish your goals in the end.

In business, you may be unexpectedly shrewd. If you can master your shyness and turbulent emotions, you might find that your heightened intellect can take you quite far. Your natural sensitivity may be channeled into an instinct for business that often leaves colleagues in awe. The classic Cancer can achieve anything he or she desires, and this is especially true in regards to business endeavors.

Cancer is a combination of sensitivity, kindness, and intuition. Those born under this sign may be crust on the outside, but only to hide a more vulnerable nature. The correspondences of Cancer are a power influence on this sign, contributing to the gentle kindness that is Cancer.