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# Cancer

### The Zodiac Sign

Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac. It governs the period from June 22nd to July 22nd when the Sun moves through this constellation. It is symbolized by a crab or crayfish.

Natives are very emotional and their moods vary much like the tides of the Sea. They are loving, caring and nurturing and sometimes very clingy like a crab. They are great manipulators as well. Some Cancers make great leaders because they take the less beaten path.

### Ruling Planet -The Moon

The zodiac sign of Cancer is ruled by the luminary, Moon. The Moon rules human emotions and hence people of this sun sign are found to be very emotional in nature. They are one the most sensitive among the zodiac people. They are like mother figures and are good in caring and nurturing family bonds. They yearn for comfort and safety from their near ones being influenced by the Moon.

Ruling Planet |  |  | : Moon
Ruling House |  |  | :4'th House
Element |  |  | : Water

Birth Stone |  |  | : Ruby
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Buy Gemstone |  |  | : Ruby

### The Season (June 21 – July 22)

The season of Cancer marks the middle part of summer. This is the time when all native irrespective of their zodiac sign like to venture out to the waters to cool their heels. This is also a time when we would be pulled towards family and its ties. Some of you might experience the typical summer blues as well during this time. This is because of the moodiness brought about by the Moon. Your emotions would be on a roller -coaster ride this season.

CANCER

Who changes like a season? Who holds fast and let's go without any reason??

Who cannot stick to any adhesion??? It is the Cancerian !!

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### Constellation

The constellation of Cancer lies in the northern sky between the constellations of Leo and Gemini. And is at about 8 hours 25 minutes right ascension and 20 degrees north declination. This constellation was also known as the Northern Gate of Sun. When in Cancer, the Sun is in its most northerly position in the sky, during the summer solstice.

It has the brightest star Al Tarf and the famous star by name Praesepe or the Beehive. The constellation was first described by Ptolemy. This constellation can be seen at latitudes between +90° and -60° and is best visible during the month of March.

### Meteor showers

The Delta Cancrids are the only meteor shower associated with the constellation of Cancer.

### The Crab

The crab is the symbol of the zodiac sign of Cancer. The crab is a crustacean that retracts to its shell when it senses danger.

This is related to the crab in Greek mythology that pinched Heracles while he was fighting the Lernaean hydra. Crushed by Heracles, the crab was rewarded by Heracles’ enemy, Hera, by being placed in the heavens.

The crab carries its shell or its home around always. Similarly the Cancers are greatly attached to their family and home and hence the symbolic association.

### Glyph

The glyph of the zodiac sign consists of two crescents oriented in opposite directions and each carrying at opposite ends and towards the interior, a circle. This is indicative of the clamps of the Crab. This also indicates the openness and the emotional nature of the Cancerians.

### Age

The age of Cancer extended between 8000 B.C. – 6500 B.C. It is believed that the great floods occurred during this period. The worship of the Sun ceased and Moon worship started as people believed that the Moon controlled the waters.

During this age, the matriarchal system was prevalent. Animals were started to be domesticated and reared. This age is also the Neolithic age or the late stone age. Females were reverred as they were thought to be the only one involved in procreation. According to them, Mother possessed all powers.

There was no value for an individual self. Instead, tribal mentality prevailed. It nurtured the family concept in the days to come. Around the end of this age, domestication of animals started. The wheel was invented and weaving came into existence.

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### In various Civilizations

History has it that the city of Jericho prevailed during the age of Cancer. It was said to have been protected by massive walls, a Cancerian trait to note. Use of boats developed during this age and Cancer rules over all water-related transportations. Pottery also emerged during this age and Cancer is said to have dominion over any sort of protective vessel.

In Mesopotamia, This sign is said to have been the place for the Akkadian Sun of the south, when the summer solstice position was in Cancer. Later on it was considered as the northern gate of the Sun.

Historic records found in Egyptian tombs find mention of crab or a cray fish sort of crustacean being implicated as a sign for births and deaths.

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Compatible Zodiac Signs for Cancer

Virgo Scorpio

Taurus Pisces

In-compatible Zodiac Signs for Cancer

Gemini Leo

Libra Sagittarius

Aquarius Aries

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### LOVE HOROSCOPE

Cancerians are very faithful people and if they fall in love it is pure & wholehearted in nature.Cancer at times are reserved, moody and difficult to study them.They get turned to caring and loving words, big hugs and also by praising, as how good they are.

Though occasionally they become dependent on the other partner, most of the time their love of nurturing may lead them to act like a parent.The Cancerians seems very good when there is a mutual exchange of love between both the partners but when it turns to be from only one side and if loyality is lost in the Cancerian partner then they become impenetrable, vindictive and callous.Cancerian men like to be cosseted and well fed and cancerian women enjoy the role of cossetting.Sex as a means of experiencing love is very important to Cancer subjects.Somtimes however a love starved Cancerian will turn to promiscuity as a mistaken substitute for the love they crave.

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Cancer
(June 22 - July 22)
| Symbol | : | The Crab
| Ruling planet | : | Moon
| Element | : | Water
| Ruling House | : | 4th House
| Body parts | : | Chest, Breasts, Stomach
| Ideal Jobs | : | Good Journalists
| Gem Stones | : | Ruby
| Trees | : | Trees rich in sap
| Herbs | : | Tarragon, Verbena
| Flower | : | White Rose
| Lucky day | : | Monday
| Colour | : | Grays, Greens
| Number | : | 7 and 3
| Nature | : | Negative
| Quality | : | Cardinal
| Trait | : | Loyalty
| Keywords | : | Protective, Sensitive
| Keyphrase | : | I Feel!!
| Metal | : | Silver
| Countries | : | Scotland, Holland, New Zealand
| Energy | : | Yin - indirect action
| Principle | : | Containment
| Cities | : | New York, Vaenice, Amsterdam