Astrology Part Four - Cancer

Quick facts for Cancer:
You were born between June 22 and July 22
Your sign is the Crab
Your planet is the Moon
Your element is water
Your metal is silver
Your birthstone is the ruby and the pearl
Your flower is water lily
Your color is turquoise
Your body part is the breast
Your Tarot card is The Chariot

Strengths:
Tenacious, highly imaginative, loyal, emotional, sympathetic, persuasive

Weaknesses:
Moody, pessimistic, suspicious, manipulative, insecure

Likes:
Art, home-based hobbies, relaxing near or in water, helping loved ones, a good meal with friends

Dislikes:
Strangers, any criticism of Mom, revealing of personal life

Your best matches are those born under the sign of Pisces and Scorpio, and to a lesser degree those born to Taurus and Virgo.

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Cancers care deeply for their families and are often found in the caregiver role. They are very loyal and form close attachments to those they love. They’re able to empathize with the pain and suffering of others and are quick to offer help. But they are just as quick to avoid conflict, and often suffer from mood swings. They can also be somewhat controlling.

Their homes are their sanctuaries, and they’re excellent hosts. Entertaining is one of their favorite pastimes. They are most happy and content when they are surrounded by family in a harmonious home.

Cancers are highly intuitive and sensitive, and often sentimental. Like the crab, they’re shielded by hard external shells and are extremely self-protective. At first glance they can seem cold or distant, but in time their gentle nature and compassion will shine through.

Famous Cancer include: Julius Caesar, Helen Keller, Nelson Mandela, Pearl S. Buck, Louis Armstrong, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, Sylvester Stallone, Kristin Bell, Tom Cruise, Will Ferrell, Kathy Bates, and Harrison Ford.