"'All' About" Cancer

Junk Mail

According to most Sun-sign guides, Cancer is famous for one thing: love of home and family.

(...Eso apesta.)

In fact, the Crab is often portrayed as being fond of nothing else, but that's an extremely nearsighted view. While it's true that those born under this sign have an innate loyalty toward their roots,

(..A un extremo dañino.)

especially toward the people and places that shape those memories, there's a lot more to them than just where they've come from.

(...No se me ocurre otra cosa más importante.)

They're also concerned with where they're going and with making sure that it's safe to go there, for both themselves and the ones they love.

(...Ok. Está bien. Es cierto.)

So you can be sure that friends and family born under this sign will spare nothing to ensure that you're not exposed to danger on any level. They can even be a bit too protective at times, so much so that Cancers need to be careful of a tendency to enable -- basically, to care about someone so much that they'll help their loved ones escape from all dangers, including the danger of facing anything less than positive about themselves.

The one trait that's not usually mentioned under Cancer's list of qualities, however, is the one that may well be the most important: a craving for privacy. It's no coincidence that this sign is symbolized by a creature who's so fond of his alone time that he carries a shell on his back to retreat into at any time. Think of that the next time you decide to escape the harshness of the world.

(So...limi 'lone. For your own good.)

When it comes to relationships, there's absolutely nothing the Crab won't do for a loved one -- absolutely nothing. In a romantic relationship, that can often mean that Cancer needs to be aware of the vulnerability that may accompany that generosity. So if you're one of these sensitive creatures, remember that relationships shouldn't be about 'needing' someone. They should be based on wanting someone -- on wanting to spend time with them more than you want to spend time with yourself. Keep that in mind, and all your relationships will be healthy, happy and productive.

(...Whatta?? I don't "need"! I WANT, I WANT!)

Of course, since the Moon is Cancer's ruling planet, and the Moon is in charge of children, it's impossible to mention this sign without thinking of kids -- of all kinds.

(...Uh-oh. I feel a big fat lie coming...)

Cancers will find a way to nurture something, whether it's animals, plants, their own children or other people's kids, for this sign is famous for its kindness, understanding and knack for taking good care of anyone or anything that needs it.

(Lo haré, y de buena manera, desde luego. Pero no es razón para que me retaquen a los mil-y-un chimpayates de la vecina. Sigh.)

So if you know a Cancer, give 'em a big hug today.




(...But....




what if I am one?)