What is Cancer in Astrology?Meaning & Symbolism
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Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac, a Cardinal Water sign ruled by the Moon. It represents the emotional foundation, intuition, and the nurturing energy of home and family.
The Symbolism of Cancer
As the sign that marks the Summer Solstice, Cancer is a Cardinal sign, meaning it possesses the power to initiate and lead through emotional intelligence. Ruled by the Moon, the celestial body governing our subconscious and moods, Cancer is deeply connected to the ebb and flow of feelings. In the zodiac, Cancer governs the 4th House of home, roots, and psychological security. Its energy is protective and tenacious, symbolized by the Crab, which carries its home on its back and uses its hard shell to guard its soft, sensitive interior.
Cancer in the Birth Chart
In your birth chart, Cancer reveals important information about your personality and life path. The sign and house placement of Cancer shows how this energy expresses itself in your unique cosmic blueprint. Understanding your Cancerplacement can help you work with its energy more consciously.
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The energy of Cancer changes depending on which Zodiac Sign it occupies. Click on any placement below to learn how Cancer expresses itself in that sign.
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