Cancer (astrology) 2401599 226113575 2008-07-16T21:45:36Z Gogo Dodo 1257855 Revert to revision 226112613 dated 2008-07-16 21:40:37 by Gogo Dodo using [[:en:Wikipedia:Tools/Navigation_popups|popups]] {{Citecheck|date=August 2007}} [[Image:Cancer Crab Grand Central by David Shankbone.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Cancer astrology sign on the ceiling of the main concourse of [[Grand Central Terminal]].]] {{ZodiacSign| name= Cancer| image= Cancer.svg| Symbol= [[Crab]]| Tropical Start Date= [[June 21]]| Tropical Finish Date= [[July 22]]| Sidereal Start Date= [[July 16]]| Sidereal Finish Date= [[August 15]]| Solar Start Date= [[July 21]]| Solar Finish Date= [[August 9]]| Constellation= [[Cancer (constellation)|Cancer]]| Element= [[Water Signs|Water]]| Quality= [[Cardinal sign|Cardinal]]| Body Part= [[Stomach]], [[Breasts]]| Domicile= [[Moon]]| Exaltation= [[Jupiter]] (ancient)/ [[Neptune]] (modern/disputed)| Fall= [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]| Detriment= [[Saturn (planet)|Saturn]]| Numbers= Two| Seven Day= Saturday| }} {{Astrology}} '''Cancer''' is the fourth [[astrological sign]] in the [[Zodiac]], originating from the [[Cancer (constellation)|constellation of Cancer]]. In [[western astrology]], this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the [[Precession (astronomy)|precession of the equinoxes]]. In [[astrology]], Cancer is considered a [[Yin and yang|yin]] sign or alternatively feminine or [[negative sign]], meaning it is more introverted. It is considered a [[water sign]], and is one of four [[cardinal sign]]s. <ref> Jeff Mayo, ''Teach Yourself Astrology'', pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979 </ref> Cancer is [[Domicile (astrology)|ruled]] by the [[Moon (astrology)|Moon]]. Being the fourth sign in the zodiac, Cancer has been associated with the astrological 4th [[House (astrology)|house]]. Individuals born when the [[Sun (astrology)|Sun]] was in this sign are considered Cancer individuals. Under the [[tropical zodiac]], the Sun is in Cancer roughly from [[June 21]] to [[July 22]]<ref name="Astrology.com">{{cite web |title=Astrology.com|url=http://horoscopes.astrology.com/dailycancer.html}}</ref> and under the [[Sidereal astrology|sidereal zodiac]], it is currently roughly from [[July 21]] to [[August 15]]. ==Mythology== In [[mythology]] Cancer is often associated with the [[Greek mythology|Greek myth]] of the [[Lernaean Hydra]], one of [[The Twelve Labours]] of [[Hercules]] and the [[mythical]] figure of [[Perseus]], where Hercules completes all of his tasks, or labours ==Associated traits== {{Refimprove|section|date=January 2008}}{{laundry|section|date=January 2008}} Astrologers are in broad agreement that a person born under the sign of Cancer share the following characteristics: <ref> Robert Pelletier & Leonard Cataldo ''Be Your Own Astrologer'' pp 24 - 33, Pan Books Ltd, London 1984; Maritha Pottenger, ''Astro Essentials'', pp 31 - 36, ACS Publications San Diego, 1991 ; Jeff Mayo, ''Ibid'', pp 41-55, 1979 </ref> ===Characteristics considered positive=== <!-- DO NOT ADD MORE CHARACTERISTICS WITHOUT CITING A SOURCE! ANY ADDITIONS WILL BE REMOVED!! --> <table><tr><td width="170px" valign="top"> * Tenacious<ref name=astrologyonline>[http://www.astrology-online.com/cancer.htm Astrology-online.com]</ref><ref name=elore>[http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/cancer.htm elore.com]</ref> * Retentive * Resourceful * Home-loving<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> * Loyal<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> * Intuitive * Generous * Conservative<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> * Emotional<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> * Loving<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> * Shrewd<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> </td><td width="170px" valign="top"> * Sensitive<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> * Protective * Cautious * Purposeful * Wise * Easily flattered * Romantic<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> * Imaginative<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> * Security-oriented * Warm * Sympathetic<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> </td><td width="170px" valign="top"> * Patriotic * Sentimental<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> * Caring * Maternal instincts<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> * Sincere * Kind </td></tr></table> ===Characteristics considered negative=== <!-- DO NOT ADD MORE CHARACTERISTICS WITHOUT CITING A SOURCE! ANY ADDITIONS WILL BE REMOVED!! --> The same person, however, is prone to being: <br> <table><tr><td width="170px" valign="top"> * Changeable * Moody<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/> * Devious * Clinging </td><td width="170px" valign="top"> * Depressive * Lacking in stability </td></tr></table> ===Physical traits=== {{Onesource|section|date=April 2008}} Astrologers associate Cancer's physical characteristics with being average or below average height, having an athletic body and short legs.<ref name=astrologyonline/> This athletic build allows for strong, confident people. They see Cancers as usually having brown hair, a well-defined face, a tan complexion, a prominent forehead, penetrating eyes of green or blue, a shortish nose that curves straight or slightly up, and a full mouth with full lips and a wide smile, as well as long arms and fingers resting on defined hands. In essence, the upper body is proportionally well balanced in proportion to the lower, which may make for a rather smooth-going, attractive athletic appearance <ref> The Diagram Group, ''The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac'', pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997 </ref> ==Compatibilities== <!-- HIDDEN EDITOR NOTE: THIS SECTION EXAMINES THE WIDER CONSENSUS, NOT ONE ASTROLOGER'S OPINION DO NOT ADD MORE COMPATIBILITIES WITHOUT CITING A RELIABLE SOURCE UNSOURCED ADDITIONS WILL BE REMOVED --> Although many mainstream astrology books do not bother with superficial [[sun sign astrology|sun-sign]] compatibilities, Cancer is widely thought to be compatible with the same element signs, [[Pisces (astrology)|Pisces]] <ref name="encyzodiac"> The Diagram Group, ''The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac'', p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997 </ref><ref name="Astrology-online Quick">[http://www.astrology-online.com/quick.htm Astrology-online.com Quick Compatibility Guide]</ref> and [[Scorpio (astrology)|Scorpio]].<ref name="encyzodiac"/><ref name="Astrology-online Quick"/> Cancer is also often considered to be good with [[Taurus (astrology)|Taurus]].<ref name="Astrology-online Quick"/><ref>according to Astrology.com's[http://love.astrology.com/features/astrology/lovematch/tauruscancer.html Taurus-Cancer love compatibility]</ref> There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Cancer do not reflect an ''individual profile'' or ''individual reading'' as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as ''Qualities'' and ''Elements'' within the [[Zodiac]].<ref name="encyzodiac"/> The branch in astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called [[Synastry]].<ref>[http://www.cafeastrology.com/articles/synastry.html Cafeastrology.com on Synastry]</ref> ==Correspondences== The following items are traditionally associated with Cancer: <ref> Derek and Julia Parker, ''The New Compleat Astrologer'', pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990 </ref> {| class="wikitable" ! Associations !! |- | Colors | [[Silver]] and [[Sea green]]<ref name="crystal-cure"/> |- | [[Birthstones]]<ref name="timewell">Timewell Corp. Website.[http://www.timewellcorp.com/birthstones.htm Birthstones and Gemstones Color]</ref> | [[Emerald]] ; [[Pearl]] and [[Moonstone (gemstone)|Moonstone]] (June) ; [[Ruby (gemstone)|Ruby]] (July) |- | Gemstones | [[Moonstone (gemstone)|Moonstone]]<ref name="crystal-cure">[http://www.crystal-cure.com/gemstone-personal.html Crystal-cure.com]</ref> ; [[Emerald]]<ref name="crystal-cure"/> |- | Day | Monday |- | Metal | [[Silver]] <ref name="crystal-cure"/> |- | Country <ref name="www.afuturemoment.com">{{cite web | url=http://www.afuturemoment.com/cancerhoroscope.php | title=www.afuturemoment.com}}</ref> | [[Greece]], [[Germany]], [[Denmark]], [[Norway]], [[Netherlands]], [[Scotland]], [[New Zealand]], [[West Africa]], and [[North Africa]] |- | City <ref name="www.afuturemoment.com"/> | [[Amsterdam]], [[New York]], [[Munich]], [[Venice]], [[Tokyo]], [[Istanbul]] |} The [[Jyotish|Indian]] equivalent of Cancer is ''Karka''; the [[Chinese astrology|Chinese]] equivalent is thought to be the sincere, sympathetic [[Sheep (zodiac)|Sheep]], whose lunar month is 7 July - 7 August.<ref> Theodora Lau, ''The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes'', pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005 </ref> The corresponding month in the [[Babylonian calendar]] is ''Arax Du'uzu'', dedicated to [[Adar]]. ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== * [http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/cancer.htm Cancer in Elore.com] * [http://www.astrologyindepth.com/Cancer Cancer In-Depth] {{WesternZodiac}} [[Category:Astrological signs]] [[ar:برج السرطان]] [[be-x-old:Рак (знак задыяку)]] [[ca:Càncer (astrologia)]] [[fr:Cancer (astrologie)]] [[hr:Rak (znak)]] [[it:Cancro (astrologia)]] [[he:מזל סרטן]] [[lb:Kriibs (Astrologie)]] [[nl:Kreeft (sterrenbeeld)]] [[pt:Câncer (astrologia)]] [[ru:Рак (знак зодиака)]] [[th:ราศีกรกฎ]] [[tg:Саратон]]