Cancer, The Crab Dates
Uncover hidden superstitions meanings
The fourth sign of the Zodiac, June 22nd to July 23rd. Ruled by the moon; correct metal, Silver.
Those born under Cancer’s influence were supposed to be keen observers, imaginative, strong-willed, reliant, tenacious, impressionable, brilliant, reserved, exacting, and sometimes over-anxious. The Cancer stones are the Emerald, Agate and Chalcedony. The Emerald was most highly esteemed in ancient times, was believed to possess great healing powers, and to be beneficial to the eyes. Emerald talismans were worn to invoke eloquence, courage, protection from sickness, and by seamen to guard them against perils at sea. Emeralds were supposed to turn pale at the approach of danger.
The sign cancer is given from when the individual is born - like in all astrology sign. This appears in our superstition section because astrology is generally superstitious. Cancer people are normally highly visual. They have great self-defense in life. This springs the Cancerian into action. They are emotional and cautious at the same time. This imagination and strong-willed traits are often governed by a sense of continual worry. The problem with cancer signs that they normally worry unnecessarily. They use their intuition in order to develop sound feelings, this can result in problems. Especially from a relationship perspective. Generally, they have a sense of logic which can be developed over time. they are useful at making important decisions and normally work well under pressure. Even if the tendency is to become brave in the face of adversity. The worse fault of the cancer star sign is that they can become moody - especially with others. Alternatively, they are happy and content. It just depends on the season and if they have any problems in general life. If we now look briefly at the relationship status of cancer, they make wonderful caring and stable partners.
They tend to be very emotional and have a great deal of love to give. In the event where they argue or have an extended conflict with their lovers, they try to release their own worry quite openly. They are honest partners, in that they do not normally have arguments. They do not fare well to criticism. Family life is important to this star sign. And, th sign will hunt out the best birthday cards and gifts to show love. They can cling to life and people easily. They will be reluctant to move out of a relationship, even if they are not happy as they do not like change. They can become upset with the slightest criticism. Basically, they are sensual lovers and give back in the bedroom. They can be upset at rejection. Once in a long-term relationship Cancerians will be committed to family life and children. As a child this star sign understands the emotional giving of a relationship and can be sensitive children. They will Automatically reflect their parent's mood. they can be happy one moment but extremely sad the other as they grow up they will have strong academic traits - but they can be quite fussy at the company they choose and with food. If the child is naughty they generally appeal to the sensitivity of their parents. Tidiness is important to this star sign - they need to feel things that things are tidy in their mind. The notion is but they like to keep hold of items in life and do not like to throw many things away.
They are normally brave and can overcome many obstacles. The security of a positive healthy relationship at home is important to the star sign. If as a child they suffer from any emotional abuse or divorce of the parents the Cancerian will undoubtedly suffer. Moving on to career aspects of this star sign, they are particularly good at caring professions or looking after children in need. It is also important that this star sign looks after others as they are normally the best out of all the star signs. Additionally, they also hold great imagination. Any historic artifacts interest them very much. Thus, the work involving museums or history is something that they will lean towards. Fulfillment is more important to them than ambition.
They are generally keen to make money but can sometimes be too focused on material possessions and can at times keep financial assets to themselves. As we have already covered earlier in this article, this star sign struggles to let go of possessions. Cancer's are not willing to change. When faced with retirement they generally find themselves bored and have to fill the time with many interests. They are normally determined to succeed at work and when this is taking away they turn around and wonder what purpose they have. keeping a healthy diet and regular exercise is important to this star sign. They normally enjoy visiting the gym or dancing and having fun. Their metal is silver and gemstone is pearl. They are great at supporting others through hard times. Unnecessary worry about health is normally apparent as they get older. In summary, from a superstition perspective this star sign is caring but worries too much
By Florance Saul
Nov 22, 2012