Cancer: The third sign of the Zodiac-The Nurturing Crabs

Out of the 12 zodiac signs, Cancer is the fourth sign. People born between June 21st and July 22nd fall under this water sign. Moon is the ruling planet for Cancer. The sign Cancer is denoted by an image of a crab which signifies, that people born under this sign are very unique in outlook, similar to a Crab. They look very tough from the outside but have an emotional and sentimental personality from the inside. They are very empathetic, and caring and put the other person before them.

Cancer Zodiac Sign Personality

A person born under this sign is loyal towards their relationship and can go the extra mile for the person they truly love and care for. They are naturally grounded and lay prime focus on their family and their home. They share a special bond with their mothers and show immense warmth towards them. Because of their emotional nature, they are able to build a bond of trust and can navigate complex situations easily. However, on the contrary, they are often referred to as emotional fools, who sometimes act naïve and lose on important avenues of life due to their sentiments.

Cancer and House

1. Cancer in the 1st House: Cancer in the first house indicates an encouraging, emotional personality. People are inclined to perceive you as protective and compassionate. Your competence to provide for others and foster a feeling of the community depends on your self-perception.
2. Cancer in 2nd House: Cancer in the second house denotes a protective and nurturing attitude toward material belongings and personal ideals. A strong emotional attachment to belongings and a need for financial stability are indicated.
3. Cancer in 3rd House: With Cancer in the 3rd house the native develops a deep bond with siblings. Their learning style may be impacted by their emotions., They have a strong memory and their communication style is likely emotional and intuitive.
4. Cancer in 4th House: A strong emotional bond with your family and home is indicated when Cancer is in the fourth house. When it comes to your loved ones, you are probably protective and nurturing. But you can also be too sensitive and learn to control your feelings.
5. Cancer in the 5th House: When cancer is in the 5th house, creative endeavors are achieved. This placement fosters a close bond with kids and a family-friendly environment. Cancer experiences pleasure in making people feel comfortable and loved.
6. Cancer in 6th House: Your mood is likely to influence your daily routine and job when Cancer occupies the 6th house. You may have an innate tendency to look after and care for individuals, particularly in the workplace. Your defensive and perceptive approach to health and personal development often stresses emotional welfare.
7. Cancer in 7th House: A desire for emotional stability in partnerships is indicated by Cancer in the 7th House. You can be drawn to protective and nurturing relationships. Your partner is loving and emotional, however, watch out for getting overly possessive or reliant.
8. Cancer in 8th House: The 8th house is extremely sensitive due to the nurturing and emotional nature of Cancer. A loving approach to change and a deep emotional bond with life’s mysteries are fostered by this placement.
9. Cancer in 9th House: You can take a loving, emotional approach to your quest for knowledge and growth if Cancer is in your 9th house. You have a keen sense of intuition, and you are curious to learn more about your inner self. It’s possible that your philosophical interests are closely related to your feelings and history.
10. Cancer in 10th House: You look for a job that enables you to nurture and care for people if Cancer is in your 10th house. Careers involving family, home, or emotional care may appeal to you. You are renowned for your nurturing personality and for projecting a sensitive and caring public persona.
11. Cancer in the 11th House: Cancer in the 11th house indicates a protective and caring nature. You are drawn to causes that promote emotional health and mental well-being. As a reflection of Cancer’s cardinal water essence, your future goals revolve around building a society that is secure and compassionate.
12. Cancer in the 12th House: Cancer in the 12th house has a strong emotional bond with God. Despite their innate empathy and intuition, they must learn to set limits and avoid becoming overtaken by other people’s feelings. Their path includes caring for others while fostering their own spiritual development.

Fundamentals of the Zodiac sign Cancer in Kundli.

• Cancer is the zodiac sign that is associated with the 4th house. People born under this sign are emotional and sentimental. They often look for validation and are most happy when they attain stability in life.
• Moon is the ruling celestial body of the 4th house. Moon is associated with emotions, mental well-being, thoughts, and deep thinking. Its influence on the 4th house urges the natives to attain inner peace. The native is most comfortable at home, near to their mother.
• This combination provides energy to 4th house; and enhances the native’s home, ancestral legacy, warmth, and calmness from their root or place of dwelling.

Cancer and the Planets

1. Mercury : With Mercury in Cancer the native develops a deep bond with siblings. Their learning style may be impacted by their emotions., They have a strong memory and their communication style is likely emotional and intuitive.
2. Venus : Venus in Cancer denotes a protective and nurturing attitude toward material belongings and personal ideals. A strong emotional attachment to belongings and a need for financial stability are indicated.
3. Mars : Mars in Cancer indicates an encouraging, emotional personality. People are inclined to perceive you as protective and compassionate. Your competence to provide for others and foster a feeling of the community depends on your self-perception.
4. Jupiter : You can take a loving, emotional approach to your quest for knowledge and growth if Jupiter is in Cancer. You have a keen sense of intuition, and you are curious to learn more about your inner self. Your philosophical interests may be closely related to your feelings and history.
5. Saturn : You look for a job that enables you to nurture and care for people if Cancer is in your 10th house. Careers involving family, home, or emotional care may appeal to you. You are renowned for your nurturing personality and for projecting a sensitive and caring public persona.
6. Moon : A strong emotional bond with your family and home is indicated when the Moon is in Cancer. When it comes to your loved ones, you are probably protective and nurturing. But you can also be too sensitive and learn to control your feelings.
7. Sun : When Sun is in Cancer, creative endeavors are achieved. This placement fosters a close bond with kids and a family-friendly environment. Cancer experiences pleasure in making people feel comfortable and loved.

Cancer in Mahadasha / Antardasha

 Moon is the ruling celestial body of the sun sign Cancer. During its Dasha, if the Moon is benefic will bestow the native with prosperity, a creative mindset, maternal love, and a stronger capacity for empathy and emotional treatment of all. This bright celestial body represents all things beautiful and gentle. A person who has a powerful and auspicious moon in their horoscope is likely to be well-liked by others and recognized for their helpfulness.

On the other hand, in case Moon is malefically placed in a person’s horoscope then during its dasha period it can make the person emotionally unstable. A person can get disturbed by even minor criticism and react adversely. The relationship with the mother may suffer. During the Dasha period, if the person does not take good care of their mental health, then health issues such as anxiety and personality disorders may arise.

Remedies for Cancer Imbalances

• Chanting of the Moon Beej Mantra: “Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah” helps in strengthening the Moon in a native Kundali which is the ruling celestial body for Cancer.
• Donation of white food items such as rice, milk, sugar, or white clothes to the needy on Monday helps in removing the ill effects of the badly placed Moon which is associated with the sun sign Cancer.
• Pearl gemstone set in silver on the little finger of the right hand after consulting an astrologer.
• It is advisable to Lord Shiva or Goddess Durga to reduce the malefic effects.

Conclusion

People who fall under this sign are very deeply emotional and intuitive and are ruled by the only natural satellite of the Sun, the Moon. Since it Moon represents emotions, moods, empathy, and relationship with the mother. Thus, the Cancer ascendant is bestowed with emotional intelligence, popularity, creativity, and a caring attitude.

If the Moon is afflicted the natives may suffer from low emotional quotient. They may not understand people’s circumstances and react in a certain way. They are prone to depression due to a lack of mental peace. Such people often face problems with low confidence and look for validation. A week moon may lead to mental health-related disorders such as anxiety, depression, etc. in its dasha period.

Despite all these, Cancer is that crab that has a natural ability to survive in all environments. Its hard shell protects it from all adversities and its soft core makes them peaceful within.