Cancer is the embodiment of the mother essence….the sign is represented by the moon and all things feminine and matriarchal. Every person born with this Sun sign will demonstrate some higher level of emotionalism or sensitivity. This is because the nature of feminine energy is feeling, emotion and intuition, and that energy creates a person who is highly in tuned with not only their own emotions but the emotions and feelings of others humans and beings (animal & plant). All water signs are empathic, meaning Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio can usually pick up on subtle emotional cues that other signs cannot. They are good at reading people’s weaknesses, feeling their intentions and overall getting a sense of the positive and negative forces around a person. But Cancer is the one water sign that actually represents the mother aspect herself. Here we will see unusually deep levels of sensitivity to others needs and feelings, and marked level of empathy or empathic ability. This empathy will naturally motivate Cancers to care-take and nurture more than almost any other sign. They will readily listen to others problems or concerns and they tend to be supportive of the emotional needs of others. They’re typically the kind of people that are there for you in a crisis or difficult situation. This also applies to those who have rising or moon in Cancer. These are the best kind of people to have by your side when you are sick or going through physical issues, as they love to mother and make others feel safe and taken care of. Cancer represents the home and the abode of life where we go to recharge, heal and be in our silence. Very often this sign is under-appreciated and misunderstood as their strengths lie in quiet unseen places. Emotional awareness and sensitivity is not often recognized for it’s subtle strength and power. Cancers who recognize and understand how to use this trait within themselves can become powerful healers and spiritualists. They can excel in paths that deal with trauma, emotional healing, counseling and mental health, and this assists them on attaining a very deep understanding of humanity and the spiritual energy (or lack of) within our culture. Its also a great tool for acting and performance art, as knowing how to hit emotional depths in their audience is what makes a successful performer of any kind. Overall Cancers contain an abundance of healing mother energy and emotional depth, their weaknesses are moodiness, isolationism and emotional insecurity. They do best with Pisces, Scorpio, Virgo and Taurus.
To gain the trust and respect of a Cancer you’ll need to demonstrate some of the following qualities…
1) Being humble and real is high on the list, they can sense artifice and it makes many of them
uncomfortable since they are very heart oriented. 2) Try to be as emotionally available as possible, they
feel more at home when they know someone is accepting and open to emotions, sensitivity goes a long way with your Moon-child friend. 3) Be willing to give them a nudge or push socially, many Cancers
are shy and don’t always like to make the first move. They tend to protect and keep their feelings safe
and undercover. So if you’re someone who is little more assertive or penetrating … this will go far with them and they will likely open up when they sense your genuine interest and curiosity. 4) Lastly, don’t ever judge a Cancers feelings as “too dramatic” or “heavy”…don’t make them feel as if their emotional honesty is bad in someway, they will never trust someone who discredits their feelings or makes them feel unsafe sharing on a deeper level.
Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday season 🍁🍂
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