The Cancerian maternal instincts also make these natives suited to all kinds of caretaker, and childcare roles. They may work in nursing homes, daycares, as nannies, and will likely find satisfaction in housekeeping and homemaking.

Some potential weaknesses in the Cancer archetype are rooted in their great strengths. Though they love creating a comfortable home, they can become so emotionally and sentimentally connected to their space and their belongings, that it's hard to let go and make changes when needed. Their natural giving tendencies, if unbalanced, can cause natives from this sign to over-identify with being needed. They could be vulnerable to projecting their neediness onto others, by enabling codependent relationships. Ruled by the moon, Cancer's archetypal traits are derived from its receptive, feminine, or yin qualities, making this sign oriented toward contemplation, and engagement with inner awareness. Alive in both a Cancer woman or Cancer man, those born with the Crab as their rising, sun, or moon sign have a sensitive, intuitive, and protective awareness in the core of their personality; an echo of the life-supporting and sustaining energies of the Summer season.Those born under the sign of the Crab delight in setting a table and creating a comfortable dining atmosphere. Food and everything to do with it is a natural vocation path for the Cancer native. They may enjoy keeping this passion on an intimate, home-based level, or it could take form in roles as fine food merchants, restaurateurs, chefs, caterers, bakers, or even as servers or hosts. These are warm-hearted and loving individuals who need someone to take care of. The 2 of Cups shows what lies in the deepest part of their soul: the need to bond with others and establish a relationship so they can harness their natural nurturing side. A Cancer is at their best when they are able to express their love to its fullest extent. The 2 of Cups with its imagery of two people holding their cups out to one another, and bonding is the quintessence of the Cancer person.

The famous sideways walk of the Crab can be observed in the cautious way a Cancer native enters a space or social gathering. They tend to come in quietly, carefully surveying their surroundings, before they open and reveal their whole selves. This protective instinct makes Cancerians good at reading the emotional tone in a room, helping them anticipate danger or crisis early. When it comes to life, but especially love and romance, understanding the Moon is everything! Your Moon sign describes your emotional inner world, and it says so much about how you'll connect with someone romantically. It's even more important than your Sun sign when it comes to romantic compatibility, because romance is all about ~feelings~. How to find your Moon sign Matters of the heart and home are incredibly important to those born with their Moon in Cancer. Deeply loyal, they take their relationships with others seriously, and love spending time with family and friends. Natural nurturers, they often go out of their way to make others feel loved. It’s no surprise that Cancer has a reputation for being the "mother sign" of the zodiac. Cancer Moon Sign Traits: When it comes to astrology and tarot, there is a fascinating correlation between the zodiac signs and the tarot cards. Each zodiac sign is associated with a specific tarot card, symbolizing the unique qualities and characteristics of that sign. In this blog post, we will explore the tarot card that represents Cancer, the intuitive and emotional water sign of the zodiac. The Basics of the Cancer Zodiac Sign

Like a mother bird breaking down food into a more palpable form, the moon filters the intensive cosmic rays for all life in her "sublunary realm" so that we are not overwhelmed or destroyed by their powers. In the interest of not hurting others, Mars in Cancer natives may suppress, or deny their anger, causing it to fester and come out in untimely ways. The insight that natives with this placement gain in melding these very different energies are found in how they create balance and set appropriate boundaries when dealing with anger. They may have to find activities to vent their frustrations so that they do not become inordinately defensive, or overly protective of those that they love. Cancer is the second of the four cardinal signs of the zodiac, who all hold elemental energy of initiation and leadership at the beginning of the four seasons. Cancer season is the beginning of Summer, where the light and energy are in abundance. This definitive, nourishing seasonal quality is the root of Cancer's strong cardinal authority and nature as an archetype. Water Element The Moon signs that fit best with you are Moon in Taurus, Moon in Scorpio, Moon in Pisces, and in some cases, Moon in Capricorn. Water sign Moons like Scorpio and Pisces speak a very similar emotional language to yours. Like you, they like to go deep and are not afraid of showing their sensitive side. The one thing to keep in mind is that when life gets intense, two watery Moons can easily create a storm. This is especially key when getting involved with a partner who has the Moon in Scorpio. For an accurate horoscope experience, we recommend reading both your Sun and Rising sign horoscopes. Not sure what your Rising sign is?