This represents the Sun sign of Cancer and all its characteristics and traits.
likely to be motivated by the urge to establish emotional connectedness with others, and then take action on nourish, support and protect them
concerned with emotions, intuition, imagination and the psyche
has a need to act
within the realm of emotion they are likely to be actively engaged
the emotional ties that bind to those closest are of primary concern
strongly associated with family and domestic life
home is their natural domain, for it is here that they are in their strength
home is especially important and they need to feel safe and secure within a loving home environment in order to feel at ease.
home needs to be as calm and serene as possible, for the home environment acts almost like the shell of the crab, protecting what is soft and vulnerable on the inside from the harshness of the outer world.
will spend a lot of time getting the home just right
a calm home life is necessary for emotional equilibrium
From this foundation, they can thenn project themselves out into the world
when happy at home they can then become a source of great nourishment and delight
make great host and entertainers, and enjoy nothing more than taking care of the ones they love through good food, rapport and empathetic conversation
providing nourishment is a concrete way of taking action around emotional needs. this allows them to feel a sense of purpose.
although they are concerned with action, they often tend to move through vacillation and side-stepping
may avoid direct moves until external circumstances feel favourable or right
on the outside they appear tough, hardened or impenetrable, capable of a formidable tenacity.
underneath, they are typically soft and sensitive as can be, protecting their vulnerabilities from the harshness of the out world.
often come at problems sideways in the attempt to avoid being hurt.
usually feel deeply connected to their family (for better or worse) of origin or those they consider close to heart
their strong connections often make them feel personally responsible for the well being of others. (this can be a blessing or a curse)
can be especially warm, loving and devoted
enjoy taking care of others
may feel themselves overly responsible for others wellbeing and project too much onto others or based on what they feel loved ones should do
tendency to involve themselves in the emotional lives of others
this can lead them to losing sight of their own needs
when they become less in touch with their own individuality, they become increasingly moody and erratic
can be clannish and crabby
tend to react at the slightest trigger, feeling themselves in the middle of situations that may, in reality, have very little to do with them.
this can be both draining and dysfunctional, as it creates feelings of obligation and guilt that are difficult to resolve
learning to separate from feelings of emotional responsibility is a key life lesson for many of these individuals.
must recognize that their need to be needed may not be the same need that others have, and must learn to hold back - staying focussed on their own lives.
assuming responsibility for what is not theirs to take on means that they have a way of making unwelcome intrusions into others lives, creating turmoil where they really want peace.
learning to recognize when good advice and emotional involvement is not wanted is important but will take time
the home and family are both a source of strength and the shell they must outgrow
the need to experience a warm safe and nurturing home life is paramount
it is imperative that they create the right kind of living circumstances to feel calm, serene and connected to other people
leaving the safety of the home is also necessary if they are to make their mark on the world
are not usually not satisfied unless they are creating an impact in the world
to do this they must first establish a stable base, and then get out of their comfort zone, avoid the challenges of the outside world by staying indoors, This keeps them emotionally stuck.
connected to memory and the things of the past
like to surround themselves with objects that have emotional resonance, or remind them of what they have done.
prefer what is vintage, hand-made or antique to what is shiny and new
tend to value objects and experiences that evoke emotional depth
collect trinkets and mementos keeping these stored away for years
may lose themselves in figments and memories
on a deeper level they may refuse to let go
holding onto the past function can be a way to resist letting go of emotional experiences
enjoy losing themselves in the memory of what is comfortable and known.
connected to continuity and tradition
love to reminisce and retell stories from the past
they can also become enmeshed in the nostalgia and quickly lose perspective
downfall is when it activates around family memembers bringing up past hurts or disappointments instead of moving on.
they can find themselves feeling responsible for how others choose to be, and becoming overly focussed on trying to fix what is no longer relevant
emotional upsets flow thick and fast when they try to act based on their own perceptions of how others should think and feel
may find themselves on the receiving end of resentment. when this attempt to assume responsibility is not wanted.
often gifted with vivid imaginations
tendency to imagination should be acknowledged and developed
creative and artistic talents need an outlet
have a way of tuning in to what others need, and then employing their active imaginations to bring it into form
an intuitive ability to tune in to what the public wants and needs
some have an uncanny sense of business timing, knowing when and where to act
have an ability to imagine realistic yet original outcomes is a powerful trait and one they can draw upon easily.
their active imaginations and intuitive responses mean they tend to pick up on new ideas all the time
have a natural impulse to take action coupled with a capacity to sense what others need means they are in an excellent position to act at the right time and place.
when they employ their sense perceptions with some degree of objectivity they can be especially insightful.
they can respond to passing impressions with uncanny precision and accuracy.
deeply sensitive, so learning to listen to an internal rhythmic sense of timing is most important
feelings tend to ebb and flow like the tides
accepting this is fundamental to their well being
They learn to distinguish intuitive perceptions over emotional projections, they find their niche in life
through their imaginations, they can see a perfect solution or way forward that will meet the immediate need in their own as well as other's lives
when the imagination is denied, or instead allowed to run riot, it can lead to all sorts of toxic situations.
they can also use their emotional. sensitivity and powerful imaginations to apparently interact with the world outside them, imagine what they believe is going on, and then decide not to participate.
then that famed imagination works against them
the propensity to imagine the worst means they can come to very inaccurate conclusions, and feel hurt by situations that may not even have occurred.
reliving past emotional hurts and upsets can take precedence over what is actually happening now
they can become the emotional casualty of all sorts of imagined slights and social grievances that can become excuses for not leaving the comfort of home.
this leads to an emotional disconnection from others which is the opposite of what they truly seek
gifted with extraordinary emotional and intuitive insight
can be turned to your advantage by taking action to support and foster those you hold dear, or to developed projects that you wish to get off the ground
acknowledging your sensitivity and imagination provides you with highly effective tools
are likely to respect continuity and stability in your emotional life, you must also remember to let go of the past.
tendencies to attempt to assume responsibility for other emotional needs should be kept in check or you will notice resentment from those you care most deeply about.
with their finely tuned intuition and concern for others needs, you are often the most caring and family oriented of souls.
in the end your sensitivity to. others is both your blessing and philosophical curse.