The sign of Cancer
4th sign - the gate of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Water, cardinal, negative and feminine sign.
Ruler: Moon
Exaltation: Jupiter
Cancer protects life, keeps memory and builds belonging through family, origin and affection.
Symbolizes
Home, family, mother, ancestry, land, memory, childhood, nutrition, waters, shelter and emotional roots.
Qualities
Care, sensitivity, imagination, intuition, protection, memory, tenderness, hospitality and loyalty to origins.
Challenges
Emotional dependence, fear, mood swings, excessive defensiveness, nostalgia, manipulation and difficulty letting go.