Astrology: All about the Cancer in your life

On the 22nd of June, we moved into the 4th house in the Zodiac- Cancer. If you or someone you love has a birthday coming up in the next few weeks, chances are they are a Cancer. Since Cancers are as deep as the ocean, and just as guarded as the Crab they are one of the hardest zodiac signs to get to know. So here’s everything you need to know about the Cancer in your life.

Symbol: The Crab

Ruling Planet: Moon–celestial body of moods and emotions

Element: Water

On Good Days: Helpful, patient, compassionate, nurturing, romantic, creative

On Bad Days: Gossipy, cliquey, isolated, uncommunicative, hypersensitive, overly competitive

Cancer is a Water Sign. Cancers or Crabs are sensitive, emotional, harmonious, dedicated yet fixed. Most Cancer-born value their home, loved ones and comforts more than anything else. To most Cancer-born, the noblest goal lies in sheltering and providing every comfort to their loved ones. Soothing and caring Cancers are also quick to offer help to others. For the most part, they try and avoid conflicts, as much as possible. This very trait makes them quiet and controlled about their own feelings.

Cancer, the Crab will quickly withdraw and retreat to the safety of its shell rather than confront and come clean – whenever faced with a conflict or dilemma. Nonetheless, a persistent determination is one of the greatest strengths of the strong Cancer-born. They may not appear to have great ambitions, on the surface, yet their desires and goals are deep and profound. At work, the Cancerians make for good managers and organizers and are often seen taking good care of their co-workers and maintaining friendly, family like relations with them.

If you are stumped while shopping for a birthday gift for the Cancer in your life here’s a bit of information that may help. A few of Cancer-born’s favorite things are Taking care of their loved ones, Gourmet meals, intramural sports, hosting parties, working with kids, museums and art galleries, as well as anything having to do with the water. However, Cancers are not fond of Tacky clothes, frozen dinners, public speaking, or being rushed. If you’re still in doubt remember that Cancerians are deeply sentimental and nostalgic and go for a gift that will mean more to them than anything you could buy.