The Sun Sign Cancer
Sun Sign Cancer
July 16, 2002
Today’s Wisdom Teaching is focused on the Astrological Sign Cancer. (June 21st- July 22nd). Cancer is the sign of the Crab. It is the fourth astrological sign and the First Water Sign. The Crab is sensitive, nurturing, protective, vulnerable, and kind. They are the healers of the zodiac. Cancer also has a natural instinct for mothering. No sign feels as much as the Cancer. You will find them moving about the world, fascinated by the array of emotions they can feel.
The symbol for Cancer is two small circles, each attached to a semicircle. One semicircle is turned upward, and the other faces down. The symbol represents two seeds connecting in an effort to create and sustain new life. Cancer, therefore, relates to the vital life force within each of us. It also relates to the strong desire within each of us to survive, maintain and develop security. What are the key phrases for Cancer?
The key phrase that expresses Cancer’s direction in life is “I Feel.” Cancer moves through life with the gift of kindness and security. Aries has pioneered the land, Taurus has cultivated it, Gemini explores new regions, and Cancer finds the secure dwelling or home in which they will reside to feel safe and protected. The impulse to settle into a secure home helps lead them to their ultimate evolutionary goal, which is to develop a true sense of self.
Because Cancer’s wisdom comes through knowing the importance of “feelings,” Cancer’s sensing capabilities are highly tuned and delicate. They must have their feelings to survive and be able to tell others what they “need” to survive. Needs and feelings are what Cancer signs are all about. We can learn from Cancer how essential it is to “have” feelings and how important it is to express our feelings to grow and evolve. Cancer’s ability to know the value of expressing our emotions helps us to touch the place where our innermost truth and security lie within ourselves.
Feelings, sensitivity, and security are dedicated attributes of this sign, but the shadow of the Cancer sign is insecurity, over-emotional identification, and instability. The confusion begins when the Cancer person looks outward to others to meet their needs. Ultimate security is never resolved or obtained from outside situations or their relationships. The Cancerian who seeks security from outer elements will become frustrated and blocked. They must learn to use their inner world and imagination to develop their security. Once Cancer is aware of where their security comes from (their inner life), they will never seek security in the outer world but always check in first with the self to solve their emotional problems.
“Quote For The Week”
“Listen.
Make a way for yourself
inside yourself.
Stop looking in the
other way of looking.”
~Jelaluddin Rumi
