21.06 - 22.07

Cancer

Symbol: The Crab
Ruling Planet: Moon–celestial body of moods and emotions
Body Part: Chest, stomach
Element: Water
Good Days: Helpful, patient, compassionate, nurturing, romantic, creative
Bad Days: Gossipy, clique-y, isolated, uncommunicative, hypersensitive, overly competitive
Favorite Things: Gourmet meals, intramural sports, hosting parties, working with kids, museums and art galleries
What they Hate: Tacky clothes, frozen dinners, public speaking, being rushed, paying full price
Secret wish: To take care of friends and family
How to Spot Them: Walking with their chests puffed out, round “moon-like” facial features
Where You’ll Find Them: Shopping for antiques and rare finds, creating a masterpiece with a guitar or art supplies, listening to live bands, in the kitchen
Keywords: Nurturing, Sensitivity, Emotions, Moodiness, Home, Family, Children, Femininity

Cancer is the fourth of the 12 signs of the zodiac, which begins its cycle at the start of summer during Cancer season—which falls around June 21-July 22, it’s important to understand the energy of this sign, as various planets travel (or “transit”) through Cancer all year long, activating this sign’s watery energy for everyone, regardless of your Sun sign.