The crab, with its soft fleshy body covered by a hard protective shell, depicts the nature of this sign. Cancer is the embodiment of compassion, caring and maternal instincts but it often hides these emotions behind a mask of indifference. When upset, Cancers withdraw into their shells but have sharp pinchers to attack with. Cancers are renowned homemakers and require domestic stability for happiness. As long as Cancers have a strong base from which to operate and to which they can retreat, they will succede and reach their goals.
June 21–July 22
Planet: Moon
Metal: Silver
Age: Baby – 7 yrs
Cross: Cardinal
Element: Water
Stones: Emerald
Cancer: Your Power Stones are the Moonstone & Clear Quartz
Numbers: 2 and 7
Day: Monday
Season: Summer
Flowers and Herbs: Poppy, White Rose, Watercress
Tree: Willow
Color: Pale Blue, Silver, Pearl, Green or Brown
Bird: Seagull, Owl, White Peacock
Body Area: Breast, Stomach, Chest
Key Phrase: I Feel
Tarot cards: The Chariot, 2 of Cups, 3 of Cups, 4 of Cups
Moon in Cancer: This is the best time to work magick for home and domestic life. Healing rituals for ailments of the chest or stomach are also done during this time period of time.
