In times gone by peoples souls were thought to have descended from cancers constellation. The moon rules over cancer, motherliness and protection are central concepts. He often sits at home and the family comes first. This is a cancer's way of thinking and he can very well consider his work place or his friends as his family, which he will protect.

Sensitivity and impulsitivity are also very much a part of his nature. From the outside Cancers can appear tough, but in reality they are very sensitive. Sometimes he hides himself inside his shell, when feelings get too strong. Just like the crab he is a courageous warrior when he or those he protects are in danger. His crablike mentality can cause him to just sidestep issues.

The Moon and monthly cycles have important meaning for Cancers. His temperament and the moons gravity can have both a positive and negative affect on him.

Elements: water, Quality: conductive, Polarity: negative.
Keywords: Moon, intuition, adaptation, sensitive, impulsive, home, family, memory, the metal silver and Saturday.
Positive character traits: Wariness, caution and a strong sense of family.
Negative character traits: Emotional and to be overactive
The Body: Stomach and breast.