The symbol of Cancer is the crab which lives in water but moves onto the land. At this stage of cosmic evolution, the soul is still immersed in universal consciousness (water) but is learning to live the practical reality (Earth). The ten feet of the crab are the ten sense organs of man, five working inwardly and five outwardly. In Indian numerology the number ten represents perfection. Cancer people are seeking perfection in this life. The crab has a hard crust and the shedding of the shell represents the continuity of the soul through various physical reincarnations.
The sattvic quality of Cancer is very pure and high-minded and these people often feel that their journey through life will involve making sacrifices.
Cancer's skills are best used in the material realm. Cancer is very aware of money and deals with finances well.
The Moon rules Cancer
The Moon waxes and wanes and there is some change to be seen in it every day. It is outgoing but introspective, mysterious and secretive. Cancer has the ability to reflect all those characteristics. The Moon is the fastest moving planet in the zodiac and Cancer people are never still. They need to recognise that their personality waxes and wanes with changes of mood like the Moon's phases. Being a water sign, Cancer people are emotional, possessive and very adaptable.
Jupiter is exalted in Cancer
Cancer nurtures Jupiter's wisdom and Jupiter understands and guides Cancer's energy.
Mars is debilitated in Cancer
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