The Deepest Shocking Truth of Cancer

Cancer is the fourth sign of the entire zodiac cycle and is represented in Western astrology as Cancer. Cancer is originally a Latin term that translates to "The Crab". The ordinary world makes the mistake of considering individuals of this sign as highly simple, overly emotional, sensitive and weak. However according to Western astrology this is the most deceptive and mysterious sign of the entire zodiac cycle. The external shell of the crab is so extremely hard and strong that the greatest external blows or crises have no effect on it.

This is the "Cardinal Water" sign of the zodiac cycle. Cardinal literally means the initiator and leader. This signifies that the water of Cancer is not a stagnant peaceful lake but it is water that holds the fierce power of a destructive tsunami within itself. When it comes to the safety of their family, friends or loved ones this innocent looking crab possesses the power to tear the enemy to pieces with its strong claws.

The Biggest Shock of Cancer and the Truth of the Deadly Protector

The biggest and most shocking truth of Western astrology is that as soft as Cancer people are from the inside they prove to be terrifying protectors during times of crisis. They are referred to in Western astrology as "The Deadly Protector". These natives pass through three highly important and distinct stages of evolutionary consciousness during their lifespan based on their ability to control their emotional fluctuations:

• The Crab: This is the initial and immature stage. In this phase the natives are complete slaves to their emotions and victims of terrible mood swings. They cling to past bitterness and old wounds always displaying themselves as a victim.
• The Protector: In this second stage the natives learn to handle their emotions and set strong practical boundaries for society. Instead of wasting their precious energy on others unnecessarily they become a strong protective shield for their close ones and goals.
• The Charioteer: This is the highest state of consciousness and mental maturity. Here the natives bring the fluctuations of joy and sorrow completely under their control. They provide selfless love, deep nurturing and mental healing to the entire world through their unerring intuition without losing themselves.

Scientific Secrets Behind the Cancer Symbol and Glyph

In Western astrology the symbol of Cancer is the Crab and its astrological glyph is considered highly mysterious. The secrets hidden behind this symbol and glyph can be understood in detail through the table provided below.

Main Elements of the Symbol	Astrological Basis	Practical and Psychological Significance
The Claws	Strong pincers of the crab	This shows that Cancer people tightly hold onto the object or person they love and can go to any extent to protect them.
Nurturing	Indication of physical anatomy	At a subtle level this glyph resembles the structure of breasts and ovaries representing the maternal energy that gives selfless love, nurturing and life to the world.
Emotional Balance (Yin & Yang)	Union of opposite directions	This is the union of two waves or cycles bent in opposite directions displaying their internal fluctuations of joy and sorrow and the depth of the unconscious mind.

The specific glyph ( ♋ ) belonging to this sign appears like the English number '69' but three great spiritual and scientific secrets are hidden behind it. This glyph completely represents that energy of the universe where the soul leaves the external world and enters its internal world. This glyph is also proof that Cancer individuals are highly introverted and master the art of looking into their own soul.

Mythological Magical Creatures and the Mysterious Lunar Matrix

In Western mythological stories there is a highly poignant and unique tale behind the origin of the Cancer sign which is connected to a magical mythological creature:

Magical Creature: Carcinus - The Giant Crab

According to Greek mythological legends when the most powerful warrior of the universe Hercules was fighting the extremely ferocious nine headed serpent Hydra Hera the supreme queen of the gods sent a gigantic magical crab named Carcinus from the swamp to distract Hercules.

Carcinus knew very well that its survival before the mighty Hercules was completely impossible. Despite this to obey the command of his mistress Queen Hera and prove his unyielding loyalty he clashed directly with Hercules. He tightly gripped the foot of Hercules with his strong claws. In anger Hercules crushed the crab with his heavy foot.

Queen Hera was so deeply impressed by the wonderful self sacrifice of this small creature that she lifted the dead body of Carcinus and immortalized it in the endless sky as the Cancer constellation forever. Its deep significance is that Cancer individuals can risk their lives for their loyalty. They never desert a losing friend whom the entire world has abandoned.

Cancer is the only sign of the entire zodiac cycle that is ruled by the queen of the universe the Moon. In Western astrology the Moon is considered the primary significator of our innermost soul, the unconscious mind and suppressed hidden emotions. Its Western deities make the energy of Cancer even more powerful:

Artemis / Diana: She is the Greek goddess of the moon, hunt, forests and childbirth. Artemis is extremely independent but becomes as fierce as a lioness to protect her loved ones. She grants Cancer fantastic psychic intuition and a maternal protective attitude.

Hera / Juno: She is the supreme queen of the gods who is the primary protector of family, motherhood and marriage. She grants Cancer the wonderful power to keep the home and family bound together at all costs.

According to the planetary matrix two special conditions are formed here:

• Jupiter is Exalted: The planet of wisdom, luck and expansion feels most joyful and powerful in this water element of the Cancer sign because the heart of Cancer is filled with boundless love.
• Mars is in Fall: When Mars the god of war and anger enters this deep emotional water of Cancer its fire gets completely extinguished. He adopts a passive aggressive attitude instead of launching a direct attack.

Mindset, Strengths and Deep Weaknesses: "The Psychic Sponge"

In Western psychology Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac cycle representing home, roots, ancestors and internal emotional security in a human life. Their core mantra is "I FEEL". Their mind runs less on logic and more on their gut feeling. They always reach their goal by moving sideways like a crab.

Main Strengths of Cancer

• The Ultimate Nurturer: When they hug someone from the heart or care for them the greatest mental pain of the other person vanishes. They are the finest caretakers in the world.
• Ironclad Memory: They never forget the beautiful moments spent with you or the wounds inflicted by you. They can remember a ten year old matter with the exact date and time.
• High Imagination: Due to the imagination of the Moon they become great writers, artists, chefs or businessmen who recognize the pulse of the public very easily.

Deep Weaknesses of Cancer

• The Lunar Phases (Mood Swings): As the phases of the moon change in the sky their mood changes too. They can be extremely happy in the morning, irritable in the afternoon and in deep despondency at night.
• Guilt-Tripping: When they are angry with their loved ones they do not fight directly. They play the victim card or make you feel in such a way that you start considering yourself guilty.
• Smothering: They grip their loved ones in love in such a manner that the other person feels suffocated. They do not easily let their children or partner be free.

Five Things That Cancer Does Better Than All Other Signs

• Creating Home: They make any barren, unknown or unfamiliar place extremely comfortable with their positive energy in just two days so that it starts giving a home-like feeling.
• Mind Reading: Observing a slight crease on your forehead or moisture in your eyes a Cancer native can immediately tell what is going on in your heart. Their intuition is unerring.
• Emotional Survival: When the largest signs break down under extreme mental stress Cancer shrinks inside its hard shell waiting for the crisis to pass and emerges completely safe.
• Legacy Protection: No one is better than them at passing down family history, values, old memories and traditions to the next generation with complete purity.
• Providing Selfless Nurturing: Nurturing and satisfying any hungry orphaned or sad individual mentally and physically is their natural talent.

Western Versus Indian Astrology and Tarot Connection

There are major and fundamental differences in the perspective of looking at the Cancer sign between Western astrology and Indian Vedic astrology.

In Western astrology the main focus of Cancer is on the unconscious mind, shadow work, childhood traumas, the inner child and emotional security. It is viewed on the basis of how deep an individual is mentally. In contrast Indian Vedic astrology considers Karka rashi as the fourth house of Kalapurusha associating it primarily with the happiness of mother, accumulated land, house, vehicles, public support and chest diseases.

There is also a major difference on the basis of calculation; Western astrology follows the Tropical System according to which anyone born between June 21 and July 22 (Summer Solstice) is mandatory considered a Cancer sun sign. In contrast Indian astrology utilizes the Sidereal System in which a person is considered a Karka rashi native only when the Sun actually enters Karka Sankranti in the middle of July or when the Moon is positioned in Punarvasu, Pushya or Ashlesha Nakshatras.

In the Tarot Deck Cancer is directly associated with the card named "The Chariot" which carries the number 7. The image on this card shows an extremely powerful warrior riding a magnificent chariot pulled by two sphinxes of different colors (one black and one white). Beautiful symbols of the moon are crafted on the armored suit of the warrior.

This card teaches Cancer individuals the true purpose of their life. These two opposite sphinxes pulling the chariot represent the contradictory emotions of Cancer (such as joy and sorrow, anger and love). The real victory and success of Cancer happen only when they bring this intense fluctuation of emotions completely under their control. Moving straight ahead on the path of life utilizing their hard armor correctly is their destiny. This card shows that when Cancer conquers its emotions it can dominate the entire world.

Essential Advice for Cancer Individuals

• Stop Living in the Past: Completely stop clinging to the person or time that has left your life forever. Suppressing old bitterness and wounds in your heart makes you sick from the inside.
• Stop Absorbing Everything: Stop absorbing the pain of every suffering person in the world. You are a psychic sponge so you must set a strong boundary around your energy otherwise the negativity of others will ruin your own life.
• Step Out of the Shell: Hiding in your room or your shell out of fear of getting emotionally hurt is not a solution to any problem. Face the world fearlessly; you possess that divine power within you that can make adverse situations favorable to you.

FAQ

Are Cancer people truly very weak and fragile?
Not at all. Cancer people are only sensitive from the inside but their external shell is so hard that during times of crisis they prove to be the deadliest protectors for their loved ones.

Which is the ruling planet of Cancer and what effect does it have?
The ruling planet of Cancer is the Moon. Due to its influence the natives possess fantastic psychic intuition, the ability to sense the grief of others, immense maternal love and the talent to cherish memories.

How does the mythological story of the Carcinus crab relate to the nature of Cancer?
Carcinus sacrificed his life before the mighty Hercules for his mistress Hera. This story signifies that Cancer natives possess a spirit of unyielding loyalty and self sacrifice for their loved ones and friends.

What important lesson does 'The Charioteer' card of Tarot teach about Cancer?
This card teaches that the true victory of Cancer happens when they completely control their mood swings and contradictory emotions (the black and white sphinxes) to move the chariot of their life in the right direction.

According to Western astrology what is the biggest weakness of Cancer?
Their biggest weakness is living in the past, not forgetting old bitter memories and suffocating their close ones by becoming excessively possessive over them.