All About Cancer

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Sensitive Cancer is ruled by the ever-changing Moon, and your moods go through many cycles. You're intuitive and nurturing, even psychic. Pay attention to your dreams, especially near a Full Moon. You are sensitive and loyal, with a ready shoulder to cry on. Cancer loves to get domestic, serving your friends and family home-baked goodies and tea. When you get moody, you need to be comforted, or else just left alone. Like a crab, you can cling -- or pinch -- when you feel threatened or vulnerable. And thrifty Cancers can pinch pennies just as tightly. (Of course, you also love to spend! It's a mood thing.) To make life easier, surround yourself with comfort: a cozy sweater, a favorite book, trusted friends, and a stash of your favorite goodies. Cancers are close to their moms, so keep yours on speed-dial and call her when you're down. You may be an unofficial mom to everyone in your life, too. Taking care of kids, friends, and pets can keep your spirits high.

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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