The cardinal water sign of the zodiac in Western astrology.
"Cancerians are all mothers at heart, even the men."
-- Linda Goodman
Reportedly first appearing in the 1910s, the term "Cancerian" typically refers to individuals born under the astrological sign of Cancer, which spans from approximately June 21 to July 22. In astrology, Cancerians are associated with certain personality traits and characteristics influenced by their ruling celestial body, the Moon.
Characteristics
- Emotional Sensitivity: Cancerians are often described as nurturing, empathetic, and sensitive. They tend to be deeply in tune with their emotions and the feelings of others.
- Intuition: They are considered intuitive and can often sense what others are feeling without needing explicit communication. Additionally, Cancerians can think about you all day every day and still hold themselves back from contacting you, however.
- Home and Family Orientation: Cancerians typically place a high value on home and family life. They may be seen as protective of their loved ones and often seek comfort in the familiar. Their bed can be their sanctuary. Therefore, if you can't find them, look under the down comforter.
- Creativity: Many Cancerians are creative individuals, often expressing themselves through art, music, or writing.
- Moodiness: Due to their emotional nature, Cancerians can sometimes experience mood swings or be perceived as moody. And be aware: Never underestimate them!
Symbolism
The symbol for Cancer is the crab, which reflects the sign's protective nature and tendency to retreat into its shell when feeling threatened, and their bite is always bigger than their bark. Their association with water signifies depth of emotion and adaptability. Thus, they will sometimes go with the flow and at others, stand their ground.
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In summary, "Cancerian" denotes both an astrological sign and the personality traits commonly attributed to those born under this sign. The term also seems to be most used by those born under the sign who are either afraid of attracting a diagnosis of cancer, or those who have been so diagnosed and are working on a more positive outlook toward life, such as myself.