The Nurturer is the fourth sign of the Zodiac,
and is known as the Crab
Generally, Cancerians are sympathetic and kind-hearted with an ambitious approach,
particularly toward creating a comfortable home to withdraw to. They care for the
needs of others, but could be moody, self-protective and over-emotional.
PLANET The Moon - instincts, compassion This planet influences everyone on Mondays, and we would rather be at home - hence Mondayitis. Monday is a good day of the week for Cancerians to do something that pleases them.
ELEMENT Water - feelings, emotions People born to a water sign are usually able to identify with the emotions of others,
offering empathy and comfort. They bring depth to life through feeling.
QUALITY Cardinal - enterprising, achieving People born to a cardinal sign like to be achievers and winners. They will get us moving on a task and help us to see the starting point,
hopefully with tactful encouragement.
TEMPERAMENT Phlegmatic - slow to respond with calmness They are mostly cooperative and reliable, though sometimes appear to be too neutral or unemotional. These people absorb and apply knowledge, and judge situations via the way they feel. METAL Silver - Cancerians subconsciously draw strength from silver. Favourite objects could include something made of sterling silver.
TAROT Cups - emotions, spiritual experiences The Moon could be likened to the personality of Cancer
- To be connected to the emotional subconscious.
Unsure, with alternating feelings desire and dread.
BODY AREAS Stomach, Womb, Breasts - can be strength and a weakness. Some Cancerians have a flat, even muscular stomach while some have a problem with
muscle tone in the abdominal area. The womb and breasts may function very well or present problems. Emotional upsets and lack of family support could reduce the appetite and create nausea.
CHAKRA The Third Eye - consciousness, the psychic self The physical position is the centre and left of the brow - if your perceptions of the feminine
and feeling side of life is restricted you could experience pain or congestion in this area,
and a physical blow to this area could psychologically attack your sense of emotional perception.
It's colour is purple. The health of this chakra influences the forehead, temples and sinuses.
GEMSTONES Moonstone - calms emotional reactions, brings empathy and breaks old family patterns. Aventurine - stabilises perception and understanding, calms irritations and renews confidence. Carnelian - relieves emotional abuse and negative conditioning. Renews self-trust and love of life.
HERBS Lemonbalm - calms emotions and lifts depression, eases cramps and nausea, aids fertility. Pennyroyal - regulates menstruation, eases period pain. * Don't use while pregnant.
Gabriel - God is my Strength, call for help with family peace and emotional healing.
LIFE LESSON To feel compassion for the individual, separate to your own emotional needs.
AFFIRMATION " I can experience emotions without using them to support or protect myself. " ** The above is an abbreviation of the information within the guide book for the Sun-Sign Mandala
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