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Cancer
go to great lengths to protect, defend and improve his home, mate and
children. If Cancer remains unmarried, it is because protectiveness has
turned somehow into fear or selfishness; or because he feels that in
some way his security is best served alone. Cancer protects himself, as
well as his possessions, and may protect himself from the chances of
emotional hurt by withdrawing into himself and making his security
there, alone. This is a pitiable sight, because Cancer really needs a
home and should have children, and few persons give the effect of
incompleteness more than the introverted Cancerian who has no one
to lavish his protectiveness on but himself. For in its complete development,
the Cancer protectiveness becomes encompassing love that fills
all its world, and warms and comforts those who are lucky enough to
live in the sphere of its radiations. (Courtesy of Matrix Software
[http://thenewage.com].)
The following excerpt comes not from a natal report program, but from David
Cochrane’s 2002 book, Astrology for the 21st Century. Based on lessons for astrology
students, it approaches the signs of the zodiac from a somewhat different perspective
than the other short delineations cited here:
The strongest attributes of Cancer that I have noticed is very strong
attachment to people and things that they are familiar with, and having
their feelings hurt by loved ones. Cancer depends on close friends
and family for the support and love they give, although they rarely discuss
it. These views of Cancer agree closely with the findings of most
astrologers. I have also observed that Cancer is easily prone to feelings
of jealousy if it feels excluded from the inner circle of closeness, and
sometimes is suspicious that it is being pushed away or kept out of
something when this is not the case. Cancer is also inclined to be careful
about spending money, and is usually aware of the exact balance in
the bank account, and sometimes will go to great lengths to ensure
prosperity and financial strength; money is security and protects the
family, and Cancer tends not to trust the outer world to provide in the
future. Cancer’s concern for financial security appears to be a symptom
of its tendency to be emotionally attached and bonded to close friends
and family, and a fear of losing the closeness from an uncaring outer
world. (Courtesy of Cosmic Patterns [http://cosmic.patterns.com] and
David Cochrane [kepler@astrosoftware.com].)
A number of specialized report programs have been developed that offer useful
supplements to the generic delineations of general reports. The following sun-sign
interpretation has been drawn from a program written by Gloria Star (originally part
of her book Astrology: Woman to Woman) that generates a specialized report for
women:
With your Sun in Cancer you can radiate a kind of comfort and care
which comes from the core of your being. You thrive most when you’re
taking part in nourishing—whether you’re tending your garden, teach-
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