CANCER


Dates: 21 June - 21 July
Ruler: Moon
Gender: Female
Element: Water
Quality: Cardinal
Nature: Negative
Gemstone: Pearl
Metal: Silver
Flowers: White flowers, particularly roses
Herbs: Tarragon, verbena
Body Areas: Chest, Breasts, Stomach
Symbol: Crab
Lucky Numbers: 4 and 6

Good Career Options:
Journalist, Nurse, Politician, Housekeeper, Chef, Real-estate Broker, Gardener, Writer, Historian, Caretaker

Famous Cancers:
Julius Caesar, Henry VIII, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Henry David Thoreau, PT Barnum, Helen Keller, Franz Kafka, Ernest Hemingway, Harrison Ford, Lady Diana

General Characteristics:
Cancer is one of the most perplexing of the zodiac signs. Cancerians can exhibit many different personalities. This can be seen in their symbol, the crab, with the duality of the claws' sizes representing the duality of the Cancerian personality. Cancer can range from timid and shy to friendly and famous. Though they may seen uncompromising and obstinate, Cancerans are actually very emotional. They are sympathetic and sensitive to other people, particularly the ones they love. Because of this, they find it easy to identify with others. They are extremely loyal to the ones they love, taking several measures to protect them. The first loyalty of any Cancerian is in his friends, family, or partner. Cancerians are so driven by their emotions that they can at times become very over-dramatic, a victim of fantasy. They tend to absorb their environment easily, and are prone to tears. Cancerians have a tendency to live in the past. They are heavily influenced by their memories. They are very giving and selfless, and are often in danger of becoming a martyr in certain situations. Cancer is also a very domestic sign. Cancerians have a strong maternal or paternal instinct. They have a pronounced desire for stability within the home, and enjoy a neat and clean environment. They need a comfortable and natural residence where they can retreat at the end of a long day. In romance, Cancerians form relationships very quickly and become quite sentimental about partners. They are very protective of and devoted to their significant others. They will pamper and seduce them, but are still willing to learn from them.

How Usagi fits the profile:
Usagi is definitely a typical Cancerian. For basic stats, the moon is her ruler, the pearl is her gemstone, and we see quite a few white roses with her, particularly in the manga. As for the Cancerian body area being the chest area, it seems to be fitting, as one of the biggest things about Usagi is her heart. She is quite emotional and melodramtic, easily swayed to tears, and is sensitive to the feeligns of others. She is heavily influenced by her past, and of course very loyal to her loved ones. She is definitely a maternal figure (this can be seen more as she grows), and would make an excellent domestic engineer. Although her cooking skills seem sadly lacking, her bedroom is usually very well-kept and clean. Though her grades aren't exemplary, she does keep her school supplies organized. She is also fond of taking care of friends.

How ChibiUsa fits the profile:
ChibiUsa is very eager to learn. Although she can sometimes seem very obstinate, she does have a tender side that she hides behind her Cancerian crab-like "shell." Like her mother, she is heavily guided by her emotions. Most of her action are based on feelings. She is very loyal to those that she loves, and will do everything within her power to protect them, even if this means sacrificing herself. Her domestic side is more apparent than Usagi's. Although she is not quite as organized as her mother, she is still young and learning. She enjoy cooking, as evidenced on several occasions. Like Usagi, she loves taking care of friends and acting as a nurse.