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Cancer (♋︎) is the fourth astrological sign in the [[Zodiac]], originating from the constellation of Cancer. It spans from 90° to 120° celestial longitude. | [[File:Cancer Sigils.png|350px|thumb|Magical sigils of Cancer from the [[Magical Calendar]]]] | ||
'''Cancer''' (♋︎) is the fourth astrological sign in the [[Zodiac]], originating from the constellation of Cancer. It spans from 90° to 120° celestial longitude. | |||
In [[astrology]], Cancer is a water sign, alongside [[Pisces]], and [[Scorpio]]. It is one of the six negative signs, and its ruling "planet" is the [[Moon]]. Though some depictions of Cancer feature a lobster or crayfish, the sign is most often represented by the crab, based on the Karkinos. | In [[astrology]], Cancer is a [[water (element)|water]] sign, alongside [[Pisces]], and [[Scorpio]]. It is one of the six negative signs, and its ruling "planet" is the [[Moon]]. Though some depictions of Cancer feature a lobster or crayfish, the sign is most often represented by the crab, based on the Karkinos. | ||
The ruling [[Archangels of the Zodiac|Archangel of the Zodiac]] over Cancer is [[Muriel]]. | |||
==Dates== | ==Dates== | ||
Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area between approximately June | Under the tropical zodiac, the [[Sun]] transits this area between approximately June 24 and July 23, and under the sidereal zodiac, the Sun transits this area between approximately July 16 and August 17. | ||
==Characteristics== | |||
Cancers tend to be sensitive, although they do not always share their feelings openly, but this may change once they get to know someone deeply. Their desire to hide their feelings may make a Cancer seem shy or distant, but they usually are just the opposite. | |||
They can be very forgiving, and may even be clingy in a relationship. They are drawn to stability and routine, with less desire to experiment with unfamiliar environments. | |||
==Famous Cancers== | ==Famous Tropical Zodiac Cancers== | ||
* [[John Dee]] - Court astrologer to Queen Elizabeth I. | |||
* Ariana Grande - American pop singer. | * Ariana Grande - American pop singer. | ||
* Frida Kahlo - Mexican painter. | * Frida Kahlo - Mexican painter. | ||
* Franz Kafka - Bohemian author. | * Franz Kafka - Bohemian author. | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;text-align:center;" | |||
!style="background:#fcffc7;text-align:center;"; colspan="4"|Signs of the Tropical [[Zodiac]] | |||
|- | |||
|[[Aries]]<br><small>''Mar 21 - Apr 20''</small> | |||
|[[Taurus]]<br><small>''Apr 21 - May 21''</small> | |||
|[[Gemini]]<br><small>''May 22 - Jun 23''</small> | |||
|[[Cancer]]<br><small>''Jun 24 - Jul 23''</small> | |||
|- | |||
|[[Leo]]<br><small>''Jul 24 - Aug 23''</small> | |||
|[[Virgo]]<br><small>''Aug 24 - Sep 22''</small> | |||
|[[Libra]]<br><small>''Sep 23 - Oct 23''</small> | |||
|[[Scorpio]]<br><small>''Oct 24 - Nov 22''</small> | |||
|- | |||
|[[Sagittarius]]<br><small>''Nov 23 - Dec 21''</small> | |||
|[[Capricorn]]<br><small>''Dec 22 - Jan 19''</small> | |||
|[[Aquarius]]<br><small>''Jan 20 - Feb 18''</small> | |||
|[[Pisces]]<br><small>''Feb 18 - Mar 20''</small> | |||
|} | |||
[[Category:Zodiac Signs]] | [[Category:Zodiac Signs]] | ||