CANCER begins on the Summer Solstice this year on June 20th. The Moon rules this sensitive sign and expresses herself in all her glory. As the Moon moves through the signs these hardy souls express themselves differently. This is also the longest day of the year. The Solstice points in the year mark the move from the reaching male energy, Gemini to the feminine energy, Cancer ... Or, as some people call it, moving from outside to indoors.

Cancer pulls all of us into the womb and therefore we can all get some needed nurturing. Cancer’s are all moms and all children. This sign, more than the others, pulls us back into our awareness of our mothers and our heritage. The Moon rules our ancestors and as such we can easily tap into that energy as the Moon changes signs. The thing about Cancer is that they are quite moody and needy at times. Sometimes they just can’t get enough of food, their children, or friends. They have an insatiable appetite for certain things. They really want to be of service to those special people that they consider their responsibility. They love to nurture and care for the needs of others.

Cancer identifies with the need for home and family, and a safe environment. This Moon-ruled sign whose symbol is the crab that lives in the sea and creeps out at times to walk on the beach. Cancer is in charge of the menstrual cycle in women, the ties of the ocean, and the growing cycle in nature.

These loving souls have great memories as far as their own personal lives are concerned. They never forget a hurt to anyone in their lives that they love, or to themselves. They love little boxes as well. Don’t know where that fits, but it is true. Their hard shell protects their soft belly. They need to let go of things or their homes look like a garage sale.

Their intuition is profound as they feel what is going on outside their control. They rebel against anything they feel as a threat to their safety. This sign also rules the breasts as well as the stomach. The stomach is where they feel their gut feelings and they readily respond to them. Cancer loves to do for others but really expect a return on their investment, and if no one shows up then they feel taken advantage of. There is a secret accounting taking place with all Cancer's and they in turn get huffy and moody if the reciprocation is not shown.

This sign is quite magical in their qualities and can manifest wonders in their lives if they just step out of themselves and enjoy the magic.

Some famous people born in Cancer are:

Vincent D’Onofrio, Lindsey Wagner, Dan Akroyd, Edie Falco, Marianne Williamson, George Michael, Princess Diana, Cheryl Ladd, Sylvester Stallone, Arlo Guthrie, Patrick Stewart, Pamela Anderson, Huey Lewis, Daili Lami, Tom Hanks, Sela Ward, Noah Wylie, Johnny Depp, Elizabeth Hurley, Gene Wilder, Courtney Cox, Kurt Browning, George W. Bush, Jessica Hahn, Donald Rumsfield, and our own Analise, Barbara, Lisa and Charlotte.

Some famous places ruled by Cancer are:

U.S.A., Algeria, Africa, Amsterdam Holland, Bern Switzerland, Genoa Italy, Holland, Istanbul, Turkey, Milan Italy, New Zealand, New York New York, Paraguay, Scotland, Stockholm, Sweden, Tunis Tunisia, Venice Italy, York England.

What the Planets are Doing...

The Summer Solstice is on June 20th and we begin the start of our nights getting longer till the Winter Solstice in December. Cancer, the sign that this takes place in, is a water sign that is terribly sensitive and loving.

June 26th brings us to a Uranus retrograde jumping out of windows … just kidding. Uranus allows us to join with our reckless self and during the retrograde cycle we can see where we foolishly jumped into situations or relationships with reckless abandon. Uranus retrograde also brings us to see what we didn’t accomplish since last December. It also brings us many unexpected changes.

July 1st Mars begins its transit through Virgo. This can accelerate Virgo’s energy level up a notch.

The New Moon is on July 2nd. Write your goals as putting thought into form (as on paper) allows the energy to manifest a bit easier.

The July 10th has Mercury entering Cancer. Our thoughts can become feelings in a heart beat.

Venus moves into Leo on July 12th. We can all begin to enjoy play in a healthier manner. Leo loves to play and Venus here just gives full reign to her natural abilities.

The Full Moon on July 18th can bring us all some manifesting energy as the Moon is in Capricorn. Powerful energies are at work at this time.

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