Cancer
The Crab
The cardinal water sign of emotional depth, nurturing, and the ancestral past.
Ruled by the Moon, Cancer governs the realm of feeling, intuition, and memory. It is the archetype of the mother, offering a safe harbor and emotional sustenance. This sign asks us to connect with our roots, honor our feelings, and protect the vulnerable core within.
Light
Deep empathy, nurturing care, strong intuition, loyalty to loved ones, and emotional profoundness.
Shadow
Moodiness, clinginess, hypersensitivity, dwelling in the past, and a tendency to retreat into a shell when hurt.