Aspects of the Sun in Cancer

The Dates:
June 22nd through July 23rd

Keywords:
tenacious, patient, intuitive, nurturing, sensuous, imaginative, sensitive, empathic

The Shadow Side:
moody, clingy, self-absorbed, clannish, neurotic, needy, no boundaries, subjective

Element:
Cardinal and Water

Famous People with Sun in Cancer:
Nikola Tesla, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Robin Williams, Bill Cosby, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana, Frida Kahlo, Rufus Wainwright, Liv Tyler, Deborah Harry, George Michael, Jerry Hall, Kathy Bates, Dan Ackroyd, Fiona Shaw, Daniel Radcliffe, Geoffrey Rush, Ringo Starr

Personality Profile:
Those with the Sun in Cancer have a changeable nature, which makes them something of an enigma, even with those closest to them. They’re ruled by the Moon, and are similarly known to glow brightly one moment, and hide their faces the next. A highly emotional sign, they can sink into a mood and fully inhabit it, so that it seems to permeate the atmosphere around them.

The Cancer imagination is so vivid that it’s like they’re watching home movies inside their heads.

For them, every life experience can be replayed again and again in Technicolor, and the same internal landscape revisited. This is the raw material for both creative genius, and the tendency to get stuck in emotional eddies. And because they’re psychic sponges, they need plenty of space to unravel the little dramas of the day, or they’ll get cranky.

The Cancer has a tender heart, but you might not see it at first behind the cool exterior. Once you’re allowed inside the circle of trust, you’ll start to know why they’re called the “mother” of the Zodiac. Both men and women of this sign have an instinctive nurturing side that endears them to those they love. The Crab’s claws hold tight, though, and often they have trouble letting go of relationships and situations.

Tenacious Crab

The stealth approach of the Cancer Sun often takes people by surprise, and many have been underestimated. They’ll protect their sensitivity by going after what they want indirectly, which can be seen as passive. But try to take advantage of their gentle nature, and you’ll soon be put in your place. Once crossed, the Cancer holds a grudge to infinity, so it’s hard to win back their trust.

Above all, the Cancer wants a sense of belonging, and an intimate home life. Once committed, they’ll prove to be the ultimate family man or woman, and likely never stray too far from the nest.
 

Author

Molly Hall, Astrology Expert
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Correspondences for the Sun

Attributes: success, power, growth, leadership, pride, ambition, health, family, confidence

Element: Fire

Herbs: cinnamon, orange, frankincense, cloves

Stones: carnelian, tiger eye, amber

Day: Sunday
 

Source

A Spell Crafter’s Compendium
Terri Paajanen

 

Sun in Gemini

The Gemini Sun is a chameleon, which makes their personality hard to describe since it changes all the time. Those born under the sign of the “Twins” have at least two personalities, but often many more. Their insatiable curiosity keeps them learning new things, and this makes many of them like walking encyclopedias of knowledge.

 

You might hear the laughter of Gemini Suns before you see them, since they’re always finding something absurd to giggle over. They’re great wits and their interest in people often puts them in the role of social ice breaker.

 

Those with Sun in Gemini might be hard to pin down, but if you accept this shape-shifting quality, they’re excellent friends. This can even be true in a relationship, where they need an intellectual rapport with their mate. The ideal companions for them are those that think at their same speed of light, and don’t tie them up in one dull topic.

 

They need a certain kind of space to grow, and those close to them don’t try to hold on too tightly.

 

The Gemini knows that the world is vast and full of endless fascinations to explore. If the door is open in a relationship for them to come and go at will, they’ll prove their own brand of loyalty over time.

 

The Gemini needs to be able to reinvent themselves many times and to follow the threads of inspiration wherever they lead. This can make them seem restless and inconsistent – another name for it is flaky. They’re always called the dilettante of the Zodiac because they’ll try anything once, and usually do! But once the Gemini finds a subject through that is worthy of that incredible kaleidoscopic mind, a deeper mastery can be sought and achieved.

 

The Gemini is a charmer and a clown. And often they wear a silly grin, as if they get the cosmic joke that all is well and it’s okay to sample everything from the smorgasbord of life.

 

The Dates:

May 22nd through June 21st

Keywords:

engaging, curious, childlike, versatile, witty, entertaining, charming

The Shadow Side:

superficial, duplicitous, flaky, restless, nervous, chatty

Quality and Element:

Mutable and Air

 

 

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Molly Hall, Astrology Expert

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Aspects of the Sun in Aries

Numero Uno
Aries is the sign famous for its fiery willful nature. This strong will is the propulsion that takes Aries out vigorously into life.

The Ram is the first sign, and has that attitude of being Number One.

Those with the Sun in Aries are gifted with a direct, fiery nature that makes them one step ahead of the crowd. They take charge of a situation, and their sense of certainty usually makes others fall in line. This makes the Sun in Aries a born leader.

Big Personality
Often larger-than-life, they can light up a room with their charisma. If a gathering is dull, they’ll quickly move on – and they’re among the ones with the stamina to party ‘til dawn. The Sun in Aries craves excitement and their restless spirits seek out the next big thing.

Aries is the sign of the warrior, and the Aries Sun can rise to the challenge of any battle. The alpha male Aries rush to the aid of damsels in distress. Female Aries are often at home in the company of men, in competitive activities or one-up-manship playfulness.

Sometimes Aries people go too far and scorch those they love with hurtful words said in the heat of the moment. They quickly forgive and forget, but often deal with the fall out of their brusque demeanor.
Aries dark side is to be selfish, a bully, a smart alec or physically threatening.

Big Ambitions
Most of all, the Aries wants to achieve great things, and is fueled by an inner drive that is a force to be reckoned with. Their bright minds and ability to initiate can make them trailblazers in their careers. Aries is cardinal fire — action is his middle name.

At times, the rush to action can cause Aries to take unnecessary risks, or forge ahead without planning out crucial details. Some say the Sun in Aries learns the hard way, by leaping before looking. But being an active sign, the Aries learns through best through experience.

Directed Energy
The Sun in Aries has a mind that filters out the non-essentials, and this clear sight helps them make speedy progress in life.

Once fixed on a goal, they’ll blast forward with a power that leaves others in the dust. They’re not as good at tying up loose ends, and have been accused of ramming into situations without a lot of subtlety. Very often they speak with outside voices and are aggressive about what they want.

More sensitive souls can become traction under their boots or spiked heels. Some might consider them teachers — they teach about will, self-defense and direct confrontation.

Their style for some is too blunt, even brutal. It all depends on the maturity of the Ram in question. But if you’re a match for such an amped up spirit, you’ll never forget being pulled along by the power of this dynamic life force.

What’s Sexy About Aries?
In a world of conformity, Aries is an original. You never know what’s going to happen next.
The strong physicality of Aries makes it a sign of vitality, and the Ram has an animated presence that’s energizing to be around.

The Dates:
March 21st through April 20th

Keywords:
courageous, pioneering, brilliant, adventurous, dynamic, straight-foward

The Shadow Side:
willful, dominating, selfish, ruthless, insensitive, impatient

Quality and Element:
Cardinal and Fire
 

Source

Molly Hall, Astrology Expert
Article published on & owned by About.com