Mercury in Cancer ♋︎ in the Natal Chart
Mercury in Cancer in the natal chart gives the individual an emotional and sensitive way of communicating. You tend towards sentimentalism with deep ties to remnants of the past, your familial history, and nostalgia. This placement tends to give the person a love antiques or be the collector of family heirlooms. People with this placement often have extensive collections of obscure objects.
You think with emotions processing everything through this mental pathway. Mercury in Cancer individuals are exceedingly gracious and approachable. There is a tendency to worry or perseverate when it comes to social interactions. You appreciate socializing with others and having a good time but require ample amounts of alone time as well to explore your inner imagination. As your mind is often very busy it is important to retreat when needed.
Mercury in Cancer is poetic and does not mind exploring tragic love stories or listening to sad songs. You enjoy having an outlet for your emotional excess and feel a sense of comrade with the archetype of the starving artist. This placement gives you the ability to communicate with anybody making you adaptable and very likable. Other’s will most likely desire being around you for your kindness and nonjudgemental personality.
Cancer ♋︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart
Astrological Body Part: Chest & Stomach
Chart Ruling Planet: The Moon
A Cancer Ascendent or Rising sign in the natal chart will give you a very sensitive outer shell. You will wear your heart on your sleeve and others will always know how you are feeling. This sign on the ascendent will attract many people to you who need love and support based on the vibration of the energy you give off. You desire validation from the people in your life. There will be a tendency to search this out through intense relationships and romantic encounters.
Style: Having Cancer on the ascendent may influence you to be a touchy feely person definitely the type to give out a lot of hugs and affection! You are ruled by the Moon and this definitely comes across in your style. You tend to wear pale or pastel colors, moonstone or silver jewelry, and have an overall sweetness to your appearance. You typically have a romantic and flowery style.
Talents: As the Cancer archetype is an empathic energy you are also open to psychic information and high sensory perceptions. Your gifts and skills as a Cancer Rising may include a well developed sense of intuition, excellent acting skills, or healing abilities.