Neptune in Cancer ♋︎
Last Transit: Years 1901-1914
Neptune in Cancer in the natal chart creates a longing to be saved or rescued by someone seen as more emotionally secure and stable. This placement creates a very inspirational artistic vision closely in tune with the current vibration of the society of its time. There is a tendency to have a victim mentality which may lead individuals born during this transit to partner up with people or enter into relationships in which one can be rescued by a “knight in shining armor.” Neptune in Cancer brings a sense of rootlessness that needs to be reconciled.
The relationship with home, family, or one’s roots is central to this placement. Having pride in the country or culture one comes from is a profound force operating in this generation. The emotional nature of these individuals can be confused at times. People with Neptune in Cancer are searching for validation for their emotional realities. They are longing for an external force to say they are okay just the way they are.
You desire for society as a whole to authenticate what you are going through. There are deep connections to the past and history with this placement. Neptune in Cancer represents surrendering to your fears in order to overcome them.
Midheaven in Cancer ♋︎ in the natal chart
Public Life: The public life of a person with the Midheaven point in the sign of Cancer has great potential for fame or notoriety. People are very drawn to your energy often expecting you to care for them or solve their problems. You are often very accommodating and tend towards pleasing others. With this placement developing your career may not be your number one priority, however, you find somehow you “fall” into lucky career situations. People with the Midheaven in Cancer are drawn toward careers that require taking care of others, helping people achieve security, or stable housing.
Career Possibilities: You are drawn to jobs and careers in the public life that allow you to nurture people’s needs. You make a great gardener, shop-keeper, nanny, childcare worker, teacher, preschool administrator, mental health worker, musician, singer, baker, chef, bartender, server, nurse, real estate agent, social worker, hospice aid, psychic, dancer, librarian, priest, priestess, pastor, minister, brewer, politician, or apartment superintendent.
Ruling Planet: The ruling planet of your Midheaven in Cancer is the Moon. In astrology the Moon is associated with the sphere of the public. This indicates you will naturally find yourself in the public eye or working with the public in some way. Your primary goal will be taking care of others through support and encouragement.