Cancer ♋︎ Sun in the Natal Chart
Symbols: Crab
Element: Water
Key Phrase: I feel
Ruling Planet: The Moon
If you were born under the Sun sign of Cancer then you will most likely have a sensitive nature hidden behind a seemingly tough exterior. Cancer is symbolized by the crab a skittish creature with a soft inside but a tough outer shell. As one of the most vulnerable signs in the zodiac your identity is marked by a power play between your emotions. You constantly grapple with yourself over whether you should let your emotions be free or if you should keep them bottled inside. Your superpower is empathy. Empathy is the ability to feel what other people are feeling and support them through difficult emotions. Once you embrace your identity as an empath you are better able to accept your own authentic emotions and feelings.
The element associated with Cancer is water. The water element represents intuitive and psychic gifts, bodies of water, romantic connections, and sensitivity. You are definitely tuned into these aspects of life finding these themes dominate your life circumstances.
Cancer is ruled by the Moon representative of your desire to take care of others. There is an acute awareness of the subconscious influences that are happening in the world around you. Your identity is marked by a natural intuitive ability.
Chiron in Gemini ♊︎ in the natal chart
Wound: Chiron in Gemini in the natal chart indicates a soul wound in which you over think emotions and have trouble seeing the depth of the human spirit. You may struggle with being misunderstood or having your intentions misinterpreted by others. This placement implies being very analytical to the point that you easily fall into stereotyping or categorizing everyone and everything. You may put yourself in a box which can contain self limiting beliefs. The boundaries of your thought process tend to be quite fixed and you at times desire to be more open than your mind will allow.
Healing Gifts: You have the healing gift of awakening ideas in others. When people talk to you they feel empowered, bold, and like they have gained a deeper insight into their own life circumstances. You have the unique ability to draw people out of their ruts of negative thinking. Chiron in Gemini represents a muse like quality where you inspire and motivate others to expand their world view and thought patterns. You have an openness about you that helps others feel justified in asking questions. Individuals with this placement often have the gift of assisting other’s on spiritual journeys or through powerful spiritual awakenings.