Sun in Cancer, Mercury in Leo

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. 

Mercury in Leo ♌︎ in the Natal Chart

When Mercury is placed in Leo in the natal chart it gives the native an unpredictable and high spirited way of communicating. You typically act without much forethought preferring to speak based on instinct. 

There is a tendency to act with impulse on your heart’s desires. Mercury in Leo individual’s can be quite surprising in how they express themselves. You are easy to fire up, loving a dramatic debate just as much as a delightful conversation. 

This placement tends towards indulgences and enjoyment of life. You are attracted to having fun typically placing high importance on life experiences over practical pursuits. Mercury in Leo individuals are great conversationalists. You can talk for hours on seemingly any topic. Other people love to be around you because you are outgoing, entertaining, and lively! You find socializing satisfying and amusing. 

On an intellectual level you are typically very smart and capable. You make a great marketer or business person as you can easily understand what people want. There is also potential to be an excellent storyteller, publisher, and writer. Other people are drawn to your natural charisma. You match your manners to the scene you are in. Mercury in Leo individuals often set the trend taking everyone else with them.