Traits The ability to feel and intuitively know Emotional and loving Intuitive and imaginative Shrewd and cautious Protective and sympathetic In medical astrology, Cancer rules the breasts and stomach and, through its ruler the Moon, the female reproductive system. Cancer is a home-loving sign concerned with nurturing and the family. It is the sign of the mother. Moonstone reflects the intuitive quality of its ruler, the Moon. Moonstone’s soothing qualities calm a tendency to emotional overreaction and touchiness. Moonstone affects the ebb and flow of the menstrual cycle and regulates that cycle. However, if worn, it may need to be removed at the highly charged full moon — Cancer’s most sensitive time. Cancer has strong links with the past, and Pink Tourmaline aids acceptance of the past and enhances trust.
The Moon of Long Days (June 21 - July 22) This period is one of maturity and wisdom. This is the time to test and develop new ways to maximize your potential. The influence is one of exploration.
Cancer is a Water element — sympathetic and imaginative. They bring emotional sensitivity and intuition.
The Water signs are the intuitive dreamers of this world. Water shapes intuition and emotional experience, and is linked to the feeling and emotional world. The element of intuitive perception, Water signs are inward-looking and sensitive. This is a passive, rhythmic element that ebbs and flows. Water signs need time to withdraw, to process emotional experiences, and then to reemerge into the world.
The Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
A Cardinal sign — Cancer is receptive, sensitive, imaginative, sympathetic, kind, and emotional. They possess an active, shrewd, and intuitive mind.
Crystal affinities include, but are not limited to: Apophyllite, Aventurine (red), Beryl, Calcite, Carnelian, Chalcedony (blue, copper, dendritic, pink), Chrysoprase, Clear Quartz, Coral (pink), Emerald, Fire Opal, Jade, Jasper (green), Moonstone, Opal (general), Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Ruby in Zoisite, Sodalite, Tourmaline (pink)
Green stones are particularly effective for Cancer.
