If you are born between June 22 and July 22, you are born under the zodiac sign of Cancer.

Cancer Astrology Reading: Health

Some who were born under this sign feel a sense of unease due to the disease of the same name. People who are born under the sign of Cancer are not any more prone to getting the disease than people who were not born under this sign.

Vulnerable areas: the stomach, liver, bladder, bowels, and organs in the gastrointestinal system are all more vulnerable in a Cancer.

These people are frequently overweight and tend to have low blood pressure. They should try to avoid becoming constipated, because this allows poisons to circulate in the body and can lead to depression. They should try not to drink too much of any beverage, both those that contain alcohol and those that do not. During a full moon, they should avoid sleeping too much.

Cancer is prone to psychosomatic illness because of their depressive phases. Doctors are powerless in these situations. It is essential to modify lifestyle, nutrition, and sleep patterns.

Prevention: Cautionary practices include proper nutrition, soothing soaks in a tub, adequate rest, and consistent sleep. Specific depressive conditions may be remedied with cautious application of hypnotic and magnetic therapies.

Cancer Astrology Reading: Temperament and Character

Cancers "darkness" allows intellect into the soul. Cancers are highly intelligent and have great memories, though that combination is not something they should use when soul-searching or for revenge or regret.

It would be good if Cancer could learn to use their variety of experiences in life as a method of self-defense, and not as a nest to which they retreat. If they stopped fearing imaginary phantoms that they themselves created, but instead made their imaginations work for them; if they could only stop dreaming about their lives, but live them! If they considered what awaits them rather than what the past holds! But due to fear, Cancers move backwards or sideways. When they need to, they will proceed ahead, yet often fearfully with their breath held.

People born under the sign of Cancer have the most potential to be tender, and they are extremely playful and loving. If these circumstances do not exist, it is possible that the Cancer will attempt to hide from cruel life in his or her subconscious.

Cancers tend to miss their home, or Motherland, much more than any of the other signs. The Cancer requires time to reflect and can't be rushed. You will reap great rewards if you have the patience to treat Cancers as if they were a rare plant. Cancer women enjoy caring for their bodies well. They have long hair and like to wear silk and lace in delicate colors, combining fashion with elegance. Cancer men, when young, are sleek and well mannered, though they have a tendency to be more careless as they age.

Cancer professions

Young Cancers are in no hurry to grow up. The life of a Cancer is involved with satisfying the most basic needs. They wait to see what fate has in store. Many of them go into the family business, but they may rebel and go into a field that is totally different instead. Moon-type Cancers are sluggish, lazy, obtuse, indifferent, like routines, and require a minimal amount of intellectual effort. When engaged in work activities, their minds are filled with their own concerns.

They begin at a slow pace, but they are tenacious, scrupulous and submissive. Because they become immersed in their work, they understand how to make things easier for themselves and others. This type of Cancer works better in a close-knit, family atmosphere where they can empathize with people around them. They tend to underestimate their talents, allow themselves to be exploited, and receive less than they deserve. They do not have the courage to ask for a raise in their salary.

Both kinds of Cancers have the potential to do well at jobs that relate to working with children, animals, clothing, water, and liquids in general. Some jobs in which they excel include horse breeding, dog breeding, teaching kindergarten, working in zoos and circuses, child psychologists, psychiatrists, obstetricians, nursemaids, bar (and pub and restaurant) owners and managers, shopkeepers, navigators, gardeners, foresters, watchmakers. They are often perfect in the role of motherhood.

Cancer Astrological Reading: Love

Out of all 12 astrological signs, Cancers are by far the most sensitive and their feelings are easily hurt. Their lives may be full and fulfilling or terribly troubled. They can be very successful if they are able to become more self-sufficient and can solve the dilemma of being overly dependent on their mothers.

They tend to turn away from the physical part of romance. The reason why it is easier for Cancer women, as opposed to Cancer men, to solve relationship problems with their mothers is due to the fact that they become mothers themselves. Women born under the sign of Cancer can have an Oedipus complex (Freud's term), which is an unnatural romantic fixation between a mother and a son. They should try to maintain some distance from their sons. Others cannot separate from their families and are single or companions to their parents for the rest of their lives.

Young Cancers tend to be romantic, fantasizing about the perfect love. They are like silent waters that run deep. Imagination bears more weight than life experiences for them. While they experience their first attempt during their first love, their emotional sensitivity and deep emotions cause them to be terrific and loving partners.

They are perfect lovers, but they do need to connect sexual experiences with their emotions. They long for extraordinary love, comprehension, beauty, and fulfillment, but instead they give of themselves completely and surround their partner with affection.

These romantic souls may be tyrannical and possessive. They handle rejection by withdrawing from the world to seek solace from their mothers, if possible, or to retreat into solitude. They hide their wishes because they are afraid they will be debased, and they long for love that is not accessible.

Cancer men can be peaceable, tranquil, and naive, and their love for someone is faithful and steady. They end up as loyal mates and doting dads, living solely for their loved ones. Others can be fickle, tortured by intrigues they've made for themselves, subtle and definite. The Cancer men of this kind stray from woman to woman, searching for the ideal that represents their mother, or else they become men who are prone to fateful feelings of irresponsibility. Some discover an older and more experienced woman, who can teach them about their potential skills and creative talents, general lessons about life, and bring out their deepest thoughts. These relationships are based on support and pacification, and the Cancer benefits greatly from this type of relationship.

There are two types of Cancer women: The first type is charming, tender, overly shy, sometimes frigid, a bit rude, and prone to childish outbursts when irritated. The second type is a person who tries to put herself on a pedestal, making those around her feel that her love is inaccessible. Cancer women of the first type may freely turn themselves into sex objects. They frequently idolize their men, hoping they will find that they have what it takes to be a perfect father. These women tend to be mother hens who hover over their children.

Cancers are the only ones who can get along with those born under any sign, but they are likely to find the best relationships with Scorpios, Virgos, Capricorns, and Pisces.