CANCER MOTTO - "I FEEL, THEREFORE, I AM"
This is your motto for this particular house.
If Cancer is your "Rising Sign" aka "Ascendant". Your Rising Sign is the sign that rules your 1st House cusp. If I wrote your chart, there is a graphic at the beginning of this Natal Chart that will show you where your Ascendant is located.
Because Cancer is on your 1st House cusp, you would take on the nature, characteristics and tendencies of Cancer in this particular house.
Click on the following link to read the Cancer horoscope, rulerships, characteristics and tendencies. Then apply the information to this particular house in your chart.
In addition to reading your daily Sun Sign horoscopes, also read your daily Cancer horoscope.
BIG TIP TO REMEMBER --- Anyone who has the same Sun Sign as your Rising Sign will automatically be your competition. So all Cancer's are your competition. Notice how you act and react in a group when a Cancer is present. Both of you will be competing for the attention of anyone else present. This should not turn into a dual. This is something you should know and use in order to build your character and personality. You should be a better person because of this information and you should leave all people better than you found them, including your competition. After all, your Rising Sign is all about your personality, appearance and worldly outlook. These competitive people can be just about anyone - spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, friends, family members, children, co-workers, etc. It's just downright fascinating!
This house rules the head, face, upper lip, and upper jaw, cerebrum (brain).
The 1st House is about identity. This house also rules the personality, attitude, how you see the world, how you look, appearances, your worldly outlook, and self-awareness and how you respond. It describes how you see yourself and how others see you. It can also describe your physical appearance. Other keywords include: the self, ego, anima, projected image, expression of inner motivation, soul purpose, initial approach to life, the aura.
PERSONALITY AND WORLDLY OUTLOOK OF CANCER RISING:
Cancer Rising natives take on the personality of the Cancer. The Cancer native is very sensitive in nature, therefore they "feel" their intuition through "feelings" and their motto is "I feel, therefore I AM." Cancer's always tell secrets, while Pisces will never reveal a secret. Through maturity, the Cancer will learn to keep the confidence of others once they get older and wiser.
Because these natives are a water sign, their personality is changeable, sensitive to the currents around them and they have a disposition that vibrates up and down with the tide. Therefore, Cancers are often called "moody." And because their disposition vibrates up and down, they also change occupations quite often.
The imagination of a Cancer is quite productive and leans toward sentimentality. Because they are so sentimental, they are sympathetic and sensitive to those around them. They have a Love of historical events, especially if they involve the family because they naturally rule the 4th house of home and family. They are scrap bookers, picture takers and hold onto possessions that have sentimental value.
Cancers are natural communicators and talkers; many times they use their hands while talking. The crab-like mannerisms are similar to snapping their pinchers, which causes them to dig and probe through their belongings and also makes them fantastic cooks and gardeners. The immature Cancer will have a tendency to be nosey and dig through others belongings until they have matured and grown out of it.
The Cancer natives have a memory that is unmatchable. They can remember some of the most minute circumstances and details that slip the minds of others. They are quite industrious and are drawn to the finer things in Life, especially when it involves their home and family. When it comes to money, they can be frugal and sometimes downright cheap! They may describe this as being economical.
They tend to have unrealistic fears that involve criticism or ridicule, which leads them to become secret and mysterious, thereby retreating back into their shell. They are home-bodies and typically have homes that are piled with papers, collectibles and clothes. Many times their homes vibrate between complete organization in one area and utter chaos in another area. They tend to be conventional and traditional.
These natives seek approval; therefore they are easily moved by kindness. They have strong emotions and strong moods, which reflect in their surroundings. Their surroundings may be beautiful and romantic to adventurous and strange.
Because Cancer natives have such strong intuitive "feelings" this is sometimes referred to as being psychic or mediumistic. They are receptive to new ideas and are conscientious workers and dedicated to those they Love, especially their family. They are also quite adaptable to many different environments. Because the Cancer native typically loves to cook, they "cater" to the needs of others.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE OF CANCER RISING:
Cancer Rising natives are usually of average height and have a tendency to gain weight or have a stout body. They may have an awkward gait reflecting in their crab-like nature to come out of their shell, taking 1 step forward and 2 steps side-ways and then retreating backward into their shell. Their body is usually round, with a full face and tendency to a double chin. Their nose is typically short with a prominent tip. Their complexion most of the time is pale. Both men and women have a broad chest and the women typically have large breasts, which are also ruled by the 4th house. Their hands and feet are small. Their crab-like nature causes them to use their hands and arms in work and communication.
MIND-SET AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TENDANCIES OF CANCER RISING:
Cancer rising natives are attracted to change. They enjoy travel, especially if it involves visiting family and the original home environment. They have a tendency to be drawn to a life in the public eye. They have a strong desire for material possessions. Even though they are drawn to material possessions, they are cautious and prudent when handling money. Most Cancers will have intuitive, psychic or mediumistic tendencies.
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