Cancer Rising

A person with Cancer rising approaches life with sensitivity and wears its feelings on its sleeves and is not adverse to the odd sentimental moment. One of the main features of Cancer is its changeable moods and protection of feelings under a layer of defensiveness.  This person will not venture forth until the environment is perceived to be safe, and being so highly emotional and responsive to the atmosphere, self-preservation is a big thing. The impact of the environment always affects them personally, beneath the emotionalism the unconscious side of them longs to be self-sufficient. Cancer tends to act indirectly and in a sideways fashion when confronted with new situations, and needing to feel safe and secure, it is likely that movement is subtle and action is not taken until there is an assurance of security. The individual approaches others in a sympathetic way and tends to ‘feel’ their way around life. The Moon’s moods are variable and so their reactions to the environment changes depending on the level of vulnerability and protection that is sensed.

Those with important points in Cancer retain experiences and naturally hold on to loved ones and familiar objects for a sense of belonging. The individual doesn’t ’rush into’ unfamiliar territory that may make them feel uncomfortable and upset. The rising sign symbolises what is projected from the personality, and  insecurity, moodiness and defensiveness are Cancerian traits that may be expressed immediately. Often this changeful, complex nature is misunderstood and eludes simple definition. It is also likely that this person will initiate feelings first and is protective of others, responding to their needs first. The Moon rules over the mother in the natal chart and so a caring and motherly type persona, and emotional available aura is another expression of Cancer's feeling response towards the environment. There is often a very personal outlook and the type may exude softness and a have a dreamy sentimental appearance and approach to life that can make them react negatively to cold environments. The crab usually hides and so this individual may appear to be hard and impenetrable on the outside, but vulnerable and soft on the inside. Similarly, they are mistrustful of new contacts and experiences and may posses a fearful outlook, where everything is viewed as potentially threatening.