THE SIGN OF CANCER
The sign of Cancer is ruled by the element of water, leading us into the summer season that marks the ripening of fruits. The energy of this period is warm, welcoming, nurturing, soft, and enveloping; it evokes growth through gradual phases, cyclicality.
Cancer is associated with the archetype of the Guardian Angel, symbolizing unconditional love and protection; its symbolism evokes maternal and feminine values, finding its home in the Moon, which infuses sweetness but also a certain passivity. The exaltation of Venus confers strongly hedonistic tendencies. In Cancer, we find all the sensitivity and strength, the authority and importance of the maternal figure, a fundamental base and a secure point of emotional reference.
Cancer is kind, welcoming, sensitive, and emotional, affectionate and caring, needing security and protection and knowing how to give them without difficulty; those born under this sign love to feel protected and strongly value the values of home and family, finding refuge in them and fiercely protecting intimacy.
Cancers are particularly sensitive to the sufferings of others and can become emotionally vulnerable; moreover, they might indulge a little too much in laziness, in the comfort, avoiding effort and leaving things as they are. In negative moments, they might isolate themselves in their shell as a defense or become irritable. Like the crab proceeds transversally, so those born under the sign of Cancer are attached to the past and memories and do not like to face the future; sometimes they can become extremely melancholic.
MALA FOR CANCER
Sensitivity is a strength for those born under the sign of Cancer, but it can easily become a weakness if emotional fluctuations take over. Moonstone helps to find balance, to understand emotions, and to improve Cancer's innate vulnerability. The aversion to change is typical of this sign, but Moonstone encourages exploring new opportunities, making life more vibrant without compromising the beloved routine. In addition to bringing peace and serenity, this stone brings luck and attracts everything that those who wear it need. Moonstone, with its sacred roots in India, is a symbol of hope and purity of spirit. Linked to the Moon and the night, it lovingly accompanies journeys into the unconscious and clairvoyance.
The meru consists of a 3-Eyed DZI, a treasure of Tibetan Buddhism representing blessings in body, heart, and mind. This DZI helps to overcome family conflicts and attracts abundance from all points of view: body (good health), heart (good relationships), and mind (material well-being/fortune). The eyes of the Buddha will guide towards happiness, honor, and longevity.
Whether Cancer seeks emotional balance, prosperity, or spiritual connection, this mala is a complete amulet for navigating through the complexity of life, overcoming hatred and stupidity, embracing balance, wisdom, and prosperity.
THE STONES OF CANCER
CANCER'S STONE: MOONSTONE
The Moon makes the Cancer Sign very sensitive, but also extremely moody: Moonstone helps to find emotional balance, also reminding that everything is part of a cycle, assisting in understanding emotions and feelings, and improving the sign's innate vulnerability. Lovers of routine, Cancers do not appreciate changes and the risk that their life could become too static. Moonstone encourages opening up to opportunities that life and the Universe offer, allowing them to seize them even when unexpected. Finally, it helps not to react excessively to emotional stimuli and to develop emotional intelligence.
THE CANCER TALISMAN: RED JASPER
The spiritual mission of Cancer is to take care of others selflessly, like a true Guardian Angel. Red jasper supports and sustains the souls born under this sign during periods of stress, giving tranquility, grounding, and integrity and reminding the importance of supporting each other.
THE STONES THAT HELP CANCER: WHITE CHALCEDONY
The compassionate and altruistic nature of Cancer leads those born under this sign to constantly take care of others; white chalcedony promotes brotherhood and group harmony but prevents from running out of energy for having dedicated too much to others. It will teach how to take care of others, encouraging to be independent without being too present and protective.
THE STONES THAT HELP CANCER: LABRADORITE
Labradorite, with its iridescent reflections, is associated with water and its glimmers and, since it is also present in lunar rocks, is precisely linked to the Moon, which astrologically speaking has its domicile in the zodiac sign of Cancer. We are therefore in the realm of the subconscious, dreams, and illusions, and above all femininity. Wearing a Labradorite will give those born under the sign of Cancer personal magnetism and charm, considerably improving their already strong seduction skills.
FOCUS ON LABRADORITE FOR CANCER
Those born under the sign of Cancer are often morbidly attached to the past and memories and do not like to move forward to the future. Sometimes they can become extremely lazy. Labradorite is a powerful ally to regain joy, spontaneity in progressing, awakening curiosity and a sense of adventure, and eliminating boredom and apathy. The Cancer sign is very ambitious, even though they tend to hide it well: this stone, also called "the stone of success," will support them in achieving their ambitions and will attract useful opportunities to exploit hidden talents. But beware because this stone greatly increases sensitivity and mutability: it is therefore not a protective stone for this sign, nor is it a healing stone, so it is not recommended to use it during very negative periods, during which it would be better not to delve too much into the unconscious.
THE STONES THAT HELP CANCER: PINK TOURMALINE
One of the biggest challenges for the sign of Cancer is to leave the past behind and detach from people: pink tourmaline pushes to reprocess the past and leave behind events and people who have negatively marked them, helping to manage emotions and avoiding carrying everything inside and risking an emotional breakdown.
THE STONES THAT HELP CANCER: RHODONITE
In case the relationship with the partner does not go as hoped and leads to a breakup, rhodonite will help to forgive and forget, urging to regain the emotions that Cancer projected onto the partner and thus regain emotional stability. Rhodonite also has the ability to heal emotional scars from the past.
THE STONES THAT HELP CANCER: SUNSTONE
Vulnerable and inclined to look to the past, a great challenge for those born under this sign is to let go and forgive lost loves or people who have hurt them. Sunstone will assist in this difficult task of liberation.
THE STONES THAT HELP CANCER: CHRYSOCOLLA
The domestic environment is of fundamental importance for Cancer natives, and chrysocolla will help keep their energies clean so that it remains a safe haven. Infusing security and soothing Cancer's innate hypersensitivity, this stone can alleviate the fatigue of a change of home.
STONES TO USE WITH CAUTION FOR CANCER
Although many healing crystals bring prosperity and love into the lives of Cancer natives, there is one that does not, and therefore should be avoided: blue sapphire. Ruled by Saturn, which is an enemy of the Moon (the dominant planet of Cancer), this magnificent crystal should definitely be avoided as it cannot bring fortunate results to a Cancer.
Some might also suggest avoiding black obsidian, as it could amplify Cancer's intense emotions, although from my experience in some circumstances, it could instead have significant benefits and I would not discourage its use a priori.
Garnet is often associated with passion and energy, which could seem too intense for Cancer's empathy and sensitivity. Similarly, red jasper, linked to strength and courage, could be too aggressive for Cancer, known for its kindness. However, it should be said that red jasper in many cases can instead support and sustain the souls born under this sign during periods of stress, giving tranquility, grounding, and integrity, and reminding the importance of supporting each other and therefore can be a valid lucky charm for natives of the sign.
Selenite is a symbol of clarity and rationality, which could seem too distant from Cancer's emotional nature, and for this reason, this crystal should be used with caution, although it is associated with the Moon, the dominant planet of the sign.
Finally, caution should also be used with rose quartz; this crystal is linked to love and compassion, but it could seem too open and make Cancer too vulnerable, who often needs to protect their emotions.
It is important to remember that these associations are based on esoteric beliefs (and also experience) but do not have a scientific basis. The choice of stones should always be personal and guided by individual preferences and intuition. The list above is purely indicative and general: if you feel very attracted to one of these stones, it is probably because it can help you anyway.
CANCER RISING SIGN - ASCENDANT
The most important planet of all is the one that rules the ascendant and exerts its powerful energy on us; therefore, the characteristics of a zodiac sign are strongly influenced by the ascendant, which determines how we perceive external information and constitutes the mask we show to the world, that is, our projection outward and above all the way we relate to others. The energy of the planets influences our daily lives and attitudes, but not our actions: with the energy we receive from the planets that govern us, it is always up to us to decide what to do! Although the mask of hardness and invulnerability with which Cancer covers itself for defense and protection is difficult to penetrate, the Moon gives those born with a Cancer rising the gift of nurturing, nourishing, and caring for the home, along with great sensitivity and compassion. The hard shell of the crab provides protection, but inside it, we find a predisposition to a maternal and comforting attitude (both in men and women). This ability to make people feel good and take care of their health is supported by the kindness of moonstone. They feel emotions very intensely, perceiving others' feelings as if they were their own: moonstone can comfort and protect the solar plexus, where emotions reside, and at the same time allow showing one's heart without it taking command, breaking through that hard facade that often covers every vulnerability. Cancer rising often leads not to be direct and to face the world "sideways." This tendency can also prevail over a more direct Sun sign and therefore hide from others the true goal that Cancer rising sets for itself, but in any case, sooner or later its strength and determination will emerge clearly. Cancer rising is indeed ambitious and does not accept compromises, acts quickly and with intention: moonstone can help to be more direct in approaching life.