Is there anything good about Cancer rising?

[Leocorpicer]

Hello. My ascendant is Cancer. I think it s a boring and weak rising sign. For example, I've read that Aries rising makes you a fiery and spontaneous leader, Scorpio rising makes you intense and magnetic, Leo rising makes you stand out in the crowd and such. Cancer rising just makes me shy and timid. Shouldn't all rising signs be equal? What are the good sides of Cancer rising?

[Alamits]

One thing to realize about astrology is that every curse is a gift and every gift is a curse. Everyone has aries and scorpio in their charts so all of the energy is there without a doubt. The good qualities of cancer are the ability to nurture and to be of service (depending on the moon placement of course.) Your moon in scorpio (debilitated) brings unsettled emotion and crabbiness (see what I did there ?) to the surface because of the security threat you feel. This is the most unstable point of the moon so it would be best to watch your emotions and feelings closely. When you get within the inner circle of a cancer you can find them to be one of more loyal people you know because cancer needs that close connection.

[Lazy Cat]

I'm with you, man...
I've come to accept and actually like my chart, all things included. But being a Cancer rising can be exhausting...

[Alamits]

Originally Posted by Lazy Cat

I'm with you, man...
I've come to accept and actually like my chart, all things included. But being a Cancer rising can be exhausting...

Given that cancer is the debilitation point of mars(energy, drive) cancer rising natives REALLY need to find efficient use of their energy

[Kannon]

From my thread Ascendant Sign Descriptions ...

Cancer rising [most often] has a rounded or oval shaped face [but this depends on the sign the moon is in and 1st house factors]. The mouth tends to be wide and there is a generally a feeling, sympathetic look to the face.

Their energy is centripetal-consolidating (outside-in), introverted, sensitive, receptive, reticent, cautious or conservative, protective, nurturing. They can be very in tune with the needs of others and public opinion, but can be moody and changeable in their own sensitivity (unless enough earth/stabilizing factors intervene). Their approach is subconscious and intuitive. The voice is generally modest in volume and their speech reticent. This sign is often indicated over Leo on the Ascendant by the distinct tendency to mull over words before responding or bumbling them (so as not to offend), or allowing subconscious slips.

The skin is usually soft and the eyes will reflect this softness rather than a sharpness or intensity. The shoulders are often rounded, some becoming hunch-shouldered with time. They can look cherubic or innocent, even childlike. These people are generally introverted, looking for a place of respect. They avoid confrontations normally and tend to exert influence more behind the scenes, taking control tacitly with the support of others. Whether they maintain close bonds with the family of their birth or not, closeness and support are still important and family has a great influence on how they relate to the world. Don't expect strength of logic behind their actions. Empathy and unity are more likely.

The Cancer rising mode of expression is what you make of it. Don't think sensitivity equals weakness. Many great people have transmuted sensitivity into power.

If you find it exhausting to be this way, then look for how you can stabilize yourself internally. Set your Intention on this so that you can liberate the good things within you and negate much or most of the fluctuations and exhaustion. This may mean practical measures from a health-based approach of finding what keeps your nerve/glandular/hormonal balance more even... or it may be more psychic in its basis, say doing visualizations or using the power of imagination to become more confident or to screen out unwanted influences. It can be done and has been done by many.

[Lazy Cat]

I would like to say, I don't think sensitivity equal weakness. On the contrary. But I do feel physically weak most of the time. Also, my Moon in the 6th house AND a total lack of Earth, doesn't really help, does it?

But this topic isn't about me. Sorry Leocorpicer! Basically, I just came here to agree with you. You're not alone! =P

[Judy_AzVirgo]

Originally Posted by Kannon

The Cancer rising mode of expression is what you make of it. Don't think sensitivity equals weakness. Many great people have transmuted sensitivity into power.

Well said. Agree 100%.

[byjove]

Any other thoughts on this?

[lazarusx]

My brother has a similar configuration as you, hes a Leo Sun with a Cancer Rising. You wouldn't beable to guess he was a Leo Sun because he comes across as very shy,timid and reserved.. but his Leo Sun does shine through in his words and activities, you can hear and see how self-assured he is in what he's pursuing.

Cancer is my Sun Sign, its bothered me for as long as i've been interested in astrology because in my experience it has to be one of the weakest signs.. i know people will disagree with me but that's been my experience.

That said it's progressed in Leo and i've noticed a substantial shift in my attitude, plus my ascendant and stellium in Gemini overpowers my Sun.

I guess if i were to list strengths it would be sympathetic and loyal.

[RosieOne]

Leo Sun , Scorpio Moon is your personality and Cancer is the genre of life movie you are here to create. Obviously the Cancer Rising tribe are ruled by their Moons, which is to say your life movie does indeed involve tracking, psychicly (particularly with a Scorpio Moon) cultural, mass consciousness, ups and downs. Try a moonth of knowing what sign in the zodiac the Moon is presently dwelling in. You will soon know so much that you can take to the bank. Cancer is a prosperous, milk and honey, sign.

It is actually a great honor to be part of the Cancer Rising Tribe, Knights of Goddess Gaia, here to stand for the rights of Earth, and the oppressed. The Cancer Rising club serve the children 7 generations from now.

If your personality, your Sun and Moon, is at odds with the style of life movie you need to be creating, then you can resist your Rising. This is super common. But really, being a Leo Star in a Cancer sort of movie is very cool.

But with Scorpio Moon, you are psychic, so you need to shield. Put salt in your bath to get other-people's-stuff (OPS) out of your aura. Never wear the same clothes two days in a row, wash you hair and bedding often, carry a dark stone on you to shield you from OPS. GOOGLE "psychic shielding".

OK today the Moon is in Taurus, for everyone. The Moon is hitting your scope in a specific house and aspecting your planets as well BUT for one moonth, just track the Moon through the signs. Just watch and take notes.

Again, Cancer Rsing Tribe are Knights of the Great Goddess, and they get shown stuff, which among other things they can take straight to the bank. If you track the Moon through the signs each month, you will KNOW, psychically, what is going to happen and use it for your good and the good of all beings.

[byjove]

I notice that the OP has Leo Sun in the 1st house with Cancer rising...this is quite a warming to a Cancer rising and will change the basic nature of this ascendant, physical appearance and personality.

When I read about Cancer rising from a modern perspective, I keep reading how homely these people are and that domestic matters take on primary importance. More traditional interpretations seem to highlight the cardinal nature of Cancer; the initators of the Water Tribe and how personal ambitions are very important and make these natives cunning in business for example. I suspect this is related to Aries being the 10th sign from the ascendant and Capricorn ruling the 7th. That's a huge disparity in my mind.

I certainly think resting at home is important but I hate domesticity and I've always been curious, adventurous and ambitious. That pretty much wipes out most modern interpretations of this sign for me - but older astrology at least seems to recognise that there is more than the house and home for these natives.

[!4C]

Originally Posted by byjove

I certainly think resting at home is important but I hate domesticity and I've always been curious, adventurous and ambitious. That pretty much wipes out most modern interpretations of this sign for me - but older astrology at least seems to recognise that there is more than the house and home for these natives.

Cancer AC puts sagittarius on the 6th cusp, which makes adventure seeking an everyday routine. I know, I live it. I go crazy when I have long stretches of brainless documentation work. I start having negative thoughts and looking for distractions (please, somebody call me with a problem!!!).

I think cancer AC creates someone who APPEARS (by default) to be caring. However, look to the moon for the real story. I have moon in 12th and I spend a lot of time working alone or behind the scenes. I've spent a lot of time working in secret classified labs. Of course mars, the MC ruler, is also in the 12th.

[byjove]

Originally Posted by !4C

Cancer AC puts sagittarius on the 6th cusp, which makes adventure seeking an everyday routine. I know, I live it. I go crazy when I have long stretches of brainless documentation work. I start having negative thoughts and looking for distractions (please, somebody call me with a problem!!!).

I think cancer AC creates someone who APPEARS (by default) to be caring. However, look to the moon for the real story. I have moon in 12th and I spend a lot of time working alone or behind the scenes. I've spent a lot of time working in secret classified labs. Of course mars, the MC ruler, is also in the 12th.

Well that explains it...I hadn't concluded why I was the untidiest Virgo Moon I knew...with Sagg on the 6th... (and Uranus there) of course!

You have Cancer rising too? Is your Moon in Gemini?

Secret classified labs? I only watched The Bourne Legacy last night...that wasn't you, was it?

[!4C]

Originally Posted by byjove

I hadn't concluded why I was the untidiest Virgo Moon I knew

That is interesting. Depending on the condition of the moon, there is potential for some degree of OCD or nervousness. I guess spacial organization is not one of your concerns.

Originally Posted by byjove

You have Cancer rising too? Is your Moon in Gemini?

No, I have cancer moon. My chart link is in the sig.

Originally Posted by byjove

Secret classified labs? I only watched The Bourne Legacy last night...that wasn't you, was it?

I already said too much and can't discus it any further.

[byjove]

By the way, does anyone know what the idea of Cancer rising 'having two shells' means? I don't understand, two shells why?

[fullmoonlibra]

You stand out the crowd too. You have Leo Sun is in first house, conjunct AC

Nice!

I have the opposite probiem..
I have Leo AC, so I stand out the crowd most of the time, but the more people know me, the more they meet my Venusian nature (Sun and Venus Taurus, Moon Libra); rather adapting than leading..

[StillOne]

Originally Posted by !4C

Cancer AC puts sagittarius on the 6th cusp, which makes adventure seeking an everyday routine. I know, I live it. I go crazy when I have long stretches of brainless documentation work. I start having negative thoughts and looking for distractions (please, somebody call me with a problem!!!).

I think cancer AC creates someone who APPEARS (by default) to be caring. However, look to the moon for the real story. I have moon in 12th and I spend a lot of time working alone or behind the scenes. I've spent a lot of time working in secret classified labs. Of course mars, the MC ruler, is also in the 12th.

Wow, that's all so interesting! Thanks for sharing that info. Def makes sense! I work in a very fast paced environment where things can happen instantly and quick decision making is crucial. I'm not in love with my job but I must say it's very stimulating and usually not boring for long. My natural skills lend to my success in this arena.

!4C, I also have Moon in the 12th Gemini and Cancer Asc. I'm a Libra Sun... well sorta cause I have Uranus conjunct making me more of a honorary Aquarius. Lol, I'm all over the court!

[lazarusx]

Originally Posted by byjove

I certainly think resting at home is important but I hate domesticity and I've always been curious, adventurous and ambitious. That pretty much wipes out most modern interpretations of this sign for me - but older astrology at least seems to recognise that there is more than the house and home for these natives.

This has been my issue also; I dont have a cancer rising but it is my sun sign. And i cannot relate too modern descriptions at all.. i cant stand been at home; i have traveled extensively, the last time i traveled i was on the road for 8 months.. i love adventure, anything extreme and i thrive in busy environments.

I suppose it just plays a very subtle role in my life.