That said, with their usual gentle and caring spirit, Cancerians are generally the
ones to whom others turn to for a sympathetic ear and a shoulder to cry on (plus
a home-made bowl of chicken soup thrown in!).
They make better friends than marriage partners but despite their profound ability
to support and nurture their pals, they do not find it easy to make friends. This
may be because they place such a high value on their friendships and don’t bother
forming casual acquaintances. Cancers are often shy and slowly allow a friendship
to evolve rather than network furiously and make new connections. They can
also be perceived as being introverted when it is just a case of them "going into
their shell" but they still manage to constantly spy on everyone they know!
Cancer is charitable in spirit but will hold off offering financial support until they
are sure that it is money well spent and there is no other alternative. They are not
tightfisted, just cautious.
Whilst many Cancerians can reach great heights especially in business (Branson,
Dupont, Rockerfeller, Hearst to name but a few) they continue to remain
emotionally bound to their domestic realm.
They do love money for money’s sake and parade their accomplishments in a
tangible way possessing all the accoutrements of success.
They are quick learners and can grasp new concepts very quickly and most have
excellent memories (especially for all those moments in childhood). For personal
fulfillment they should gravitate towards careers that help and care for others in
some way although laziness often steers them into less proactive careers such as
playing the stock market. They are also good cooks and love to nurture so
hospitality is another area that would suit them.
Cancer’s are vain and thrive on recognition and a prominent position in society.
They are especially fond of seeing themselves in the media and thrive on
appreciation and positive feedback.
They seek out approval from their peers and loved ones and are prone to jealousy
if overlooked or ignored in favor of someone else. Cancerians are very intuitive
and can detect the slightest mood shift so don’t try to pull the wool over their
eyes