CANCER
Cancer Basics
ASTROLOGICAL DATES:
June 20 through July 22
ELEMENT: WATER (I FEEL)
Emotional, Emphatic, Intuitive, Reserved
MODALITY: CARDINAL
Active
POLARITY: FEMINIE
Driven, Active, Extroverted, Logical
PLANETARY RULER
Moon
SABBATH:
Summer Solstice (Litha, Midsommer)
CANCER GODDESS ARCHETYPE:
The Mother
COLOR:
White or pearl
ESSENTIAL OILS:
Basil, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Vetiver, Lavender, Neroli, Spearmint, Peppermint
PARTS OF BODY:
Hands, Arms, Nervous System
Cancer in a Nutshell
When I think about Gemini, the first thing that comes to mind is “Oh, my sweet summer child”. Although the Gemini Season falls just right before the start of the summer, Zodiacal Twins seem to possess the most vibrant, playful, and curious energy that reminds me of a fresh and fickle summer breeze.
Gemini Women are called “the forever girls” - they’re known for keeping their curious, open-minded, joyful (and sometimes restless ;)) approach to life regardless of their age. These witty, quicksilver social butterflies are charming and flirty, making them the most sought-after addition to any gathering as they know how to keep an exciting and intriguing conversation going.
The element of air gives them a natural tendency to approach life with “the mental mode” on and they possess a huge intellectual capacity to absorb and process enormous amounts of information. The mutual aspect of their personality means that they are innately prone to initiate and embrace changes, which in many cases is an expression of their infinite curiosity about the world and people.
TEA FOR WELLBEING:
Nettle Tea, Lavender Tea
If I were to describe the Gemini energy in a social and seasonal context, I would say that it manifests as those sweet, warm, we-are-just-about-to enter-summer evenings, where people traditionally gathered in front of neighbors’ houses for an evening tea (or something stronger), to talk and exchange information.
Imagine that these are the times pre-Internet and TV, so the only form of entertainment and a way of getting information is other people…