Cancer Fun Astrology Facts & Zodiac Shopping Guide

Fun Astrology Facts & Vintage Zodiac Shopping Guide

Cancer June 21 - July 22

Welcome to the monthly feature of Fun Astrology Facts and Vintage Zodiac Shopping Guide.  We will be moving into the House of Cancer the Crab beginning June 21st through July 22nd.  In astrology Cancer is one of the four cardinal signs of the Zodiac which coincide with the seasons. Cancer represents the Summer Solstice, preceded by Aries (Spring Equinox), followed by Libra (Fall Equinox) and Capricorn (Winter Solstice).  Cancer is known as the Northern (Hemisphere's) Gate of the Sun, and the imaginary line which circles the earth showing the sun's path during summer is called the Tropic of Cancer.  The Southern Hemisphere's summer equal is the Tropic of Capricorn.

Although the constellation of Cancer is the dimmest of the zodiacal constellations it is shines bright with a rich Greek mythos.  Greek mythology's tale of the constellation begins with the story of Hercules and the Twelve Labors.  The second Labor, of the seemingly impossible Twelve Labors, Hercules had to perform in order to vindicate himself with the gods for his crimes while under the spell of Hera.

Cancer Constellation

Hercules during this second trial had to kill Hydra, a serpent like sea monster with nine heads.  According to one version, as Hercules was battling the monster and gaining the upper hand Hera sent a crab to agitate Hercules, who kicked the crab to the heavens.  In another version, Hercules crushed the crab and Hera placed the crabs image in the heavens as a reward for killing Hydra.  I prefer the first version, as I hardly believe Hera would be so kind as to reward Hercules for which she had such a vengeance.

But Cancer hasn't always been represented by a crab.  In different cultures it has been represented by a lobster, snapping turtle, tortoise, cray fish, and a water beetle; but always a creature with an exoskeleton and usually as a creature who lives in the water as Cancer is a water sign.

Cancer Zodiac Information:

• Sign:  Crab, Water Sign
• Ruling Planet:  Moon
• Color:  Silver
• Starstone: Pearl, Moonstone
• Lucky Day:  Friday
• Lucky Number(s):  8, 4

Cancer's are supposed to be:

• Sensitive
• Caring
• Private
• Gentile
• Perceptive
• Reserved
• Loving
• Protective
• Picky
• Temperamental
• Like Hobbies
• Romantic
• Committed
• Loyal

Cancer Zodiac Vintage Gift Shopping Guide

Please enjoy our carefully curated Vintage Gift Shopping Guide for the Cancer in your life from the Etsy Vintage Elite Team of shops bringing you the best vintage on Etsy!  All these items are for sale; if you click on the item description  it will open the listing in a new window.

Vintage Cancer Zodiac Mug

Antique Brass Fixture - Hippocamp Mythical Horse Mermaid

Wooden Moon Shelf

Antique Nautical Illustration by Penrhyn Stanlaws

Sailboat Ship Model White 13 inches 3 Masts

Vintage Pill or Trinket Box - Silver & Abalone

Sea Urchin Vintage Carved Button Brooch

Antique Early Mid Victorian Rose Gold Seed Pearl Crescent Moon Ring

Vintage Pink Lavender Beaded Necklace

Vintage Denby Vase Small Snail Shell Beige Teal English Stoneware

Pink Sea Shell Handbag - Vintage - Feminine