Cancer

Traits – Cancer Ascendant

Strengths: Tenacious, highly imaginative, loyal, emotional, sympathetic, persuasive

Weaknesses: Moody, pessimistic, suspicious, manipulative, insecure

Cancer likes: Art, home-based hobbies, relaxing near or in water, helping loved ones, a good meal with friends

Cancer dislikes: Strangers, any criticism of Mom, revealing of personal life.

People born in Cancer Ascendant are some of the most gentle, compassionate, loving, caring and nurturing people on earth. They make the best parents, thanks to their protective instincts. There is an air of familiarity about them. They don’t seek attention, rather they come in a quite unassuming way and blend in the environment. Since they are so emotional and sensitive to what is happening around them, they tend to get affected more than average. Cancer is a water sign under the strong influence of Moon, so Cancer natives tend to be crabby in nature. Mood swings are common with these individuals. They end to touch extremes such as laughter and despair. This is because Moon changes its position quickly and it is the ruling planet of Cancer.


Like a crab, they tend to protect themselves from the unknown. A crab has a hard shell to cover its vulnerable body. When there is danger or confrontation involved in an undertaking, people born in Cancer Ascendant tend to retreat to their shell. They are also quite introvert in nature. They are very sweet, polite and approachable. They tend to withdraw when in uncomfortable environment. They are exceptionally loyal and caring towards their loved ones.

Cancer rising are financial & emotional security seekers 


Cancer people also seek stability in their life. Having a place to call home and a shoulder to cry gives them a sense of emotional security and fulfillment. They need stability and structure in their relationships too. They tend to reflect their best self, when with a partner who provides financial and emotional security. They need a dependable partner and if they do get such a person, they do not mind taking a backseat in their domestic life. They tend to make sacrifices and compromises for their loved ones. Sometimes, they become too vulnerable in relationships and tend to cry a lot. They are even ready to sacrifice their personal freedom to some extent in order to keep their relationships up and running. This is because they are very sensitive to the needs of others. Moreover, in fulfilling them, they sometimes ignore their own dreams and desires.

People born in Cancer Ascendant seek a peaceful environment. They are very cautious when it comes to matter concerning their marriage. Their sense of intuition is also exceptional. Their sixth sense is so strong that they immediately decipher if anything goes wrong in their environment. They often easily find out what is going on in others’ mind.

Ascendant Sign