They are very empathetic when dealing with other people and can easily walk in their shoes. They are impressed quickly. Everything affects them and touches them personally. They can process these sensations with their creative streak and create something new. But since Cancer Ascendants are unable to defend themselves against all kinds of influences, they are also easily vulnerable . They react with withdrawal and flight, quickly question themselves, and tend to doubt and ponder.
To understand the Cancer Ascendant one needs to look at Cancer's ruler - the Earth's satellite - the Moon. The Moon rules Cancer , and just like all the different phases of the moon, so does the Cancer Ascendandt's mood change on a constant basis. They are also heavily influenced by the moon - especially when there is a full moon, as well as eclipses. They resonate to the number 2 - the number associated with the Moon. Women with this Ascendant's monthly cycle will often be in sync with the full moon, and their breasts will become very tender around this time.
In Greek mythology, the moon was known as Artemis - goddess of the moon, the hunt and chastity. That is why Cancer Ascendants are associated with nature and childbirth. Cancer is a very emotional feminine, Water sign that is of the Cardinal Modality .
Cancer Ascendant Motto and Looks
The Cancer ASC's motto is definitely "I feel ," and boy do they feel. It is of high importance that they don't hang around negative and toxic people, as they can really depress them and bring them down. They often have round faces like the moon with big, wet and dreamy eyes. The females almost always have quite large breasts, and the males often have large chests. They can be very voluptuous and put on weight easily - especially since they love food and cooking so much.
Cancer Ascendant Qualities - The Good
Cancer Ascendants have a strong sense of nostalgia. They are often very psychic . They are extremely in tune with nature and can "feel" people's energy very easily. They are natural healers, and can even read people's, and sometimes animals' and plants', thoughts and feelings.
Cancer Ascendant Qualities - The Bad
If Cancer Rising born people feel under pressure, they can quickly lose their composure and react very strongly emotionally . Sometimes Cancer Ascendants are therefore considered moody, and can become depressed easily. Sometimes they also suffer from fear of the future, and they can be extremely gullible, as they are often so innocent. The more life experiences people with Cancer Ascendant have, the better they learn not to let all adversities of life come so close to them emotionally, and to feel into everything and everyone.
Cancer Descendant - Capricorn
Their Descendant is Capricorn. Since Cancer Ascendants can be so soft, they often attract people with a lot of authority, as well as people who guide and discipline them. Having Capricorn rule their 7th house of relationships, there is often a struggle for power with other people. They get along well with older and more mature people. Capricorn Descendant is there to help stabilize their relationship with the outside world . It also makes Cancer Ascendant people very loyal in relationships.
Cancer Ascendant Positive Traits
They are maternal, versatile, affectionate, cuddly, kind, familiar, romantic, humorous, tolerant, tender, graceful, sensitive, emotional, close to nature, and creative .
Cancer Ascendant Negative Traits
They are usually unsteady, moody, romantic, sensitive, moody, grumpy, depressed, easily hurt, and melancholic. They need to be very careful around ingesting illegal substances, alcohol, caffeine, stimulants and too much sugar, as these can drive them to psychosis .
