Moon Sign Cancer – The Moon in Cancer | Rashi Characteristics, Personality, Description, Nature, Traits | Indian Astrology

Moon Sign Traits
Individuals with the moon in Cancer are extremely emotional people for whom feelings are paramount. These individuals like to be in touch with their feelings and have the knack of deciphering the feelings of others too quite well. Nobody can beat their power of memory, especially in the realm of emotions. They vie for familiarity and security and tend to have a tight grip on their home, their familiar surroundings, their family and friends and even their possessions. They prefer peace and quietude and are terrified of change. Due to the flurry of feelings that they feel, they tend to become moody and unpredictable. They also suffer from mood swings and this makes others clueless about how to deal with such emotional people. However, they have a unique perspective about life and tend to value their relationships. These people are extremely sensitive in nature. They also exhibit great amounts of creativity in them and if they don’t have their own artistic talents, they certainly possess the eye of appreciating the arts minutely. They tend to feel uncomfortable when in an unfamiliar territory or situation, but once they are comfortable with their surroundings, they come in their original element and return in abundance the feelings of tenderness and warmth. 

Positive Qualities
Individuals with the moon in Cancer are most nurturing souls who tend to value their relationships with their near and dear ones. They are extremely emotional individuals who see through the superficiality of feelings of others as they have a quite a solid grip on emotions. They understand feelings very well and consequently are extremely accommodating in nature. They value people and their feelings. Such individuals are devoted a lot to their near and dear ones and are not superficial. These individuals have a unique sense of humour and can be great entertainers on that aspect. They are also very protective about their near and dear ones and are extremely affectionate towards them. The nurturing aspect of their personality is expressed by them by indulging in philanthropy or by being hospitable and compassionate. They are quick in developing the bonds of deep friendship with others and welcoming consider others to be a part of their clan. Individuals with the moon in Cancer can easily fit into the domestic scene and they tend to excel in the art of home decoration, gardening or even cooking. Usually, the are confined to their familiar surroundings and may be uncomfortable with new surroundings or people. However, the moment they adjust themselves to the new situations, they come in their own elements and become very interesting company. Consequently, they are very entertaining and have a calming influence on people due to their skills and seldom lose their cool. Thus, they are also able to balance their instinct with practicality.

Negative Qualities
Individuals with the moon in Cancer are extremely moody as they are very sensitive. These individuals may behave erratically at times. Such individuals may often feel insecure and in order to counter this sense of insecurity, they may resort to hoarding things around them. As they are sometimes overly sensitive, such individuals don’t forget easily if someone has hurt them and tend to carry on that feeling of hurt with them through ages while others may have moved on. Also, they may often feel that nobody can understand them and their feelings and feel that they are been taken for granted, and don’t like to confront others directly on this issue. So they may indirectly leave clues and hints about their unhappiness and in order to grab the attention of others. They may also be manipulative in some instances. Some of them tend to become over possessive about their partner and have a tendency of bottling feelings up and not find an outlet for them. They are also prone to be vulnerable and dependent on others.