Cancer
Astrological sign of Cancer
The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version of
birthstones in addition to the twelve months according
to the Gregorian calendar.
Dates: June
21 - July 22
First Sign of the
Zodiac: The sign of the Crab
Birthstone of Cancer: Ruby
Alternate Birthstones
of Cancer: Emerald,
Ruby Sardonyx, Pearl and Moonstone
Ruling Planet of Cancer: Mercury
Ruling Element of
Cancer: Water
Birthstone and Zodiac
Signs
The signs of the Zodiac, including Cancer, are
used to cast horoscopes from astrological calculations
which are used as a guide to personality, relationships
and business affairs. The Zodiac sign of Cancer
represents the placement in the sky where the sun was
during the time of birth and, in the case of Cancer,
influences people who were born between the dates of
June 21 - July 22. The Zodiac sign of Cancer is ruled by
Mercury, one of the planets in the Solar system. The
planet Mercury rules over the gemstone, or birthstone
Ruby. The Ruby has its own unique properties relating to
color, crystalline structure, character and abilities.
The Ruby gemstone, or birthstone assigned to Cancer is
believed to influence both positive and negative
personality traits and characteristics of those born
under the astrological sign of Cancer.
Cancer Characteristics
& Personality
Cancer (the sign of the Crab) is the fourth sign
of the Zodiac, influencing people born between June 21 -
July 22. The Water signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
are associated with growth processes, identification and
emotion. Combined with other elements, water feels that
fire will make it boil, air will evaporate it, but earth
will shape and channel it. Those born under the sign of
Cancer possess positive characteristics and personality
traits and are often described as:
-
Imaginative
-
Sympathetic
-
Placid
-
Intuitive
-
Home Lover
Negative traits - apt
in some circumstances to be:
Changeable
Hypersensitive
Depressive
Moody
Prone to wishful thinking
The Cancer Birthstone
- the Ruby
The birthstone for Cancer is the Ruby. The Zodiac
sign of Cancer also responds to Emerald, Sardonyx, Ruby,
Pearl and Moonstone. The tradition of giving gifts of
jewelry containing these stones dates back thousands of
years. The gemstone, or birthstone Ruby is believed to
conduct the energies of the planet Mercury with which it
is sympathetic and that wearing jewelry containing the
gemstone will focus the energies of the planet and sign
through the gem.
Properties of the
Ruby -
the Cancer Birthstone
The properties with which the Ruby, the
birthstone of the Zodiac sign of Cancer, is associated
are as follows:
- Devotion, integrity,
courage and happiness
- Vitality, confidence and strength
- Used to enhance energy, generosity and to bring
success
Healing Properties of
the
Ruby
The healing properties of the Cancer
birthstone are reputed to be effective for health
problems relating to:
- Blood and infection
- Increasing positive thought patterns
Gemstone
Ruby Myths & Legends about
Ruby
July Birthstone:
Ruby
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