1st House in Cancer
A. N. Ryzhov. House Cusps in Signs
Miniature (“home”) stature. Body is plump. Average build. Upper body is more developed. Small hands. Round, puffy face. Pale skin. Small, round forehead. Blunt nose. Hair is light or chestnut, thin and obedient. No tendency toward baldness. Eyes are light and sad, round and slightly bulging. Drooping corners of the lips, pressed into a slit like a mailbox slot. – India. 1/3 – Phrygia, 2/2 – Tibet (Mongolia, Buryatia, Lamaism), 3/3 – cult of water and sky, Syria and Asia Minor peoples.
Avesalom Podvodny. Houses in the Signs of the Zodiac
A startled frog dives into the safe depths of its native swamp. This is a difficult situation for our time: the ability to speak is valued more than the ability to listen. The person is highly vulnerable in terms of self-esteem, often feels insecure and acts with difficulty, struggling to express their inner feelings, though karmically, this is exactly what they need to learn. This placement gives depth to the personality and great emotionality, which is hard for others to believe, as they mostly see a closed expression and silent attention. It is difficult to understand whether the person agrees with you, approves or condemns them, or what they even think. Most often, they think nothing at all, since the inner thought struggles to reach consciousness and take verbal form, especially if there is no strong Mercury. Characteristic traits include deep emotional perception of the external and internal worlds and, accordingly, strong defenses against both, leading to self-deception and distortion of self-expression. To deal with enemies, one must learn Capricorn’s dryness, practicality, purposefulness, and constructive work—not least on oneself—to eliminate distortions in emotional perception and expression, making the former more substantive and the latter more precise and sincere. It should be remembered that the degree of the enemies’ ruthlessness is determined by the level of one’s own egoism.
Houses in the Signs. Aleksandr Kostovich
Gives sharp, pronounced character traits. Characterized by a desire to occupy key positions. Takes on any task actively. Cautious in choosing new ventures. Always strives to be foresighted. Suggestible, adaptable, secretive, sensitive, and easily influenced from the outside. Vulnerable and receptive to the surrounding world. The world is perceived through feeling and experience. More inclined to listen than to speak. Opponents are hidden, persistent, and purposeful. From them, one can and should learn practicality, some emotional detachment, and constructive work. It is necessary to learn to express inner feelings, eliminate distortions in emotional perception of the world, and work through one’s egoism.
Indubala. Eastern Signs. (Indian Tradition)
{The Ascendant, or 1st house, is the sector of space (sign) located directly above the eastern horizon at the moment of birth. The Ascendant provides much information about a person’s appearance and behavioral traits. In many respects, the Ascendant exerts more influence than the signs in which the Sun or Moon are located at birth. Knowing the Ascendant gives a great deal of preliminary information about the character of the entire horoscope and the general makeup of the person’s character. Cancer is a sign associated with the water element and indicates an emotional nature. It is symbolized by the crab; such people often tend to complain and express dissatisfaction. This sign is feminine in nature, so those born under it are sensitive, often worry over trifles, but care deeply for others. This sign is usually associated with attachment to family life and possessions. Other traits of “Cancer” people include psychic receptivity, cleverness, agility, frugality or stinginess, curiosity, and compassion for the needy. These people are expressive and are often seen on stage or in professions that allow contact with the public. They surround themselves with many relatives. Proud, virtuous, talkative, and interested in astrology, they own property and prefer to live near water. They prefer to have few children or none at all. They are strongly influenced by their married partners. They have many friends. They have a romantic, shy, grateful nature with a rich imagination. Their appearance includes short stature, a thick neck, and a stocky build. They are honest and sincere people but can sometimes be overly emotional. In family life, they often experience disappointment. They prefer to learn about something thoroughly before judging it. They enjoy traveling abroad and may know several languages. They are happiest when they have everything necessary for life and can follow the inclinations of their heart or intuition. Their nature is wandering, and they are inconsistent in their pursuits.}
Pavel Globa. Houses in the Signs
CANCER – closedness and withdrawal from the outside world. Rapid mood swings, instability and fluctuations, lack of a clear behavioral line. Many inner experiences, feelings of insecurity. Yet a desperate desire to make a favorable impression.
Frances Sakoian. Ascendant in the Signs of the Zodiac
Receptivity to the surrounding world—emotional dependence. Indecisiveness but passion in feelings expressed in a dramatic manner, with romanticism. Will supports emotions. Strong attachment to family and family matters. Sensitivity, readiness to help, diligence, compassion, self-sacrifice, and a sense of family. A full family life, simple (mostly modest) living conditions. You give the impression of a soft and calm person; in relationships with others, you are very cautious and only open up to someone after getting to know them well and being sure you are not threatened. You strongly need emotional protection and are deeply attached to the past: heritage, roots, family, loved ones and friends, familiar places, etc. Radical changes or letting go of what is known and safe can be very painful and difficult for you. You tend to “cling” to people, memories, and everything personal and sentimental. It is very important for you to have your own home, a “quiet harbor.” Your approach to life is emotional and subjective; you are sensitive to the emotional atmosphere, unspoken moods, and the subtlest feelings within you and around you. Instinctive and irrational, you often cannot provide a clear, simple explanation for your actions. Something simply feels right or wrong. Your thoughts and opinions are colored by emotions and personal preferences. You view life from a very personal perspective and often cannot separate your mind from your personal inclinations or superstitions. You tend to prioritize how something will affect you and those close to you rather than the principle behind it or the broader social impact. For example, you may be very patriotic and believe that whatever “your country” does is correct, without knowing anything about politics or the opinions of other nations. In simple terms, “what is good for me and my loved ones is good,” and vice versa. You are extremely loyal to those you care for, going to great lengths to support and nurture them, and you have a very strong maternal instinct (regardless of your gender). You are attentive to others, intuitively understanding their feelings and needs. Compassionate and sympathetic, you keenly feel others’ pain and are often the one people turn to when they need comfort, support, or help. Your mood often wavers and changes. Sometimes you are open, other times emotionally distant. You communicate without words and value people who can understand the slightest hint without needing exhaustive explanations. You never forget either kindness or harm.
Harrison Omar. Medical Astrology. Eastern Sign
Ascendant in Cancer: lips pressed into a narrow slit. When viewed from the side, the face appears wide and round, like the Moon.
