Your child is Cancer
Birthday: June 21 – July 21
Knowledge of the basics of child astrology is useful not only for parents of young children but also for parents of older kids. After all, raising a child and providing timely assistance do not end as the child grows up; they simply change. Understanding your child at any age gives you the opportunity to support them in the best way for them, according to their individual needs, and at the same time opens the door to closer and more harmonious relationships with your growing children. The most important thing we can give our children is love, understanding, careful upbringing, and a strong foundation. Your child’s horoscope will provide you with knowledge and understanding of one of the most complex and important professions in the life of every adult — Parenthood.
This is the fourth article in the series Child Astrology. (Please note that this description gives an idea of how a Cancer child expresses their “self,” which affects their self-confidence. For more details, read the introduction to Children and the Zodiac Signs.)
Cancer is the sign of care, attention, family, home, roots, traditions, motherhood, joy from showing care for others, and absolute persistence of nature in its desire to live and continue life.
Adaptability — they adapt well to changes.
Cancerians are perceptive to what is happening around them, yet quite secretive, and their inner world is important to them. From birth, they seem to constantly “monitor” everything around them to react in a timely manner to any changes. They intuitively sense what is “in the air.”
Since a Cancer child is quite sensitive to everything around them, from birth it is advisable for you to pay attention to the surrounding environment, including the adults and children with whom they interact.
Loud noises and sudden movements can frighten them.
If you are emotionally unbalanced, your little Cancer will “pick up” on it and may start crying in tune with your mood. Cancer babies absorb any moods in the air like a sponge.
Picking up on the emotions of those around them can lead to rapid and sudden mood swings, and the “source” of these moods may be someone else, not the child itself. Emotional balance in the adults who are constantly around a Cancer child is important for their well-being. If something is bothering them, Cancer children may “retreat into themselves” or start acting out.
A Cancer who feels secure is usually happy, loving, and trusting of others. An insecure Cancer child may constantly “cling” to someone, demanding attention.
Due to their sensitivity and instant reactions to the slightest changes, Cancerians can easily become subjective (lost); they need to be taught to look at situations and people objectively, not just through the lens of their own feelings.
- Secrecy — they do not always show their feelings.
Encourage your little Cancer to express their feelings. Hug them often, as they love to be hugged. This will help soften their “clingy” behavior and prevent a possible tendency to replace a lack of (in the little Cancer’s understanding) love with something else, such as food.
Cancerians do not always openly demonstrate what they feel or want. Parents may find this difficult, as Cancer children expect their parents to understand without words what they need and want. Cancerians usually intuitively sense people’s feelings, so they assume that others understand a lot without words, or at least that their own parents are as intuitive as they are.
If you catch yourself constantly trying to guess what your child is really thinking when they smile so sweetly, try to establish a kind of clear and understandable communication system with them. Once you allow your child to freely express everything on their mind and tell you what they need and when they need it, you will not only find that your child has become less shy but will actually blossom and become more confident in themselves.
2. Dependence on their inner state, mood, feelings, and the moods of those around them.
As mentioned earlier, Cancerians are quite sensitive to the moods and emotional expressions of the people around them. They can quietly withdraw when faced with indifference or aggression. So, if your Cancer child is upset about a friend from school, listen to them and show understanding toward their feelings instead of saying that it is nonsense and has nothing to do with them.
To feel happy and loved, Cancer children need emotional closeness with those they love, including their parents, as well as a sense of being “on the same wavelength” with the thoughts and feelings of their loved ones.
Due to their sensitivity, they may take harsh remarks or harsh words directed at them more personally than other children.
As a parent, make sure they feel loved and supported at home. This will help them grow confident, rely on their inner strength (and Cancerians are strong and ambitious people), and better cope with an “insensitive” world over time.
3. Changeability
Cancerians rarely hide the truth to the point of secrecy. If they love you, they will tell you; if they disagree with you, they will tell you that too. Sometimes such behavior can be perceived as capriciousness. Yesterday, your child happily sat in your arms, and today, when you try to hug them, they calmly tell you that it is not the time for hugs and that they want to play with their toys. Similarly, you will have to trust your little Cancer when they want to share their feelings with you or when they want to be alone.
If a Cancer child is in the mood, they may tell you who or what upset them at school. But if they are not in the mood to share their feelings, no matter what you say, it is unlikely to prompt them to explain. Cancerians, like little crabs, will simply retreat into their shell until they feel ready to come out. So, respect this aspect of your child’s character and do not force them to talk until they are ready.
4. They need emotional security, safety, and a sense of having their own home and “roots.”
Peace (quiet, calm) and security at home are vital for Cancerians. As they grow up, they often try to have their own special corner or room. They may prefer to stay home alone in silence so that adults do not bother them. They may start to take an interest in family history, culture, and the history of their country.
Some Cancerians love to collect or hoard things. So, you may well find a secret stash of sweets, food, or money in your Cancer child.
Cancer children can become quite irritable and demanding if they feel insecure. Your emotional support is extremely important. They are naturally caring and loving, provided they do not feel a lack of love.
Sometimes it may seem that they are making up experiences and reacting very dramatically to certain events. But for Cancerians, their inner world and experiences are important, so it is advisable for us adults to take this more seriously.
Since home and family are important to a Cancer child, you may find them clinging to you when you need to step away. Some Cancerians may want to stay closer to their mother and home much longer than they should, becoming fussy. Spend as much time as possible with the whole family doing something together; this will make your little Cancer happy and give them a sea of positive emotions.
- Creative
Cancerians are creative and resourceful. They can succeed in anything that strongly interests them.
So, strong traits:
- Creative
- Decisive and enterprising
- Sensitive, adaptable
- Caring and attentive
- Values home and family
- Cautious
A weak trait is dependence on one’s own mood.
Motivation for responsibility comes from emotional response and requests for help.
Materials used: futurescopes.com, betterwaymoms.com, as well as The Great Sacred Astrology Textbook by Mishnev V.A.
