Your little Cancer is a very sensitive child who may sometimes hide behind what appears to be a tough shell, in order to conceal hurt feelings or insecurity. Never doubt that deep within this child’s soul strong emotions reside.
He needs plenty of tender hugs and “one-on-one” time with a caring parental figure (especially the mother). Reliability is extremely important to him—knowing that someone will care for and feed him when he’s hungry.
Yet your little Cancer also cares for you! He intuitively picks up on your feelings, as well as the emotions of others around him. If you’re upset, for example, even if you don’t show it outwardly, your child will sense it and may think you’re angry with him. Make sure to reassure him that your emotions may have nothing to do with him. He needs certainty and clarity about what’s happening. Sullenness, irritability, withdrawal, or misbehavior are most often signs of insecurity and/or a misinterpretation of feelings he has sensed in others.
Home, family, and traditions are very important to Cancer. He will love all family celebrations, gatherings of relatives, hosting guests, and will remember them forever.
Your little Cancer needs a secure personal space in the home that belongs to him. There, he will likely collect and keep more belongings than you might prefer, but preserving things is part of Cancer’s quest for security. He will also be very careful with money—this is the most frugal of all the zodiac signs.
This child needs ample praise, reassurance, and a calm, dependable environment. In return, you’ll be rewarded with a deeply affectionate, tender, and devoted child who will maintain a close bond with you throughout your life.
