The Basics
Cancer has its negative points, too, as do all the signs. This overriding need for emotional security is so great they do their best to provide it for others, and often their children will bear the brunt of this overprotective attitude. Problems come when the children want to fly the nest because Cancerians take it harder than most to adjust to no longer being needed. Also, because of their sensitive emotional nature, they often take umbrage at slights no one else would notice. This can make others feel they are having to walk on eggshells in an effort to avoid hurting Cancer, whom they may perceive as overly emotional, overly protective, and too needy. To remember how Cancer acts, just recollect that they are a cardinal water sign and their symbol is the crab.
Leo
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Motivation and Element: Fixed fire Symbol: The lion Sun Sign Dates: July 23 to August 22 Positive Keywords: Warm, loyal, commanding, confident, generous, able Negative Keywords: Stubborn, opinionated, conceited, needs constant praise Need someone to organise an event? Find a Leo. Being a fire sign, they are full of energy and drive. Not only that, but they are fantastic organisers and planners and know just the right people to approach to get things done. You won’t see them rolling up their own sleeves, but they have a way of effortlessly getting others to do their bidding. Maybe it’s their renowned charm and that glow in their eyes that other people simply cannot resist! They do not boss, they command, and all others can do is obey. These are the people in charge of troops on the front line, the heads of charitable organisations, the ones directing those who fight forest fires, or the person organising everyone when there has been a road accident. In whatever life-and-death situation they are called on to face, Leos calmly and capably sort everything out. They have courage and confidence, and people listen and follow their instructions. What, then, is a word of praise in such circumstances? 16
