The crab symbolizes this sign. Just as the crab carries its own shell on its back, so too, does the typical cancer sign. The typical cancer is all about family and is very dedicated and loyal to friends and family. Often, if they can avoid a fight, or achieve a goal, then moving in alternative directions to arrive at the destination is typical. They tend to grasp and hold tightly to things that make them happy. The key characteristic of this sign is that they like to be needed. They need to know that they matter to someone and that they are secure in that love. This sign can be brave, courageous and protective, bus also shy, reserved, brooding, and moody if their needs are not being met

Cancer is a water sign which means that they have a deep, mysterious side to them that can also be gentle and nurturing.

Strengths

tenacious, highly imaginative, loyal, emotional, sympathetic, persuasive

Weaknesses

moody, pessimistic, suspicious, manipulative, insecure

Colour

silver - bright white and silver connect Cancer with its intuition