The Cancer Man
The Cancer male can be a moody individual, but is rarely mean-spirited. An exceedingly romantic soul, he is not always confident of his own attractiveness. He possesses a keen understanding of women and likes children. He is kind-hearted but not soft and is truly a one-partner individual. When this man's feelings are hurt, he can sulk privately for days, but is best left alone when low since too much sympathy causes him to brood. The male governed by Cancer is far too deep to sum-up on first acquaintance, although his sense of humor is sure to impress as will his outlook on the world. Still, this is a man who can adopt an air of geniality in order to hide his own sense of inadequacy and insecurity. It takes a long time to get to know the Cancer male. He tends to be subjective in emotional matters and unable to see anything from an objective point of view when he is upset. Yet, he is generous with his affection and desires the same in return, feeling bitterly deprived if such is not forthcoming. This male can be a gallant and amusing sweetheart and/or escort...if he so wishes...but is difficult to pin down. He is prone to avoid a serious relationship for as long as possible and then enter into one with an abundance of trepidation. If he believes he has found the right partner, then he will settle blissfully into a long-term relationship. If he suspects he has chosen incorrectly, then he can be virtually impossible to live with.
The man governed by Cancer has the reputation of being easy-going but can be dominant and possessive when it comes to a life partner. Essentially, the character of the Cancer male falls into two categories...one who is dominating and one who adores the home life. Regardless, both species are probably fussy, critical and fault-finding. The recessive man ruled by this Sign can be exceedingly lazy and self-indulgent by nature. Nevertheless, there is a deep and traditional love here for the home and family. The Cancer male has every intention of being a devoted soul with his whole mind focused on family, but his disposition is such that these feelings become translated into exacting demands for service and constant interference in the home and routine. At times, it appears that little can satisfy this man and he perpetually complains about something. Indeed, on occasion, this overwhelmingly interfering trait can prove to be a burden for the entire family. Nevertheless, this is a faithful and sensual individual who seeks constant erotic stimulation. Being rather timid by nature with an abhorrence for danger, the senses of the Cancer man might lead him astray but he is far from willing to be involved in complications that require a degree of effort to sustain.