Cancer Correspondences


Cancer illustration by Johannes Regiomontanus, 1512

Ruler: Moon

June 21 — July 22

Colors: Silver, White

Metal: Silver

cancer correspondences
  • In the body, Cancer corresponds to the breasts and wall of the chest which explains why it also corresponds with milk. It also corresponds with wombs, uteruses, reproductive organs in general, as well as the pancreas. It is associated with motherhood and cradles. Physical ailments corresponding with Cancer include coughs, indigestion, and heartburn. 

  • From ocean tides to toilets, Cancer as a Cardinal Water sign corresponds to bodies of fresh and running water of all kinds including lakes, streams, seas, marshes, ponds, reservoirs, canals, fountains, fire hydrants, water pipes, sinks and wells. Cancer rules liquids in general and water-based activities such as as bathing, sailing, and washing.

  • The home is the domain of Cancer and it rules houses, apartments, trailers, short-term homes like hotels and “homes” for storing food and drink in pantries and cellars. Cancer corresponds with gardens, markets, restaurants, bars, cooking, and nutrition.

Il Cancro card from Minchiate card deck by A. Baragioli, Florence, c. 1860-1890

  • Cancer corresponds to bartenders, caregivers, fishers, gardeners, homemakers, hoteliers, nurses, politicians, real estate agents, and shopkeepers. 

  • Precious items corresponding to cancer are selenite, black onyx, and pearls.

  • Cancer corresponds with food in general but especially pumpkin, squash, and cucumber.

Sole Luna by Ottavio Beltrano, 1732

  • Flora relating to Cancer include white roses, white poppies, white lilies, and water lilies. Fauna associated with Cancer include crabs, crayfish, shrimp, shellfish, and sheep.

  • Geographical locations it corresponds with include Holland, Scotland, Tunisia, New Zealand, and most of Africa.  

  • Cancer corresponds with cities—especially New York City, Istanbul, Venice, Milan, and Amsterdam.

Guido Bonatti, De Astronomia Libri X (Basel, Nicolaus Pruknerus, 1550)

cancer correspondences

“Artemis as Goddess of the Moon” wood engraving from A Smaller Classical Mythology: With Translations from the Ancient Poets, and Questions Upon the Work by William Smith c. 1882

 
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