What's with all these weak stereotypes about the sign Cancer these days?
Look back in the literature, or consult somebody who actually knows what they're talking about. Cancer is NOT the sign to show weakness or be a needy crybaby. Not even close. For some reason, pop culture has made them into these weak little people who will tear up over any little thing right in front of you. If you're deeper into astrology, you will know that this is NOT the case.
Cancers have often been portrayed as the most emotional sign of the Zodiac, which is quite possible, I suppose. However, they always hid their emotions. Cancers were known to act tough and be diligent in hiding their feelings. They're often the type that will do all they can, including acting mean on the surface to avoid showing their feelings. They're a lot like Scorpios, except perhaps not as dark or mysterious, and more straight-forward in toughness, but all with good intent. I suppose that they sounded too close to Scorpio for some, but without the dark image... Which led to the whiny, pathetic stereotype. They took the emotional part and ran with it, and forgot all about the part that a CRAB HAS A SHELL. Which makes Cancer one of the toughest on the surface. It's just ridiculous that people think of this sign as one that is as sensitive as Pisces on the surface, only more emotional. This sign is tough because it knows it can't afford not to be dominant from the get-go. If anything, they are much more like Scorpios than Pisces.
And the whole thing about being clingy??? That makes no sense, because Cancers are secretly afraid that they won't be accepted, and they will NEVER make the first move in a relationship. What they are most afraid of is being seen as too caring, too weak, or too coming on too strong. And a Cancer will never admit hurt, need or weakness. If anything, they'll act more bitter and cold. This just really bothers me, these ridiculous stereotypes. This is not the way the Cancer sign really is. It's almost as bad as calling goths emos, if you catch my drift. Does anyone else have this issue, and realize the way Cancers really are?
By the way, as you may have guessed, I am a Cancer sun with moon in Virgo and Sagittarius rising. I myself never cry in front of others. I am always 'okay.' Ironically, I find myself holding composure for the likes of Aries, Pisces, and Taurus on a daily basis. I had the guts to go up and give a whole-hearted talk about an extremely close relative at a funeral, without blowing my composure or shedding a tear, while many others (who weren't even as close) cried their eyes out, trying to talk after I did. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that, because there isn't, but I'm merely demonstrating how uncomfortable Cancers are with showing emotion. My 11-year-old cousin (also a Cancer) went up and talked about his grandma without a tear, just as I did. Honestly, that must show something.
Janie, that's just passion more than anything. I was kind of worried someone might take it like that. I don't mind though.