Cancer decan 3 is ruled by the Moon. The Sun shimmers through the Twins, the Unicorn, the Great Bear, the Greater Dog and the Lesser Dog from July 13 to 22. These are the true lunatic Cancerians with the influence of the famous constellation of the twins Castor & Pollux. These twins were rivals,- but also inseparable. We are dealing here with polarities; Good and Evil, the living and the dead, left-brain and right-brain, Lunar and Solar. Castor is thought to represent Apollo the sun god. The imagination is very strong here with the ability to capture it and put it into words. People born under the twins make excellent writers. Castor tends towards optimism, looking at the bright side of life and boosting esteem. He makes a great motivator and his skill was training horses. Pollux is the boxer and daredevil. His creative style is to explore the hidden, the shadow and subject matter that is deemed taboo. Pollux relishes in exploring the seedy side of life. When we overlay Cancer onto the twins we get a huge variety of moods. Cancer decan 3 therefore can be the moodiest of all the crabs, never knowing if they will be sunny or shadowy. Their emotions being so colourful are great for creativity. As artists they throw themselves right into their work, there is no holding back. The feelings flood out onto the canvas and touch the public profoundly.
In love they are utterly, utterly devoted to a fault. This can be quite overwhelming for their beloved. Cancer decan 3 really need some artistic or musical outlet for them to process their deep dark passions and euphoric highs. Sometimes these people can seem like the classic bi-polar. When they are up they are flying, exuberant, charming, fun and playful. When they are down though, it can actually be quite scary and it is often a shock to those who have only seen their sunny side. Cancer decan 3 can sometimes find it hard to balance their two sides. They can be totally together, organised, responsible and the perfect mother. Their nurturing side pulls out all the stops when they have some one to look after. They are fantastically good in a crisis. Cooking, cleaning and nursing those in need, silently, lovingly, efficiently and without judgement.
Artistic Temperament
However when Cancer decan 3 have no one to care for, it can all fall frighteningly apart. Unbelievably the Lunar types find it really hard to look after them selves. Some Cancer decan 3’s fall to pieces if they suddenly loose their “patient”. In the very worst cases, they can totally go to seed. No more lovely baking smell and spotless complexion. Now the house is an utter tip and they have grown hair in places you didn’t know hair could grow… Mostly however Cancer decan 3 are very conscious of their appearance, their physique in particular. They can be very athletic, and maintaining the body beautiful is important to them. Some may be keen body-builders, gymnasts, ballerinas or dancers. The body to them is a work of art and even those who aren’t manic gym bunnies will somehow make a statement with their bodies. Having many piercings or tattoos could be one way, or just simply having a huge magnum style moustache. Some will opt for plastic surgery if nature did not give them the perfect pout or pec’s.
Cancer Decan 3 Fixed Stars
Cancer 20º 14’ ~ Castor in the head of the mortal twin in Gemini 1.5
Cancer 20º 40’ ~ Adara in the back leg of the Canis Major the Greater Dog 1.5
Cancer 22º 12’ ~ Gomeisa in the neck of the Canis Minor the Lesser Dog 3.1
Cancer 23º 00’ ~ Musida on the muzzle of Ursa Major the Great Bear 3.5
Cancer 23º 13’ ~ Pollux in the head of the Immortal Twin in Gemini 1.1
Cancer 23º 24’ ~ Wezen in the heart of Canis Major the Greater Dog 2.0
Cancer 25º 47’ ~ Procyon in the body of Canis Major the Little Dog 0.3
Cancer 29º 04’ ~ Alpha Monoceros in the Monoceros the Unicorn 4.0
Cancer 29º 18’ ~ Aludra in the tail of Canis Major the Greater Dog 2.4
Castor is the supposedly “good” twin and was the horse trainer, he holds a harp in his hand so he gives musical talent and artistry. He was refined and civilised, but still got into scrapes with his wilder brother however. The influence of the darkside is never far away, for Robson say although “It gives distinction, a keen intellect, success in law and many travels, fondness for horses, sudden fame and honor”….This great success can often be followed by “loss of fortune and disgrace, sickness, trouble and great affliction. Its natives are said to be mischievous and prone to violence.” I think those with Castor strong just have to be careful about the company they keep. The lunar influence of the decan makes them sensitive to the environment. This is great for psychic ability but it also means they give into peer pressure far too easily. Eric Morse says “ Castor is also noted in natal astrology for proneness to mental breakdowns and neurotic distress. People with this star prominent and well aspected are exceptionally gifted intellectually. Where these geniuses often need help is in not letting their concern for others go ‘over the top’.” [1]
One thing that amuses me about both Castor and Pollux, is that Robson says that they can give an “Evil disposition” (olde astrological term for homosexuality) depending how they are configured. Maybe the Twins “bi-ness” can lead it too experiment. Adara in Canis Major has no interpretations, but in Hebrew it means “adorned, dear, darling, adulation, and adored” This fits well with this decans devoted and faithful nature combined with the dogs reputation for fidelity and faith in its master. Pollux, the immortal twin was a boxer, he holds a club in his hand. Not surprisingly he has a bad reputation “It gives a subtle, crafty, spirited, brave, audacious, cruel and rash nature, a love of boxing, dignified malevolence, and is connected with poisons.”. It is considered extremely Martian. “Just as Mars has it’s good sides if the energy it creates is channelled constructively, so Pollux should not always be considered as unhelpful. The star badly placed could manifest that way, not by the native misusing his energy but by others deceiving him and fate playing him some cruel tricks.” [2]. The Cancerian/Lunar influence can make these people too trusting, but they also have a great skill with words and can tell some whooping lies to save their own skin if they really have to.
Saucy & Giddy
Procyon, like the Twins, has mixed reviews. On the one hand it’s regarded as highly fortunate and then it is seen as crafty and violent. But it seems to be lucky despite its hot temper. It is described as being “petulant, saucy, giddy,” and can be brave but extremely impulsive, rushing into calamity without thinking. These are the real dare-devils, maybe these little dogs think that they are indestructible. Maybe they are, since this star is supposed to give “Wealth, fame, and good fortune.” [3] Procyon is like that annoying, cocky, yappy dog that doesn’t realise it’s not a Doberman. It will skip around a great lanky dog and confuse the hell out of it enough not to get bitten. A high-risk strategy prehaps, but you can’t help admire the little smart arse. Procyon is geek power at it’s very best.
The lesser dog actually rides the constellation of the Unicorn and looks pretty grand in the sky. This helps Cancer Decan 3 gain position by making all the right connections in the right places. “Procyon gives drive and a good sharp mind. Linked with positive stellar bodies, success is made greater, but the native, in order to avoid a fiasco, has always to take care not to be imprudent.”[2] Cancer decan 3 reminds us that Cancer is a cardinal sign, it initiates, its a bright spark and is quick to fire up. Decan 3 is also mutable within this fire, so we also get the volatility. People with this Cancer decan 3 strongly tenanted like to live life on the edge and are always full of surprises.
Cancer Decan 3 Celebrities
Sun: Harrison Ford, David Essex, Richard Branson, William Dafoe, John Dee, Myra Hindley, Robin Williams, Rufus Wainwright, Neptune Discovery, Norway Massacre, Camilla Parker-Bowles, Cat Stevens, Edgar Degas, Ernest Hemmingway, Nick Faldo.
Moon: Harrison Ford, Jeffrey Archer, Vic Reeves, Shakira, Sean Young, Peter Sutcliffe, Lord Byron, Charles Baudelaire, Julio Igliesias, Jimmy Hendrix, Chaka Khan, Dave Gahan, Claude Debussy, Darkstar Astrology, Courtney Love, Christian Dior, Charlton Heston, Benny Hill, Ceres Discovery.
Ascendant: Jeffrey Archer, David Essex, Angelina Jolie, John Travolta, Mackenzie Phillips, Steven King, Gerry McCann, Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, Prodigy, Sylvester, Mariah Carey, M. C Hammer, William Blake, Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Henry Mancini, Charles – Marie Vidor, Frances Newton, Peter Ustinov, Lauren Bacall, Dennis Quaid, Josephine Ford, Anne Summers, David Frost, Victoria/Albert Davison,
1. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, p.43.
2. Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1928, p.41.
3. Their Lore and Meaning, Richard Hinckley Allen, 1889, p.134.
Star positions for the year 2000. *= Star magnitude
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