21st June – 22nd July
Element: Water
Ruling planet: Moon
Symbol: Crab
Positive traits: Ambitious, Sentimental, Nurturing
Negative traits: Insecure, vulnerable, pessimist
Crystal: Moonstone
Cancer is one of the most nurturing and sentimental signs among the 12 zodiac signs.They are also known as the great nurturers of the zodiac. They are all about giving, nurturing and providing. Cancer signs are characterised as deeply intuitive, emotional and sensitive. They are also great listeners, compassionate and loyal. They are very insightful and most have a good memory. Sentimental and nostalgic Cancer treasures everything from the past. What others see as clutter, Cancer clings on to as an essential to their feelings of security.
Moonstone, the Cancer birth- stone, is a stone of inner growth and strength. It balances and stabilises the emotions, encourages to let go of tension by providing calmness.
When feeling down, Moonstone helps in understanding your emotions and diminishes feelings of vulnerability. Moonstone gives a non-confident Cancer the much required boost in self confidence, power to stand against any emotional storm they come across and achieve all the ambitions that this ambitious sign has in his mind.
MOONSTONE
Colour: White, Cream, Pink,Black
Hardness on Moh's scale: 7
Appearance: Milky, translucent, all sizes
Rarity: Easily obtained.
Source: India, Sri Lanka, Australia
Chakra: Sacral
Healing properties: Abundance, dreams, intuition
HOW TO USE
To activate your crystals, sit comfortably in a meditation pose holding your crystal in your hands. Breathe in and visualise your intentions. Say your intentions aloud. Your stones are listening and ready to act on your intentions.
You can also –
• Carry the crystals in a pouch along with you in your bag.
• Place them in your home or office to maintain balance and a healthy flow of energy throughout the space.
• Meditate holding them.
• Place crystals on your body.
CLEANSING YOUR CRYSTALS
The crystals work best when these are cleansed and activated. It is recommended to cleanse them often to wear out any negative energies they might absorb from around the space.
To cleanse them –
• Rinse them with fresh water.
• Keep them in sunlight or moonlight for at least 4-6 hours.
• Place them in soil in your garden or under a healthy plant for 4-6 hours.
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