Mars in Cancer
Mars in Cancer can be passive-aggressive. They don’t care for change or direct confrontations. They prefer to feel secure before they act on something. They would rather be well prepared. They are tenacious, and strong despite their appearance.
Indifference hurts them more than anything else. Mars in Cancer can be manipulative and argumentative. Emotional displays will occur if they feel threatened. They can be over-sensitive, but when they are confident, they are helpful, dependable and protective of those they love. They prefer peaceful solutions. They are not very assertive or demanding, and prefer to work on their own where they are in control. Cancer Mars may change direction or even their goals in order to pursue security. They are loyal and devoted.
Cancer mars can be angered through threats to their homes, their security or their children. A Cancer Mars will not do anything unless they are “in the mood” .
Haltingly pursues object of affection using a zig-zag, sideways, 2-steps-forward-1-step-backward approach; acts shy and quiet, but will adamantly defend a loved one against outsiders to show interest; providing a shoulder to lean or cry on, hugs, cooking for someone/taking someone out to dinner are foreplay; initiates cuddling-that-hopefully-leads-to-sex sex.
Emotionalizes the physical drives. Highly emotional about everything, not too far different from , say , Scorpio Moon. They tend to get overly involved on personal emotional levels. They Resent criticism and find it very difficult to be objective about their labors. This can often build resentments taht result in venting their emotions on their home and family.
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Hi there. i’ve been looking at this page for a while, mind if i ask where’s Sagittarius sun/ Cancer mars???
Tks for posting this btw.
You are welcome, Ann. I have not worked on sun and Mars combinations. Sorry. but you can find sadge mars here http://abastrology.me/the-planets/musical-planets-mars/mars-in-sagittarius/ and apply it along with the Cancer sun sign
haha oh sorry Sadge sun Cancer Mars… Impulsive
Yes, thank you for posting! I was wondering: can you offer any insight into mars in cancer /moon in aries combination. Square. I read many things about “mutual reception.” Since mars is in fall, does it tend to assist the lunar aspect??
Yes. In that MArs in Cancer , Moon in Aires mutual reception is/was in effect, Mars, een in fal, DOESassistthe aspect.
Thanks for the input. Creative and apt page btw. I dig the songs, but for me more than the Martina McBride song is the Pretenders “I’ll Stand By You” That video always gave me goosebumps.