Go ahead, indulge in this sweet and beneficial treat…
You could eat sweets all day long. Thank goodness nutrition experts have discovered the health benefits of chocolate—especially the dark variety—including antioxidants, reduced risk for stroke, lower blood pressure, and stress relief. What’s not to love?
A little goes a long way, however. Go ahead and splurge on the very best quality you can afford (there really is a difference). Find dark chocolate with unique and sometimes startling flavor combinations like chili pepper, sea salt, orange peel, ginger, or wasabi, and treat yourself to an ounce of “medicine” before bedtime!
Your top picks for a happy, profitable work life…
You keep a welcoming, comfy house, but that doesn’t mean you want to stay there 24/7. You’re an enterprising cardinal sign, and as such, you like to be out and doing things in the world.
You want to make people feel welcome and well fed, so restaurants or hotels could be right up your alley. History fascinates you, so museums or antiques appraising are other options.
As emotionally understanding and empathetic as you are, Cancers make great doctors, psychologists, therapists, and counselors. Pet care, childcare, elder care, or teaching might offer you a fulfilling career as well.
The weird reason others may treat Cancers unfairly…
You’re so kind that it’s hard for you to believe that other people aren’t, too. People could mistake your caution and need for security as weakness and take advantage of you. If there’s someone who’s always rude to you, claiming your ideas as their own, or taking you for granted, there are two things you can do.
One is nothing. Do nothing and the situation won’t change, but you’ll have to be content with the status quo. The other is to teach the person how you want to be treated. If you dislike the way a friend makes fun of you, even jokingly, speak up. You then need to decide if that’s a friend you want to keep.
Does making decisions cause you anxiety?
You’re so emotional! Sometimes the need to make a big decision can send you scurrying back into your shell. Relax. There are ways to ease the stress and make the process easier. Let’s say you are thinking about quitting college. Perhaps you have a job, too, or the coursework isn’t as interesting as you thought it would be. Are your only two choices really just staying and suffering through it, or quitting altogether? Give some thought to a third, fourth, or fifth option you hadn’t considered. Rather than drop out, maybe you could take a class or two on weekends and evenings. It’s worth thinking about.
Who calls the shots in a Cancer’s life?
Your willingness to take control makes you a natural manager. You aren’t afraid to accept responsibility for a project or team and do what needs to be done. You’re organized and dependable, but your cardinal nature will make it hard for anyone to push you into doing something you don’t want to do. And you can be as stubborn as a bull if someone tries to thwart your plans. You always appear calm and strong even if you’re a quivering ball of insecurity on the inside. Just take care not to let your fluctuating emotions rule your decision making.
This unique star didn’t let her critics hold her back!
Actress and director Angelica Huston is her family’s third generation to win an Oscar. In her 20s, she posed for photographer Richard Avedon, modeled for Halston, and had her hair styled by Vidal Sassoon.
But her life hasn’t always been a walk in the park. Modeling agency executive Eileen Ford suggested she get a nose job. Avedon said her shoulders were too wide. And a theater critic said she had the “face of a gnu”!
But this tough-shelled Cancer turned negatives into plusses, working in over 70 movies and TV programs. “I knew I didn’t have the easiest face in the world,” she admits. “I was able to take advantage of a time when unusual became something to be coveted.”
One of country’s hottest stars is a loveable family man…
Award-winning country singer Luke Bryan doesn’t let the adoration of thousands of screaming fans go to his head. “If I’m up there not taking myself too seriously and letting the girls watch me shake it a little bit,” he says, “that’s what makes the night fun.”
What really turns this Cancer celeb on is his wife, college sweetheart Caroline. How does he stay grounded? “The important thing is that we try to communicate as much as we can,” he says. “If we have a little hiccup with one another, we talk it out, figure it out, close the book on it, and move on down the road.” That’s good advice from this Crab!
This Cancer may be the best of her generation…
Meryl Streep isn’t known for one role, or even a select few. This American actress is often referred to as the best of her generation given her extensive success across a variety of film genres. She’s known for her versatility, earning her 3 Academy Awards with a record 21 nominations, among dozens of other accolades.
This Cancer has used her platform as a Hollywood star to bring about change, too. She has collaborated on the Time’s Up initiative, campaigned the Equal Rights Amendment to all members of Congress, and founded Writers Lab for women over forty seeking to develop their screenwriting. Catch her in three new films this year, or in her recent performances—Little Women or Big Little Lies!
Are your character contradictions a big turn-off?
You are full of contradictions, as evidenced by your symbol, Crab. All the tough-as-nails armor and impressive weaponry on the outside hide a gentle and tender emotional being. By the same token, your inner focus is counterbalanced by an enterprising spirit. You crave comfort and security yet harbor no small amount of ambition.
Sometimes you can be paralyzed by fear, doubt, and worry, which keep you from moving forward. Your challenge is to listen to your instincts and face your fears head-on. Take the initiative in whatever you want to accomplish!
Never avoid this warning sign that love is going wrong…
Cancer is the metaphorical “mom” of the zodiac. As such, you are probably a darn good cook, consumed as you are with nourishing your loved ones, in all senses of the word. You make no secret of the fact that you love good food, because you share it with others.
Your emotions may not be so obvious to others, however, they’ll know something’s wrong if you lose your appetite. Perhaps you don’t even want to admit it yourself, but there could be trouble in paradise if your favorite tasty treats fail to stir you out of your shell.