Cancerians known for notorius mood-swings..really?

I've heard all too often her about cancers & their mood swings, about a full moon etc. So what sets it off? A series of randomness? I mean, everyone can be moody but based off threads on this site you crabs seem to be the ultimate teachers =)why so moody? Is it something you hide in your shell or are happy to share with others?!How do you deal/manage them on a day to day basis? Do you do like clam and close up? Do you stay out of sight? Concentrate on work/hobbies/projects. What brings on such moody-i-ness and what soothes it for you? We wanna know =)

hey what's with all the questions=) are you constantly on the hunt for answers? even when answers can not be found? what happens when you find out everything you need to know:!!@ is the party over or do you create more scenarios and try and find answers for them? =) maybe cancer moodiness is more so a different form of humor& 😢 or playfulness that is often misunderstood=) 😢

Cancerrrrrrrrrrrrs have mood swings—

No way!!!!!

lies, lies, lies!!! blasphemy and lies, i tell you...

@scuba..so I've heard!? I haven't experienced =)@shell..Re:my questions..its when I'm NOT interested that I tune out what's been said or what I've heard because truly I could really care less! BUT when I'm interested and you have my attention I WANT to learn about what make you tick, what makes you happy,what makes you sad...I WANT all the DETAILS! Because I'm INTERESTED! And though every person is different and don't share the same thought process...there are a lot of similarities and that's strikes my curiosity so even though my crab is not answering my questions...I appreciate the input I'm able to receive from other crabs on this board, other signs as well that have experienced such scenarios with the crab =) I KNOW crabs don't like to be under fire while personally involved with someone...they don't want to be some type of lab experiment as it has been plainly stated, they don't want to be figured out and when I'm with my crab I think I have him pegged..its when he go's that baffles me..no trust issues just thought process..scorpios love details, we also love a mystery as we appear to be to many, but we also love the challenge of studying what makes such mysteries...so let's just say I'm doing some homework!...=)

Moon = Ruler of emotions.
Moon = Ruler of Cancer.
Therefore: Cancer = Emotions.

The zone...I agree..but its what drives me to a cernt extent! @michaelfish:emotions...that they appear to be so scarrrred to show...😢 you just get that feeling...and that I get "that feeling" I'm grateful..I need help understanding it too!

Taking a literal interpretation of how signs are represented,the Cancer is said to 'navigate' emotional tides. This includes ducking them, working around them, and occasionally being overwhelmed by them as they try to get back to land (ie: be more 'earthy')

So the 'scarrrred' bit comes from being overwhelmed by those tides,or at least being shown to be.

When they're slow to acknowledge their emotions, they're still testing if and how they can navigate those tides in a way that you'll be responsive to.

Once they're convinced you'll respond as they would wish, you'll see plenty of them....and none of the three water signs are beyond a bit of emotional blackmail.

@missscorp. . . You will succumb your cancer to death . Why dont you leave the cancer board ? At least we will be relieved . You horrible scorpio woman . BITCH

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@missscorp. . . You will succumb your cancer to death . Why dont you leave the cancer board ? At least we will be relieved . You horrible scorpio woman . BITCH

Why are you being so vile towards her? She is only trying to understand...which is a good thing in my opinion...

@Michaelfish thx for your input on emotions..it makes complete sense.@Claire..Thx =) your right! When I'm with my crab I totally get him & he gets me like we are on the same page..its the time we are apart, the time in-between I try to understand =)@typicalscorpio:Thx =) @hatelibra..your statement speaks volumes about who you are,a lil angry maybee! Teehee! if it bothers you so...don't poke into any of my threads...=) "Your issue" resolved =)

Posted by lovelibra
@missscorp. . . You will succumb your cancer to death . Why dont you leave the cancer board ? At least we will be relieved . You horrible scorpio woman . BITCH

Whoa, hold the phone there, sister!!!

What would motivate you to talk to her like that?

Now, KingofHaterade, I could see you talking to him like that.

But MissScorp?

Come on, that's not right!!!!

mb - what happens (as a cancer) when your moon is in gemini?? being moon ruled - by a mercury ruled planet.

Possibly, the Gemini moon in you would want to process the emotions, get past them, but the water makes it difficult to step outside them.

At least, as a Pisces with a Gemini moon, that's where i can be a times.

Maybe it's different for a Cancer.

I think Cancerians can become moody when we aren't given enough attention or when we are given too much attention but we are not in the mood for it. When we don't get out our way and WHEN WE DON'T GET OUR OWN WAY. When we are worried about money. When we think back on the time back in 1996 a partner wanted sex and we didn't, we can still feel upset about that a decade later. We never forget anything unless it suits us. We get moody from a lot of things we imagine too. I think we are susceptible to taking in what other people say and do which can then seem like it's happening to us. When we get bored. When we eat too much chocolate. Over anything, basically.

Awwww =) Scubafish!! Your the best!!! But...rite?!?!hehehe....that's exactly why the fishies go with the crabs....prime example =) don't hate me cause I'm curious =)

@MB I'm so confused now?! I've never really dug that deep into astrology...my crabs ways is what brought me here...I guess I should get the 411 on myself! So where would I go to obtain such info? I've never experienced the moodiness first hand so I'm trying to prepare myself! Hehehe =)@shellshocker...my crab comes across very sarcastic sometimes but its his personality and I I'm always laughing and joking so I play along and we always make light of it..just wondering when/if I see the other side...the twighlight zone! Hehe =)@miss biz..thx for your input...I sooo get its your way or the highway and that's when we bump heads cause its my way all the time and now I'm trying to adjust to my way only sometimes!! Damn those crabs....I cannot be trained!!!!! =D hehehe

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@MB I'm so confused now?! I've never really dug that deep into astrology...my crabs ways is what brought me here...I guess I should get the 411 on myself! So where would I go to obtain such info? I've never experienced the moodiness first hand so I'm trying to prepare myself! Hehehe =)@shellshocker...my crab comes across very sarcastic sometimes ....

Astro.com for placements.

Cafeastrology.com will give you fairly good descriptions of each individual placement.

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Posted by michaelfish

Moon = Ruler of emotions.
Moon = Ruler of Cancer.
Therefore: Cancer = Emotions.

Extrapolating on that ...

My ruling planet (Moon) goes to a different sign/house every 2.5 days. Add that the Moon forms sextiles/trines/squares/oppositions/etc creating different odds with different natal planets periodically, and sometimes retrogrades in a certain planet (say Mercury) makes a certain state of emotions recur twice/trice thus not moving on to a different state YET, then in the end you have the predictability unpredictably of us Moon-ruled Cancers, and the very contradicting nature. It'd be the same for other Cancers too. What is true today might not be true tomorrow. The only constant is 'change'. Don't forget Cancer is a Cardinal sign.

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Two things: First, your description of what happens with the Moon's transit is so spot on regarding what influences the Cancer! We all are influenced by the planets and moon's transits and if anything Cancers are a zodiac leader with regard to navigating the pushes and pulls of these forces. Let's recognize this.

Secondly, Sailor Moon (shown in your current profile image) as portrayed in the original Japanese version navigates the dynamics of life with a persistence that weathers the emotionally charged aspects of living with needs and wants and yearnings. A Human's Human. I definitely believe upon reviewing the topic of what is it to be a Cancer, I see a newfound respect for what Cancer's bring to our zodiac world and definitely look up to their position in this world.

Yes Cancers are "moody". My sister is one, my current roommate is one etc. I personally have issues with understanding the vibe and I make issues out of it, hardly the other way around. If anything we are the issue with regard to pointing a finger at them and saying they have issues. They are the most naked to this force and bear it with great strength. Why make heroes out of us who care less in order to do what we do?

I'm curious about it...with things S L O W L Y progressing with my crab..I'm wondering when & if I will see that side of him...I'm hoping he supresses it as long as he can! Teehee!

I've experienced my moody cancer. When he's moody, I noticed he'll busy himself with different projects and won't be as talkative at that time.

Hell yeah they're moody. Just don't act afraid of them. They can smell the fear!

So planets..change..constant movements...all contributors to the swings?...interesting!I would much rather see/experience someones "true colors" right up front & center...I don't wanna be surprised either!!! Not with those kinda surprises! I wonder about this cancer and his mood swings...is that maybe when he hides and he's quiet?

Posted by Claire
All I can say is that when he's being quiet there might be different reasons for it from day to day. Mood swings for a cancerian can be viewed as us simply swinging from mood to mood, ones that are every colour of the rainbow. Not just bad moods, but low ones, high ones, reflective ones, light ones, quiet ones and creative ones. There are so many of them he may be going through and he may have just a special few he's saving you for, the ones he wants to show you. If a cancerian has a lot of respect for you they may want to make sure they feel just right when they come to you therefore everything else will no doubt fall into place perfectly. 🙂

This so much. Many people believe our moods have to be "bad" ones but that's not the case at all. I have this *need* for reflective/introspective moods where I just don't wanna be bothered by anyone/anything but I'm contemplating certain things. I'm content emotionally but I still need to be alone, get away, and don't wanna have to talk about things, or else that *would* put me in a bad mood when I wasn't originally. And of course like everyone, there's those moods when I feel like I need to go out, get crazy or else I feel like I'm gonna burst with how everything is getting to me.

As for the *bad* moods which the OP is referring...like I've said in a previous post I think, it definitely happens but for me it's always in regards to love issues or when insecurity gets to me (i.e: like I feel that I'm not living up to a loved one's expectations of me, when I fail myself). Re love: if I'm falling for a girl and she's falling for me, I simply do not get any bad moods. My emotional state fluctuates between being content, giddy, or high. if there's uncertainty, my emotional state fluctuates between extreme highs and depressions depending on which signal I'm analyzing at the time. And my emotional state would change at the drop of the hat if I was given another signal.

All I can say is that when he's being quiet there might be different reasons for it from day to day. Mood swings for a cancerian can be viewed as us simply swinging from mood to mood, ones that are every colour of the rainbow. Not just bad moods, but low ones, high ones, reflective ones, light ones, quiet ones and creative ones. There are so many of them he may be going through and he may have just a special few he's saving you for, the ones he wants to show you. If a cancerian has a lot of respect for you they may want to make sure they feel just right when they come to you therefore everything else will no doubt fall into place perfectly. 🙂...Hmmm claire....that might make perfect sense...considering I'm ALWAYS upbeat with a smile on my face...him and everyone I know comment on it...I'm always referred to as Miss Bubbly....I'm always playful and when we are together he is too...there has been a few times where his mood is a little off but never a turn off....TG! Cause once I'm turned off that's it....but when I love someone...they got a free pass! Hehehe =)

As a cancer, all I can say is that sometimes life just gets irritating. Yes, we can snap, than we go right back to what we were doing while everyone around us stares dumbfounded...but that's a cancer for ya.

@complicated one..no way!I've never seen my cancer snap...they usually strike me as the all together type of person...responsible, money-motivated...the takin care of biz type...maybe I have been around long enough..wait I have been around long enough...but not days on end?!

Happy dreamy tuesday! Write an essay Claire! About the love thing & complicated....can we twist your arm?!....=)

At this point in time...I'm open to opinions from any gender as long as they got a shell! My cancer has been quiet...really quiet..I'm still on the outside peeking in!...=)

Do tell claire. Missscorop, I saw my cancer today. There was lots of hugs, kisses and touching. his big beautiful brown eyes were captivating. Before we departed, he asked when will I see you again. I never thought I would hear those words again. Sigh!

My moods can swing, i can go from happy to pissed in 0.1 seconds if you hurt my kids,or family.... Thats about it...

@Misscorp: Well I forgot to mention that as a cancer, I've been told by many that I'm cool, calm, collected, however, it takes a lot to lose it, but it can happen.

@leo1970...awww! Luv happy endings...my crab tells me the same thing when we depart..lots of hugs, kisses, he lifts me up, I wrap my legs around him and our goodbyes can sometimes last an hour..before he leaves he tell me how much he enjoyed spending time with me..and then...quiet—? Like...serious...so many mixed msgs with him..then he like makes it up to me in other very cute ways but still not ok with me...and if I say anything about it he runs and hides?? Until the next wonderful time!

@Claire...thx...I have in the past..I'm deciding not to this time dammmit! And yes here I am pokin & proding any crab that responds!!! Hahaha! OMG! He makes me bi-polar and gives me never ending butterflies all at the same time!!!! Hahaha! Ya gotta love a crab...and its too bad too!! `)

It's called bi-polar disorder and/or straight up depression 😛

You can't expect to get a straight answer about these things with cancers because they don't even know themselves. Or at least they are unable to verbalize it. I've gone over these things with mine several times. Sometimes it's obvious that there was an external factor causing it. The other times are unaccounted for because they were just totally random mood swings. He's so used to them that he doesn't even know he's had one.

It's OK. I'm a Leo and i cut through the bs. The sun is leo's ruler and the moon rules cancer. The sun is way bigger, brighter, and hotter than the moon. The sun puts the moon in its place and the moon STILL orbits the sun even when using indirect methods by running circles around the earth 😉

Nija, ohhhh i can verbalize how i feel. I have a leo moon and virgo rising. In other words, I am a blunt outspoken funny smart ass! 🙂 but if i hurt someones feelings i care about, i will give em a hug and tell em to chill.. lol