The infamous "crab dance" anyone with Cancer placements who does this?

Profile picture of pinkbird03
Pink Bird
@pinkbird03
9 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 975 ยท Posts: 5791 ยท Topics: 44
Cancer sun โ˜€๏ธ

All the time. Last night for example. Met a guy at my brothers work party and was friendly at first. Some of us went out for more drinks at a bar. Then he showed too much interest and I tried to hide as much as I could. He kept popping up.

I like to chase, not be chased. So I like it when guys more slow.

Hope that's what you're talking about lol
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by pinkbird03
Cancer sun โ˜€๏ธ

All the time. Last night for example. Met a guy at my brothers work party and was friendly at first. Some of us went out for more drinks at a bar. Then he showed too much interest and I tried to hide as much as I could. He kept popping up.

I like to chase, not be chased. So I like it when guys more slow.

Hope that's what you're talking about lol
Yes I completely agree! Which is backward unfortunately since guys like to pursue and then feel shunned when we run away lol
Profile picture of pinkbird03
Pink Bird
@pinkbird03
9 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 975 ยท Posts: 5791 ยท Topics: 44
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by pinkbird03
Cancer sun โ˜€๏ธ

All the time. Last night for example. Met a guy at my brothers work party and was friendly at first. Some of us went out for more drinks at a bar. Then he showed too much interest and I tried to hide as much as I could. He kept popping up.

I like to chase, not be chased. So I like it when guys more slow.

Hope that's what you're talking about lol
Yes I completely agree! Which is backward unfortunately since guys like to pursue and then feel shunned when we run away lol
click to expand

Yep. And I always feel bad because I'm not trying to hurt any feelings. I am just uncomfortable in that type of situation. That's why I really like this Capricorn. He's the only guy who moves slower than me ?
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by pinkbird03
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by pinkbird03
Cancer sun โ˜€๏ธ

All the time. Last night for example. Met a guy at my brothers work party and was friendly at first. Some of us went out for more drinks at a bar. Then he showed too much interest and I tried to hide as much as I could. He kept popping up.

I like to chase, not be chased. So I like it when guys more slow.

Hope that's what you're talking about lol
Yes I completely agree! Which is backward unfortunately since guys like to pursue and then feel shunned when we run away lol
Yep. And I always feel bad because I'm not trying to hurt any feelings. I am just uncomfortable in that type of situation. That's why I really like this Capricorn. He's the only guy who moves slower than me ?
click to expand

Awe yup! Well I wish you and your cap the best ?
Profile picture of pinkbird03
Pink Bird
@pinkbird03
9 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 975 ยท Posts: 5791 ยท Topics: 44
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by pinkbird03
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by pinkbird03
Cancer sun โ˜€๏ธ

All the time. Last night for example. Met a guy at my brothers work party and was friendly at first. Some of us went out for more drinks at a bar. Then he showed too much interest and I tried to hide as much as I could. He kept popping up.

I like to chase, not be chased. So I like it when guys more slow.

Hope that's what you're talking about lol
Yes I completely agree! Which is backward unfortunately since guys like to pursue and then feel shunned when we run away lol
Yep. And I always feel bad because I'm not trying to hurt any feelings. I am just uncomfortable in that type of situation. That's why I really like this Capricorn. He's the only guy who moves slower than me ?
Awe yup! Well I wish you and your cap the best ?
click to expand

Thanks! ?โ™ฅ๏ธ
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by everlynn
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by everlynn
๐Ÿ˜† with all the cancer placements I got, ๐Ÿ˜† ??oh gee I just can't
Oh pretty please, with a ? On top share?
It's not that I do that. It's just that I of all people in this world can't actually see myself dancing at all. That's why I laughed. It'll be funny me doing a side step crab dance.

click to expand

But you do know the dance in talking about right? About not being straightforward about your interest in someone, running away, etc?
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by DivaCanLeo
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by DivaCanLeo
I do this. Especially in relationships that I deem serious. I hate rejection so I'll side step and do a dance about hard topics
What are your placements? And do you like the other person to "chase" once you are interested?
Yes I think so. Funny. I also like the chase and can play coy when being chased.

click to expand

Yes lol exactly ??
Profile picture of neves
neves
@neves
9 Years1,000+ Posts

Comments: 1155 ยท Posts: 4750 ยท Topics: 13
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by neves
You mean this?! ?

Image Not Found
Wtf that is freaky lol
click to expand

Not for someone at that age - who has some practice (either she increased the mobility of her ligaments by doing moves like that or it could be a case double-jointedness). ^^

Can't say that i'm familiar with the crab dance (despite of having the ASC in Crab), but... i do know another famous dance - where people imitate a water creature - "the Penguin Dance (quite popular at weddings - at least in some parts of Europe)":



๐Ÿ˜„!



Profile picture of MoonyEYES88
MoonyEYES88
@MoonyEYES88
9 Years

Comments: 0 ยท Posts: 214 ยท Topics: 10
I know this dance all too well because I'm an expert at it unfortunately ๐Ÿ˜„ If I feel a man in hot pursuit of me I run: avoid him by being on my phone more when in his presence and being quick in conversation with him. A capricorn called me out on it once "I know you running from me".....gasp i became a sprinter after that. unfortunately this is something that is so hard to overcome, like am i supposed to just stand there and let his man prowess trump all over me?!
Profile picture of whateverthemoonsays
wittyusername
@whateverthemoonsays
9 Years

Comments: 0 ยท Posts: 374 ยท Topics: 1
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by whateverthemoonsays
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by whateverthemoonsays
Image Not Found



I'm cancer sun, merc, mars so yeah
Do you like the girl to pursue and if she does do you still run the other way?
Nope, I prefer to pursue at my own crabby pace. Could never stand aggressive women.
Haha I see... Do you like to go slow start out friends first?
click to expand

Don't think I'm the best subject for this topic (little relationship experience), but I'm very slow.
Profile picture of whateverthemoonsays
wittyusername
@whateverthemoonsays
9 Years

Comments: 0 ยท Posts: 374 ยท Topics: 1
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by whateverthemoonsays
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by whateverthemoonsays
Image Not Found



I'm cancer sun, merc, mars so yeah
Do you like the girl to pursue and if she does do you still run the other way?
Nope, I prefer to pursue at my own crabby pace. Could never stand aggressive women.
Haha I see... Do you like to go slow start out friends first?
click to expand

Don't think I'm the best subject for this topic (little relationship experience), but I'm very slow.
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by whateverthemoonsays
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by whateverthemoonsays
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by whateverthemoonsays
Image Not Found



I'm cancer sun, merc, mars so yeah
Do you like the girl to pursue and if she does do you still run the other way?
Nope, I prefer to pursue at my own crabby pace. Could never stand aggressive women.
Haha I see... Do you like to go slow start out friends first?
Don't think I'm the best subject for this topic (little relationship experience), but I'm very slow.

click to expand

Ok, well thanks anyway ?
Profile picture of mariannlittlebe
mariannlittlebe
@mariannlittlebe
9 Years

Comments: 8 ยท Posts: 113 ยท Topics: 7
Posted by whateverthemoonsays
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by whateverthemoonsays
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by whateverthemoonsays
Image Not Found



I'm cancer sun, merc, mars so yeah
Do you like the girl to pursue and if she does do you still run the other way?
Nope, I prefer to pursue at my own crabby pace. Could never stand aggressive women.
Haha I see... Do you like to go slow start out friends first?
Don't think I'm the best subject for this topic (little relationship experience), but I'm very slow.

click to expand

like 6-7 months? at least? ๐Ÿ™‚
Profile picture of CybeleRising
CybeleRising
@CybeleRising
9 Years

Comments: 0 ยท Posts: 36 ยท Topics: 6
I am a cancer Sun and Mercury and I definitely do the sidestep.

If a guy comes on too strong and makes it super obvious that he's interested before I know for sure that I am interested I will sidestep - until I make a decision one way or another.

If I am in the beginning stages of a relationship where it has been determined that there is a mutual interest and then I start to feel that his signals are inconsistent I will sidestep - until I see consistency or walk away.

If I am in a long term relationship and start to question feelings on either side I will sidestep - at least long enough to think things through at my own pace.

Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by CybeleRising
I am a cancer Sun and Mercury and I definitely do the sidestep.

If a guy comes on too strong and makes it super obvious that he's interested before I know for sure that I am interested I will sidestep - until I make a decision one way or another.

If I am in the beginning stages of a relationship where it has been determined that there is a mutual interest and then I start to feel that his signals are inconsistent I will sidestep - until I see consistency or walk away.

If I am in a long term relationship and start to question feelings on either side I will sidestep - at least long enough to think things through at my own pace.


Yup^^^ and I have Mercury cancer and sun as well ?
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by ondasp
So wait a second, I don't get it. Cancers don't like to pursue (as they want to move to their own pace) and yet they don't make a move/ show interest easily because they fear rejection.

What the hell? I mean how are you even supposed to deal with a Cancer? Damned if you chase, damned if you wait..
Yes, your best bet is to be around and "grow on them" good luck! Hahahaha
Profile picture of CybeleRising
CybeleRising
@CybeleRising
9 Years

Comments: 0 ยท Posts: 36 ยท Topics: 6
Posted by ondasp
So wait a second, I don't get it. Cancers don't like to pursue (as they want to move to their own pace) and yet they don't make a move/ show interest easily because they fear rejection.

What the hell? I mean how are you even supposed to deal with a Cancer? Damned if you chase, damned if you wait..
For me personally I am most comfortable if a guy shows interest and then steps back to give me time to think things through, if I am even remotely interested in him and the situation permits I will likely pursue to see where it could go. From there my best relationships were formed out of communication and reciprocation. I never felt like anyone was doing the pursuing.

I've been interested in a Virgo guy for years but we can never get on the same page. He pursues, steps back...I pursue, he hides...I disappear, he pursues. We never seem to be able to get on the same page.
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by CybeleRising
Posted by ondasp
So wait a second, I don't get it. Cancers don't like to pursue (as they want to move to their own pace) and yet they don't make a move/ show interest easily because they fear rejection.

What the hell? I mean how are you even supposed to deal with a Cancer? Damned if you chase, damned if you wait..
For me personally I am most comfortable if a guy shows interest and then steps back to give me time to think things through, if I am even remotely interested in him and the situation permits I will likely pursue to see where it could go. From there my best relationships were formed out of communication and reciprocation. I never felt like anyone was doing the pursuing.

I've been interested in a Virgo guy for years but we can never get on the same page. He pursues, steps back...I pursue, he hides...I disappear, he pursues. We never seem to be able to get on the same page.
click to expand

Ugh I completely understand, unfortunately ?
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by blackphase
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by blackphase
What do you mean exactly by sideways shuffle?

Cancer Mars & Venus here.
Not being straightforward with your feelings... Waiting to see interest from the other person, and if not confirmed then exhibiting some hot/cold behaviour as you try to "get over it" but still like the person so you flirt and well it's a mess lol.
I am very straight forward with my feelings and I make it obvious when I am interested so that no one is left guessing.. And I am a Gemini Sun even ๐Ÿ˜›

We can maybe thank all my Scorp bits for that though. Haha
click to expand

I'm actually not surprised with your placements though... You have the same Mars and Venusian energy.
Profile picture of ondasp
ondasp
@ondasp
8 Years

Comments: 0 ยท Posts: 33 ยท Topics: 6
Having been dealing with a Cancer lately, I noticed that I ended up doing the Crab dance myself! I am Taurus sun, Gemini ascendent and normally I would be quite straightforward and open about my feelings. Definitely not a Crab dance type of woman!

This time around though, since the Cancer guy is most definitely doing a Crab dance, I feel like not showing my interest openly and pulling back, because I am afraid not to be reciprocated. It is retarded!

This guy is turning me into a Crab!
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by ondasp
Having been dealing with a Cancer lately, I noticed that I ended up doing the Crab dance myself! I am Taurus sun, Gemini ascendent and normally I would be quite straightforward and open about my feelings. Definitely not a Crab dance type of woman!

This time around though, since the Cancer guy is most definitely doing a Crab dance, I feel like not showing my interest openly and pulling back, because I am afraid not to be reciprocated. It is retarded!

This guy is turning me into a Crab!
Haha awe...how long have you guys been doing this?
Profile picture of ondasp
ondasp
@ondasp
8 Years

Comments: 0 ยท Posts: 33 ยท Topics: 6
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by ondasp
Having been dealing with a Cancer lately, I noticed that I ended up doing the Crab dance myself! I am Taurus sun, Gemini ascendent and normally I would be quite straightforward and open about my feelings. Definitely not a Crab dance type of woman!

This time around though, since the Cancer guy is most definitely doing a Crab dance, I feel like not showing my interest openly and pulling back, because I am afraid not to be reciprocated. It is retarded!

This guy is turning me into a Crab!
Haha awe...how long have you guys been doing this?
click to expand

Three months, with breaks forced by this guy's frequent business trips. Now we are back at the office after the Christmas break and the Crab-dance is on again.

He stares at me, hangs out around my desk for no reason (but generally does not dare to speak directly to me) and he awkwardly waited for me in front of the elevator to ask me how I was and inform me that he really liked all the pics I posted on social media during the holidays (stalker much..?).

I predict he'll message me again within a couple of days.

I told myself no more Crab dancing in 2017 but I just can't resist..

Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by ondasp
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by ondasp
Having been dealing with a Cancer lately, I noticed that I ended up doing the Crab dance myself! I am Taurus sun, Gemini ascendent and normally I would be quite straightforward and open about my feelings. Definitely not a Crab dance type of woman!

This time around though, since the Cancer guy is most definitely doing a Crab dance, I feel like not showing my interest openly and pulling back, because I am afraid not to be reciprocated. It is retarded!

This guy is turning me into a Crab!
Haha awe...how long have you guys been doing this?
Three months, with breaks forced by this guy's frequent business trips. Now we are back at the office after the Christmas break and the Crab-dance is on again.

He stares at me, hangs out around my desk for no reason (but generally does not dare to speak directly to me) and he awkwardly waited for me in front of the elevator to ask me how I was and inform me that he really liked all the pics I posted on social media during the holidays (stalker much..?).

I predict he'll message me again within a couple of days.

I told myself no more Crab dancing in 2017 but I just can't resist..

click to expand

Haha yup! Well he likes you so whatcha waiting for?
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by ondasp
I don't know, I am scared I guess. I am afraid that what I call "Crab dance" is actually just a lack of real interest.

I am a bit old school and I tend to assume that if a guy is into you he'll come get you, and if he does not come get you that means he does not want to.
I get it... But the whole reason for the crab dance is to protect our feelings so he is scared as well. Someone will have to brave through this...
Profile picture of Crabra
Crabra
@Crabra
9 Years1,000+ Posts

Comments: 4 ยท Posts: 1709 ยท Topics: 21
The side step waltz? You becha. I am never direct with a romantic interest. I flirt by doing nice things and using playful sarcasm, and using any windows of opportunity to give them a compliment. It is actually really quite easy to know I am interested without me having to spell it out. I simply act in a way towards her that I do not towards anybody else.

Now getting the ones that I am interested in to be interested in me? When I figure that out, I'll let you know.
Profile picture of mariannlittlebe
mariannlittlebe
@mariannlittlebe
9 Years

Comments: 8 ยท Posts: 113 ยท Topics: 7
Posted by ondasp
I don't know, I am scared I guess. I am afraid that what I call "Crab dance" is actually just a lack of real interest.

I am a bit old school and I tend to assume that if a guy is into you he'll come get you, and if he does not come get you that means he does not want to.
"... I tend to assume that if a guy is into you he'll come get you, and if he does not come get you that means he does not want to."

Remember, cancer guys work other way around. The more he likes you, the weirder and more insecure he becomes, and the less direct he will be. Nice, isn't it. I love it.
Profile picture of CybeleRising
CybeleRising
@CybeleRising
9 Years

Comments: 0 ยท Posts: 36 ยท Topics: 6
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by MissM
I'm currently talking to a guy who is a cancer moon and I think he is doing this crab dance. How do you think you can give a cancer enough confidence to stop going back and forth?
Be consistent and try not to go cold when they do... Stay warm and responsive.
click to expand

^^ Yep, don't go cold when he does and it won't take long to see how he feels. If you stay consistent and we like you, we will stop going cold. If you stay consistent and we don't like you we will avoid you completely.
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by mariannlittlebe
Posted by ondasp
I don't know, I am scared I guess. I am afraid that what I call "Crab dance" is actually just a lack of real interest.

I am a bit old school and I tend to assume that if a guy is into you he'll come get you, and if he does not come get you that means he does not want to.
"... I tend to assume that if a guy is into you he'll come get you, and if he does not come get you that means he does not want to."

Remember, cancer guys work other way around. The more he likes you, the weirder and more insecure he becomes, and the less direct he will be. Nice, isn't it. I love it.
click to expand

Haha yes....
Profile picture of Moonbutter
Moonbutter
@Moonbutter
10 Years5,000+ Posts

Comments: 14 ยท Posts: 5192 ยท Topics: 94
Posted by CybeleRising
Posted by Moonbutter
Posted by MissM
I'm currently talking to a guy who is a cancer moon and I think he is doing this crab dance. How do you think you can give a cancer enough confidence to stop going back and forth?
Be consistent and try not to go cold when they do... Stay warm and responsive.
^^ Yep, don't go cold when he does and it won't take long to see how he feels. If you stay consistent and we like you, we will stop going cold. If you stay consistent and we don't like you we will avoid you completely.
click to expand


Ohh good one! Yes I suppose that is a good way to gauge interest from us. Imagine a Cancer trying to get with a Venus in Cancer ... Venus in Cancer acts the same as a Cancer sun in terms of love, right?