The astrological signs we are born under offer us a glimpse into the celestial world and our true purpose. With these gifts we are blessed with under circumstances of our birth, we are better able to reach our true purpose on Earth and help others along the way. Understanding our astrological signs and their gifts can help guide you towards reaching your fullest potential.
For those born on July 12th, the astrological sign is Cancer. The motto for those born on this day is said to read: “I feel”.
The ‘I feel’ motto may resonate with the Cancer because one of the most popular personality traits are the sense of stability and the need for protection/avoidance of confrontation. The Cancer is one who ‘feels’ most all emotions and is quick to return to a happy and emotional state.
Since the Cancer born on July 12th feels so much, the Cancer is quick to help others and empathize with most situations. This trait can be both positive and negative.
Gearing one’s thoughts and feelings towards positive outlets of energy can help the Cancer to avoid the negative aspect of ‘feeling’ too much.
July 12 Zodiac Personality Traits
Those born on July 12th are said to have the following personality traits:
Positive:
· Stable
· Sensitive
· Creative
· Good imagination
· Protective
· Homebody
· Comforting
· Intelligent
· Curious
· Storytellers
Negative:
· Overly sensitive
· Cautious
· Dislike confrontation
· Take criticism hard
· Self-indulgent
· Self-centered
· Easily swayed
· Devious and manipulative
· Two faced
On the day you are born, the stars and planets align to allow certain gifts to bestow upon you. Those born under the Cancer sign tend to be sensitive and caring people.
While these traits are good and help one make their way through life, the traits can turn negative if the sensitivity of one’s ego is not managed well. For example, a Cancer born on this day may end up in tears or make hasty decisions when given negative feedback.
When born on July 12th, be sure to use your homebody preferences to your advantage. Loving the comfort of one’s home and relishing in one’s quiet and safe surroundings will give you the peace of mind needed to make tough decisions.
You will also find the ability to rest, relax, and refocus when times are tough. Directing your attributes in positive and healthy ways help you to remain in the environment that is right for you.
Those born on July 12th are active, fit and healthy people, always on the go. While you may relish the comfort of your home, you must exercise and strengthen your body to be truly happy and at ease. The exercise you find daily helps to release the stress and buildup of the day’s pressure.
People born under the Cancer sign have a unique gift for organizing and planning. With your unique interpretation and imagination, you are able to design and plan the best events and layouts. Perhaps you can channel this talent into a career as a party planner or interior designer.
While those born on July 12th have a lot of positive personality traits that can be used to their advantage, the negative traits also need to be used towards their advantage as well.
Negative emotions can be directed to positive areas if looked upon in the right way. For example, one who is quick to sadness following negative reviews may need to learn to view the criticism as constructive rather than hurtful and demeaning.
Those born on this day can become self-indulgent due to their over sensitive personalities and their disposition for succumbing to temptations.
When one is feeling particularly sensitive, they may be quick to determine a ‘need’ must be bought and go over budget. Redirecting one’s need to self-indulge can help one’s mental and financial state from crumbling.
July 12 Zodiac Symbols
The zodiac symbol for those born on July 12 is the Crab. Under the Cancer sign, the crab symbol represents emotions, home bound, and passion.
The crab symbol can lead those born on this day to their personal fulfillment if their personality traits are in line. Passionate and emotional, those born under the crab find peace at home and enjoy being in solitude in safe place.
Having a family, partner, or special group of friends helps the Cancer to relay their passion for their hobbies and their lust for life without having to risk potential heart break.
The opposite sign of the Crab is the Capricorn. Many people find themselves to avoid their opposite sign, but in the case of astrology, one is best to join forces with their opposing sign.
Joining forces with the opposition allows both to play on the best qualities of the other, which in turns brings out the positivity each holds.
Relying upon the opposite Capricorn will bring the Cancer to learn how to balance their passion and sensitivity, their imagination with reality, and their perception of pain with the true meaning of criticism.
The Capricorn can help the Cancer to be more understanding of the big picture and be less self-centered and focused upon the negative.
The modality of the Cancer sign is the Cardinal. The cardinal is one with nature, pure, and purposeful. With this ambition comes a passion and drive that in turn possess those born July 12th.
One can use this purpose and motivation to the best of their ability both at home and at work. Focusing on the drive of the cardinal, one can use their purpose wisely and to reach higher spiritual gains.
Ruling Houses and Elements
The ruling house for those born on July 12th is that of the fourth house. Those born under this ruling house tend to find comfort in the home and have skills of domesticity.
Having skills in the domestic allows the Cancer to put their positive energy into maintain a happy home and family. Being born under the fourth house may predispose you to a happy life as a homemaker, housekeeper, or governess.
Those born on July 12th are also able to have strong memories and relish in the thoughts of years past. Having the ability to remember family events and personal tastes allows this person the uncanny ability to host family gatherings worth remembering, and to give gifts that are truly enjoyable.
Remembering the family history gives those born under the fourth house the ability to keep their family tradition alive and well and pass on memories to their children.
The ruling body of those born on this day is that of the moon. The moon rules over emotion and could be a good indicator of why the Cancer is so sensitive and touchy.
Having the moon rule over one’s personality is inviting the emotional and moody side of the Cancer to make an appearance at an inopportune time.
While the moon may rule over one’s emotions, being under the rule of this planet also brings about empowerment. Many find that when they are the most sensitive is when they need to feel the most empowered.
The moon helps to lift one’s mood and redirect their solemn energy to one that is powerful and useful.
The ruling element of those born July 12th is the element of water. Water is an important element, bringing life to all and supplying the world with harmony.
Influencing those under its rule, water brings about the feelings one may hold which guides their way through life. As water ebbs and flows in relation to space, those under its rule need to also ebb and flow despite barriers or challenge.
Luck for the Cancer
Under the planet alignment at the day of your birth, certain days and numbers, colors and metals are deemed of luck. The lucky day for the Cancer is Monday. This day is ruled under the moon, just as you are ruled under the ruling house of the moon.
Sharing a ruling planet can help deem luck and favor on a particular day. Try to schedule job interviews, weddings, and other days of importance on a Monday. Doing so may help you feel more comfortable, successful, and of luck.
Lucky numbers for those born July 12th are said to be: 3, 9, 16, 19, and 25. Finding people born on these dates may lead to prospective matches for both romantic and platonic relationships.
Those born on these dates can be seen as the celestial world giving you the nudge you need to strike up a conversation and get to know the person.
As these lucky numbers come into play for a person born on these dates, the numbers can also be used when finding a good home or career. When looking to buy a home, finding a home with as address with these numbers may bring you unexpected luck.
When looking for a place of work, interviewing at places with these numbers in the title or address may be the celestial world giving you permission to try your luck there.
The lucky color for those born July 12th is that of silver. The color of silver can often be looked over due to its neutral state and less than popular color choice when compared to red and blue, for example.
Those who are under the rule of silver tend to be creative and cool, settled and empathetic. These personality traits are in line with the Cancer astrological sign and are a strong base to their overall purpose in life.
Using the color of silver in wardrobe choices will bring out the best qualities of beauty and personality for those born July 12th. Using the color at home and in career will bring about the natural energy and flow of ideas and workmanship.
Others who visit the home or place of work will view positively upon the color of silver and relate your personality to the calming effect of the colors purpose.
Silver is a color that blend well with most all, is useful in all areas, and can be worn all year round. As the Cancer is generally a neutral and chameleon like person, the color silver represents the Cancer personality well.
Other colors for the Cancer to enjoy are violet, blue, and pastel colors that are also cool in tone and neutral in effect.
The birthstone for the Cancer is the Pearl. This stone is one that represents purity, simplicity, neutrality, and also mood.
The Cancer is seen as a sensitive and moody person, so the pearly is a good stone to help the Cancer remember to cool their emotion and be more level-headed in stressful situations.
The Cancer is also pure at heart and greatly sensitive. As the Pearl represents these qualities as well, wearing the Pearl can help settle the personality of the Cancer and keep them in an upbeat mood and temperament.
The flower most in line with those born July 12th is the Acanthus. This is a flower that is purple and white with vertical petals.
The coolness of the color purple, coupled with the purity of the white, offer a simplistic orientation to the viewer of the flower. Keeping those flowers at one’s home or on one’s desk can help align the thought process of the Cancer and bring about positivity.
As the lucky color of the Cancer is silver, so is the lucky and symbolic metal. The metal silver brings about mystery and passion. Those who are born on July 12th have a passionate disposition but also a bit of sensitivity and vulnerability that bring out a mysterious personality.
Wearing silver jewelry can help the Cancer to realize their true passions in life and their true goals. Silver can bring about the best of their personalities and also help mold new, more positive aspects of their personality.
Love and Matchmaking
Those born on July 12th are attractive, intuitive, compassionate, and secure people in which to have a relationship. Those who are in a relationship with a Cancer tend to enjoy the support and unconditional love offered to them by their partner.
The most compatible astrological signs with Cancer are Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces, and Taurus. The least compatible signs with Cancer are generally considered to be Libra and Aries.
Most compatible people with the Cancer are born on days with the numbers 6, 9, 15, 18, 24, and 27.
