Each sign of the zodiac has external, internal and structural rulership. Externally, Gemini rules the shoulders and upper arms. Internally, the breath, nerve fibres, thymus gland and lungs, trachea and bronchi. Structurally, the clavicle, scapula and humerus. This double sign portends the native suffering from two diseases at the same time.

The pathological action of this sign is nervousness, negativity, passivity, or even restlessness. Tuberculosis, asthma and anaemia are common to the nativity. Vulnerable parts of the body are the arms, hands, fingers, lungs and nervous system, especially the sense of hearing. Respiratory problems and various nervous conditions are common Gemini complaints which are benefited with the orange rays. Gemini is traditionally considered a barren sign.

Cancer, the Crab, is the first sign of the Water triplicity and the fourth sign of the tropical zodiac. The key phrase for Cancer is “I feel”. It is a highly creative sign of deep feeling, with a powerful even psychic sensitivity held in check beneath a tough, shell-like exterior.

Cancerian people are very complex, at certain times appearing to have the strength of a hero and at other times displaying the weakness of a child. This vulnerability is due to a combined solar-lunar influence. Just as the Sun reverses its direction in this sign, stopping in the northern sky and beginning its trek southward, the crab often walks sideways upon the approach of danger.

Cancerians use an indirect approach in dealing with others. Rather than direct confrontations, they are more apt to resort to emotional appeals. This is because they react emotionally to everything they experience in life. Many succeed in life because their genuine concern for the welfare of others inspires loyalty as well as cooperation and trust.

Cancerians also make good business people, combining artistry, originality and drive with an understanding of financial matters, marketing and the needs of the public. They can trust their intuitions, but need to generate a faith in themselves which will not be dampened by gloom or depression over what, in retrospect, may appear to be relatively insignificant problems.

Cancer has the natural ability to be diplomatic and to speak out when necessary, or to keep that mouth shut. Home and family ties will be significant in life and developing a secure, comfortable home environment will be a boon to their state of mind, irrespective of marital state.