The symbol of Cancer, the Crab, with its hard, protective shell, clinging tenacious claws and spasmodic movements, is a key to the Cancer character. They want to be shielded, protected, and given their own way, petted by the world, so that no breath of opposition adds to the problems of life.

　　Cancer people are responsive, full of sympathy for suffering or misfortune, and they respond with ready generosity to charitable appeals. This same instinct makes it possible for impostors to take advantage of them, as they would rather err on the side of giving too much than to refuse help because of doubt or skepticism.

　　Cancer people of the masculine type male good relief workers, and the charity that has a Cancer native at the head is usually well financed, with a large bank account. A Cancer director of this sort organizes appeals to the public, and always manages to make successful demands on the public pocket. The hospital of day nursery run by the Cancer influence is always in funds.

　　These people are good soap-box orators. Any cause strong enough to capture their interest will give them a crusading spirit. Considering the natural timidity of the sing-character, this is an admirable attitude, as it costs the Native a great deal to be so whole-souled and courageous when he is really frightened to death