Combined Western and Chinese Zodiacs
Cancer Rooster

The fourth sign of the Western zodiac, Cancers are forever imprinted with the time of early adulthood. Like a twenty-something beginning to make their own way in the world, Cancers find their attention continually shifting inward. On the physical plane, this manifests as a priority to establish and care for their own home and family. On a more abstract level, it means a fascination with individual identity, empathy, and the formation of close personal bonds. As with all three Water signs, Cancer has a natural variability, a tendency to hide away at times in darkness, yet at others to fill the horizon like an ocean. As a Cardinal modality, Cancer represents Water at its most essential, fluid, reactive. Thus Cancers are sometimes accused of being easily disturbed, yet when at peace they can enter effortlessly a rich dreamworld, filled with compassion, sensitivity, and reflection.

The tenth sign in the Eastern zodiac is the spirited Rooster. Never ones to fade into the background, Rooster natives tend to make a powerful first impression, freighted with vigor and panache. Yet it is a mistake to underestimate what lies beneath their stylish exterior. The Rooster is one of astrology's true powerhouses, capable of extraordinary efforts in pursuit of their chosen goals. Indeed, Rooster souls are not only tireless in their work, they also display a keen intuition for group dynamics. In their element in social settings, there is something magical about the way the Rooster can capture the fashions of the moment, while simultaneously initiating the fashions of the future. Naturally, these talents come at a price. Rooster natives are prone to arrogance and self-absorption, and it can feel as if the only voice they want to hear is their own. In suitably resilient company, however, this sign is a true marvel, destined to attract profound and well-justified admiration.