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Usagi's Zodiac Sign (Cancer)
The dark side. . .
The Cancerian character is the least clear-cut of all those associated with the signs of the zodiac. It can range from the timid, dull, shy and withdrawn to the most brilliant, and famous Cancerians are to be found through the whole range of human activity. It is a fundamentally conservative and home-loving nature, appreciating the nest like quality of a secure base to which the male can retire when he needs a respite from the stresses of life, and in which the Cancerian woman can exercise her strong maternal instincts. The latter tends to like and to have a large family. `Nest like' is an appropriate adjective for the Cancerian home, for its inhabitants tend to favor the dark, mysterious but comfortable type of house which has something of the air of a den about it, a place which belongs to the family rather than existing as a showcase to impress visitors.
This is very like Usagi in that she has a home-loving nature. She dreams of being a bride, and she loves children.
That is not to say that the Cancerian is unsociable, just that for them there is a time to socialize and a time to be solitary, and this is part of the apparent contradiction in their nature. Outwardly they can appear formidable - thick-skinned, unemotional, uncompromising, obstinately tenacious, purposeful, energetic, shrewd, intuitive and wise, sometimes with a philosophical profundity of thought verging on inspiration. Their intimates, however, may see a very different character, one with a sympathetic and kindly sensitivity to other people, especially those they love. They are able to identify with the situations of others because of the keenness of their imaginations. They are often over-imaginative and prone to fantasy, sometimes trying to shape their lives to fit some romantic ideal.
Over-imaginative and prone to fantasy; sounds very much like she. I don’t agree with the outward appearance though. Usagi happens to be the sort of person who always lets everyone know where she stand with everything. They are appreciative of
art and literature, and especially of drama, where the spectacle and ebb and
flow of action and feeling particularly excite them. They may themselves
possess considerable literary, artistic or oratorical talent. Their sharp
ears and talent for mimicry can sometimes give them success on the stage,
though their tendency to be emotional may make them overact. Interestingly -
because they give the impression of being down-to-earth - they are often
fascinated by the occult and are more open to psychic influence than the
average. If they can reconcile the personal conflict of their urge to be
outgoing with the reserve that causes them to withdraw into themselves, then
at best they can inspire a generation, especially the youthful part of it, by
their idealism. A job in which they can express this, and in which they can
do well, would be as a leader in a youth organization. Many fanfic writers
like to write Usagi as a teacher in grade school. However, I have already
commented on her “artistic” (or lack thereof) skills. She does most certainly
have a tendency to be overemotional.
In their personal
relationships they are mentally a mixture of toughness and softness, often
emotional and romantic to the point of sentimentality in their fantasies; but
in real life and in marriage, their loving is not so sentimental but
tenaciously loyal. Even if they have affairs (and they may do so, for the
male in particular is open to sensual stimulation), their first loyalty
remains to spouse and family, of whom they regard themselves as the
protector.
Think: Mamoru.
Both the Cancerian man
and woman love unreservedly, giving much and asking little in return - in
fact, one of the most important lessons they have to learn is how to receive
gracefully. Those they love and admire, and swayed by the emotion of the
moment too easily influence them. They are also loyal friends, the negative
side of their faithfulness being clannishness, the narrow patriotism of
"my country right or wrong"; and closing ranks in suspicion and
coldness toward outsiders.
This is something
that I rather don’t agree with. Usagi tends to receive as graciously as she
gives.
Cancerians have a
retentive memory, particularly for emotionally laden events that they can
recall in detail for years afterwards. they are strongly governed by
childhood memories and since they live intensely in the past in memory and in
the future in imagination, a chance meeting with someone for whom they had an
unrequited love, even if they thought they had conquered the feeling, will
easily rouse the emotion all over again.
The Cancerian has many
potential faults. They can be untidy, sulky, devious, moody, inclined to
self-pity because of an inferiority complex, brood on insults (very often
imagined), yet are easily flattered. They can be tactless and difficult yet,
because they are normally ambitious, they will curry favor by floating with
majority opinions, outlooks and fashions of the day. As a result they often
change their opinions and loyalties and, indeed, their occupations, and lack
stability. They are easily corrupted and, because they are convincing
romanticizers, can make successful confidence tricksters. Their romanticism
in another sense make them ardent supporters of causes, for example a
football team with whose heroes they can identify in a world of fantasy.
Oh how very true
about her being untidy, sulky, moody . . . Everything else doesn’t strike
Usagi as lacking stability and not being very dependable.
Their abilities fit the
Cancerian for a wide range of occupations. As they are interested in what
people are thinking and able to judge what they can safely be told, they can
be good journalists, writers or politicians, though in this last capacity
they are more likely to remain in the background rather than attain prominent
positions of power. They may, indeed, change their party affiliations. They
can serve in other departments of public affairs, especially those which
involve looking after others, for example in any kind of service from welfare
and nursing to catering - their own love of comfort and good living makes the
Cancerian an excellent chef or housekeeper.
They sometimes have a
penchant for trade or business and are often successful as a captain of
industry. This is because they are excellent organizers with a good sense of
value and economy, which they may combine with a flair for inventiveness and
originality. The romantic side of their natures make them enjoy grubbing
about in places where exciting discoveries may be made (old stamp collections
in attics, etc.), and if they can do this professionally as a secondhand
dealer or specialist in antiques, they will be happy. More common occupations
that suit some subjects of Cancer are real estate broker, gardener and
sailor.
Physically they are
average to below average in height, with a fleshy body and short legs in
comparison with the rest of them. Their hair is usually brown, their faces
round, their complexions pale, their foreheads prominent, their eyes small
and blue or gray in color, their noses short, perhaps upturned, and their
mouths full. They sometimes walk clumsily.
Round face . . .
Below average height . . . Eyes blue . . . And most certainly clumsy!
Cancer governs the
chest, breasts, elbows, stomach and digestion, womb and female reproductive
organs. Cancer, which can affect any part of the body, is sometimes said to
have taken its name from this sign, which can therefore afflict its subjects
with imperfections anywhere. This is incorrect, however, the derivation of
cancer being the Latin cancer meaning gangrene as well as crab. nevertheless,
Cancerians are said to be liable to breast cancer and to suffer from
pleurisy, dropsy, piles and varicose veins. The excitability mentioned above
can lead to weak digestion, gastritis and other stomach ills, and there is a
tendency to coughs and weakness of vision.
Usagi does fall prone
to colds more often than the others in the anime series.
I would just like to
take the time to say: I have no idea where I got this. I fetched it from some
astrological site, and then I lost the link. ;_; If you might know where I got
this, please email me and let me
know. Thank you! ^o^
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