Cancer - Legends and History |
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The crab, which lives on the shores of
the ocean, is ruled by the Moon which governs its tides. Like the
Moon, the crab belongs to the Great Goddess, who resented the great
hero, Hercules' bid for freedom from her thrall. In his battle with
the many-headed Hydra, all the animals were on his side, except
the crab, which snapped and clung onto his ankles. In ancient times,
the stars of Cancer were also known as 'the Gate of Man' - the doorway
through which the souls of men came down from heaven to be born
into this world of change ruled by the Moon. Cancer lies between
Gemini and Leo on the zodiac band. |
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