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If you have Cancer rising, Cancer was the sign coming up on the horizon when you were born. It shapes your first impression: what people pick up in the first few seconds of meeting you, before they discover what you're really like.
How other people see you
To other people, you come across as a sensitive person who takes minor troubles and other people's sharp remarks hard. Others may find you reserved, even secretive, and shy. At times you fear that people will find out about your flaws, real or imagined: you like the respect of the people close to you and wouldn't want to lose it. In your relationships, you value responsiveness, tenderness, and looking out for each other.
At work, you skillfully build an image as a diligent professional. Your superiors value your punctuality, persistence, and hard work. And you make sure every task you're given is done well and on time.
You have a diplomatic touch and a feel for other people's emotions, wishes, and thoughts, especially those of the people close to you.
Your rising sign's ruler, element, and modality
Cancer rising is ruled by the Moon. See how the Moon works in the different houses of your chart. Its element is Water (read more about Water), and its modality is Cardinal.
Cancer rising vs. a Cancer Sun
The Sun in Cancer describes your essential character: what drives you on the inside. An Ascendant in Cancer describes how you present yourself, the style that comes through when you're around other people. If your Sun is in another sign and you have Cancer rising, people notice your Cancer traits first. Only as they get to know you do they discover the character described by your Sun. Read about the Sun in Cancer on the Cancer zodiac sign page.
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