The symbol of Cancer, the Crab¹, with its hard, protective shell, clinging tenacious²（顽强的，坚韧的） claws and spasmodic（痉挛的） 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 opposition³ adds to the problems of life.

Cancer people are responsive, full of sympathy for suffering or misfortune, and they respond with ready generosity⁴ to charitable appeals. This same instinct makes it possible for impostors to take advantage of them, as they would rather err⁵ on the side of giving too much than to refuse help because of doubt or skepticism（怀疑的态度） .

Cancer people of the masculine（男性的） 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 orators⁶（演说家） . Any cause strong enough to capture their interest will give them a crusading（改革运动） 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 courageous⁷ when he is really frightened to death.