Cancers are also often quite misunderstood.

Like their symbolic crustacean, they may present to the world a hard shell.

Inside, however, you will find an interior that is surprisingly tender and sweet.

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You shouldn’t be.

Think of it this way, which one is stronger, a reed or an oak tree?

The tree, you’d say, but what happens in a really strong wind?

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Cancers are, in a word, resilient, and they are emotionally strong enough to weather any storm.

This does not mean, however, that they are wishy-washy.

Instead,Astrology Answersfeels that this Cancerian fluidity can be a good thing.

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1 priority, rather than because they just have nothing better to do.

WhileZodiacFiredoes say that Cancers are very protective, they don’t tend to carry this over into being possessive.

All you should probably do is to be upfront about your needs.

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Cancers, after all, will appreciate the fact that you were willing to share.

Well, not physically, but their moods will vary just like the phases of the moon.

Other times they just want to crawl back into their shells and take a break from all the hubbub.

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Refinery29explains that Cancerian moodiness is a byproduct of their emotional nature.

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