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| Category: | Eastern African, Swahili |
| Numerology Number: | 2 |
| Ruling Planet: | Moon |
| Zodiac Sign: | Cancer |
Qualities and Traits: The feminine principle, the soul, mother, fecundity, adaptation, wife, the family, nation. Emotions, moods, feelings, fertility, fluctuations, receptivity.
The Moon is the only natural satellite of the Earth and is the closest planetary (it's not really a planet, but it's influences are strongly felt) object to us. The moon is without water and the only light it receives is reflected from the Sun. The light which repeats itself in phases every 28 days is caused by the Moons orbit around Earth. Because it is always near us, it represents are 'shadow self', our changeable moods and feelings. The relationship between the Moon and the Sun are especially important in Natal charts. Together these two objects represent the anima:conscious (sun) and animus:subconscious (moon) parts of our self according to Carl Jung.
Positive tendencies: Nurturing, receptive, instinctual, domestic, sensitive.
Negative tendencies: Changeable, insecure, moody, sensitive.
Inspired, sensitive, evasive.
Qualities and Traits: Sensitive and emotional, a home and family builder.
Very sensitive, emotional, they tend to shut themselves away from reality. Basically kind and caring, they may become self-centered without noticing it. They desire total security and a home life that is like a castle (excluding the outside world). They hold grudges for a long time and may take offence easily.
Positive tendencies: Emotional, caring, sensitive, imaginative, intuitive.
Negative tendencies: Isolated and alone, worried frequently, dwelling in the past, vacillating.