Cancer, the crab, is naturally defensive, frightened of being hurt. Trouble is this causes a sinister inferiority complex which can lead to misunderstandings, scheming and, ultimately, stabbings.

Intuitive, shrewd and resourceful, Cancerians can also be kind, sympathetic and sensitive.

Cancer are the first to fly the flag at times of war and crisis, especially if they have made the flag themselves out of loose rags or pieces of tissue.

You tend to be overemotional, highly sensitive, unstable and gullible. This is a classic Bunny Boiler star sign.

During the occasional moments of emotional downtime, you know instinctively when to help others and when to withdraw into your protective shell. However, you can be worried needlessly by the motives of those who do the shopping in your house and can take some of their decisions personally, such as 'what are they trying to tell me by buying watercress or ready to cook carrots?'