Cancer 18 Degrees
Water · Cardinal · Second Decan · Development Phase
Ruler: Moon · Decan Sub-ruler: Pluto
Interpretation
The eighteenth degree of Cancer returns to the fundamentals of nurturing. The hen searching for food embodies the practical, daily work of providing for dependents. This is not glamorous nurturing but the essential, repetitive work of scratching out sustenance from whatever ground is available.
When a Planet Is at This Degree
Planets at 18 degrees Cancer indicate someone who expresses love through practical daily provision. They are reliable sources of material and emotional sustenance for their dependents.
Meditation for This Degree
What daily act of provision, however humble, most clearly demonstrates your love for those who depend on you?
18th Degree in Other Signs
All Cancer Degrees
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 18 degrees Cancer mean in a birth chart?
When a planet or angle in your birth chart falls at 18 degrees Cancer, the themes of practical emotional provision become significant in your life. This degree is in the second decan of Cancer, sub-ruled by Pluto, and represents the development phase of Cancer's energy. The specific expression depends on which planet occupies this degree.
What is the symbolic image for 18 degrees Cancer?
The symbolic image for 18 degrees Cancer is: "A hen scratching the ground to find nourishment for her young". This evocative image captures the essential quality of this degree, which is characterized by the keynote of practical emotional provision. Each of the 360 degrees of the zodiac carries its own unique symbolic meaning.