Two is your magic number, Cancer. From Friday until December 25, invigorating Mars tours Capricorn, illuminating your seventh house of partnerships. Double down: either for personal or professional pursuits, as an attractive opposite waits to form a happy merger. Has your relationship gotten as stale as last years fruitcake? Mars can help freshen things up again. But Mars also has a warrior side, so be on the lookout for escalating tensions, and try to defuse them before they blow up, taking the dynamism out of your duo. Channel frustrated energy into something physical. You could take a hot yoga class together, or you could lock the bedroom door and play around with some other sweaty postures. If youre single, the holiday season may make the plethora of happy announcements (Were getting married!!) feel a bit like a bitter pill. But rather than choking on resentment, use others excited energy to fuel your own. Get gorgeous, go out, and meet people at all the fabulous holiday shindigs youre invited to. Beef up your online dating profile, giving people more info to work with instead of being so elusive. You could also focus on coupling up professionally–just remember not to sign on the dotted line until Mercury ends its retrograde on Nov 26. On Saturday, the bold Sun meets Mercury in Scorpio, your passionate fifth house, causing the stars to shine light on your love life. Carpe diem! Tell that special someone how you feel, unfiltered and uncensored. That window of courage closes on Sunday when the moon enters Aquarius, your private and intimate eighth house. This is a great time for meditating, getting clear on what you value and recharging your batterieseither alone or with a loved one who understands the meaning of comfortable silence.

General Characteristics of Cancer

Sensitive Cancer is ruled by the ever-changing Moon, and your moods go through many cycles. You're intuitive and nurturing, even psychic. Pay attention to your dreams, especially near a Full Moon. You are sensitive and loyal, with a ready shoulder to cry on. Cancer loves to get domestic, serving your friends and family home-baked goodies and tea. When you get moody, you need to be comforted, or else just left alone. Like a crab, you can cling -- or pinch -- when you feel threatened or vulnerable. And thrifty Cancers can pinch pennies just as tightly. (Of course, you also love to spend! It's a mood thing.) To make life easier, surround yourself with comfort: a cozy sweater, a favorite book, trusted friends, and a stash of your favorite goodies. Cancers are close to their moms, so keep yours on speed-dial and call her when you're down. You may be an unofficial mom to everyone in your life, too. Taking care of kids, friends, and pets can keep your spirits high.

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