2 OF WATER
Cancer I – LOVE
Establishing Mutually Nurturing Relationships
Affirmation: I nurture relationships rooted in mutual love and harmony.
Card Details
Zodiacal Longitude: 0°00’–9°59’ Cancer (Time of Year: June 21/22 – June 30/July 1)
Decan: Venus in Cancer
Sephira: Chokmah
World: Briah
Color (Hex Code): #C0C0C0
Correspondences
Keys: The Nurturer and The Channeler
Planet (Venus): 4 of Fire, 9 of Earth, 7 of Water, 5 of Air
Sequence (2-3-4 of Water): 3 of Water and 4 of Water
Sephira (Chokmah): 2 of Fire, 2 of Air, 2 of Earth
UPRIGHT: Love, Harmony, Friendship, Affinity, Union
REVERSE: Overdependence, Disharmony, Inequality, Incompatibility, Break-Ups
Meaning:
The first decan of Cancer introduces themes of nurturing and interdependence. Care is both given and received by all; no individual exists solely as the recipient of care or only the giver of care. This decan’s core themes center on the establishment of mutually nurturing relationships.
Decanic Rulership: Venus
Venus rules the first decan of Cancer, where her influence blends emotional depth with grace. Individuals born with this placement often experience empathetic formative bonds in early life that shape their capacity to cultivate meaningful relationships and are often seen as affectionate and easy to nurture. However, these individuals tend to struggle with emotional dependency, making solitude difficult. Personal growth is often found through becoming more emotionally self-sufficient.
Myths:
This decan is associated with myths about nurturing and the cycles of dependence and reciprocity.
