BIBLICAL ASTROLOGY

Cancer

Sign of Cancer
Temporal Spoils of Victory
Spoils of the Cosmic System
Spiritual Spoils of Victory
Security
Feasting
Sun in Cancer
Star Gospel Nearby Constellations
Application

Sign of Cancer

Cancer, the Crab, symbolizes (1) the spoils of victory and (2) security. The spoils of victory may be both temporal (Gen 49:27; Deut 3:7; 20:14; Isa 10:6) and Spiritual (Isa 53:12; Eph 4:8), and security may be both temporal (Ex 23:20; Deut 32:10) and eternal (Jn 10:28-29; Rom 8:38-39). Every believer receives Eternal Security at Salvation. Cancer is symbolized by the Tribe of Benjamin, who took the spoils of victory.

The crab has large claws for grasping and holding (security) as well as stripping food (taking spoils), and feasting, or dining. The military takes spoils and guards them (security). Jesus Christ won the victory on the Cross and has spoils to distribute to believers. And He is seated at the right hand of the Throne of God waiting for his enemies to be made a footstool for His feet.

Security is protection for people and property. It includes safety. Temporal security requires guards, walls, barriers, gates, and locks. Divine security is God's supreme power through which He protects His Creation from all enemies in order to fulfill His Sovereign purpose.

Temporal Spoils of Victory

To the victor belongs the spoils. Military victory entitles the winner to take the spoils. The spoils of the military are also called plunder or booty (Num 31:26-27, 32, 53; Deut 3:7; 13:16; 20:14; Isa 8:1; 10:6; Jer 15:13; 17:3; 38:2; 49:32; Dan 11:24). Spoils are also taken in sports (1 Cor 9:24). Spoils from athletic contests might be prizes, trophies, wreaths, or commendations. Many other contests offer prizes or commendations for the winner.

Spoils of the Cosmic System

Satan rules the world through his Cosmic System. Spoils are also available in the Cosmic System. They include:

Spoils for the reversionist (Prov 12:12)
Love of the world (2 Ti 4:10; 1 Jn 2:15-16)
Wine (Eph 5:18; 1 Tim 3:3, 8; Tit 1:7; 2:3)
Love of money (1 Ti 6:10; Heb 13:5; 1 Pet 5:2)
Overpowering of disaster (Gen 19:19), sin (Num 32:23), demon possession (Mk 9:18), darkness (Jn 1:5; 12:35), thief in daylight (1 Thess 5:4)
Sheol (Prov 5:5; 9:17-18; Isa 14:15), Hades (Rev 1:18; 20:13-14), sin unto death (1 Jn 5:16).

Spiritual Spoils of Victory

Spiritual spoils are available to the Church Age believer because of Christ's victory on the Cross. After victory the conquered king, stripped of power and possessions, was brought to the footstool of the victor and given a life or death sentence. After winning the victory of the Cross, the Lord Jesus Christ sat down on his Throne, and Satan and his demons were brought before His footstool (Heb 1:13; 10:13). That means that the spoils of the Cosmic System are available for Christ to give to His army of Church Age believers (Isa 53:12; Eph 4:8; Phil 3:14). The spoils include blessings in Time and Eternity.

Blessings in Time include: New Spiritual Life (Rom 8:2), Royal Family (1 Pet 2:9), Child of God (Jn 1:12), Love of Christ (Eph 3:19), Grace Support System (Col 1:10-12; 1 Pet 1:5; 1 Jn 2:6), Promotion (1 Pet 5:6), Power (2 Tim 1:7), Spiritual Maturity (Winner) (Eph 4:13; Phil 3:15; Heb 6:1), Spiritual Rapport (Rom 15:29; Phil 3:12-14; 1 Pet 1:8), Hidden Manna² (Bible Doctrine) (Rev 2:17); Spiritual heritage for children; Fruit/production of the Spirit (Gal 5:22).

Blessings in Eternity include: Eternal Life (Jn 3:16); Righteousness (Rom 9:30); Inheritance (1 Pet 1:4); Royal Family (Rev 22:5); Crowns of Life (Jas 1:12; Rev 2:10), Righteousness (2 Ti 4:8), Glory (1 Pet 5:4); Access to Garden and Eating of Tree of Life (Rev 2:7); White Pebble (vote of confidence) (Rev 2:17), Title of Knighthood (Rev 2:17); Ruling with Christ in Millennium (Rev 2:26); Morning Star (Rev 2:28); Robe of Righteousness (Whites) (Rev 3:5; 19:8) and presentation at Court in Heaven (Rev 3:5); Pillar in God's Temple (for historical impact) (Rev 3:12); Royal Title of Heraldry² (Rev 3:12).

Security

God's provisions of security include:

National - rest from enemies (Deut 12:10; Josh 11:23; 1 Sam 12:11; 1 Ki 4:25; Zech 14:11); walls, gates (Isa 5:5; 26:1; 60:18); "wall of fire" (Zech 2:5); failure (Mic 7:4)
Safety - Jacob (Gen 28:21, 33:18); Jerusalem (Destruction, Jer 6:1), (Safety, Jer 32:37); from hail (Ex 9:19)
Weather - protection from heat, storm, and rain (Isa 4:6); flood Noah (Gen 6:13-; Gen 7:6-7, 10; 8:13; 1 Pet 3:20), believer (Psa 32:6; 69:2, 15), house (Luk 6:47-49)
Mankind - Job 24:23; the needy (Isa 14:30)
Believer - Job (Job 1:10; 5:23; 21:7, 9; 29:2-6); prisoner (Psa 119:117), bail (Job 17:3; Psa 119:122; Isa 38:14); Angelic protection (Ps 91:11, Dan 6:22; Heb 1:14); Divine protection (Psa 4:8; 37:17, 24-25, 34, 39-40; 34:7; 78:53; 91:1-16; Prov 2:7-8); Divine Dynasphere (Jn 15:5; 1 Cor 13:13; Eph 1:19; 3:7, 16, 20; Col 1:11, 29; 2 Ti 1:7; 1 Pet 1:5)
Husband - protector/provider (Ru 3:1)
Home - Job 18:14; Prov 3:29
Criminals - violate security (Job 24:14)
Eternal security (Psa 139:10; Jn 10:28; Rom 8:38-39; 2 Ti 4:18; 1 Pet 3:20).

Feasting

Cancer can symbolize feasting, or dining, (Ge 43:34; Lk 7:36; Rv 3:20) and bounty, as given to Benjamin (Gen 45:22).

Sun in Cancer

The Sun in Cancer symbolizes Christ holding the seven stars in his Hand (Rev 1:16). The seven stars were the seven known planets of the day, which included the Sun, Moon, Savior, Morning Star, Red Planet, Almighty God, and God of the Covenants. The seven stars symbolized the pastors of the seven churches of revelation. So, the Sun in Cancer can also symbolize security for pastors (Isa 54:17; 2 Pet 2:5) as well as the Lord as keeper or guard (Psa 91:4-6; 121:5-8).

The Sun in Cancer can also symbolize skilled labor (Ex 28:6; 31:1-6; 1 Chron 28:11-21; 29:5). It can symbolize the assembly line worker; artist, entertainer, architect, or craftsman.

Star Gospel Nearby Constellations

Constellations around Cancer contribute to a fuller meaning in the Star Gospel.¹ The nearby constellations include:

Big Bier (Job 9:9; 38:32) (see Pole Signs) - Adam - "In Adam all die" (Gen 2:17; Rom 5:14; 1 Cor 15:22a).
Little Bier (see Pole Signs) - Last Adam - "By agency of Christ shall all be made alive" (Rom 5:15-19; 1 Cor 15:22b, 45; Job 26:13).
Argo - The Ship - Salvation of the human race (Noah) (Gen 6:13-14; 7:6-7, 10; 8:13; Luk 17:26-27; 1 Pet. 3:20; 2 Pet 2:5)

Argo (Homer) is Greek ajrgov" (argos) = shining, bright, glistening, or swift because all swift motion causes a kind of glancing or flickering light.

Application

Cancer can symbolize spoils and security in both temporal and spiritual realms. It can symbolize a restorer or repairman. It can symbolize security and safety or a breach of the same. It can symbolize scourging. It can symbolize spoils and reward as well as feasting and bounty. And it can symbolize a fortress or stronghold as well as a bank or treasury.

References

1. "The Star Gospel," Larry Wood, January 16, 2008.
2. "The Seven Churches of Revelation," Mystery Babylon the Great, Larry Wood, April 15, 2009.

Released February 13, 2010 - Revised Sept. 30, 2011

Author: Larry Wood