9 Self-Help Books for a Cancer Zodiac Sign

Those born between June 21 and July 22 are represented by the zodiac sign Cancer, the crab. There are many positive personality traits of a Cancer, and just like everyone else, there are also some challenging characteristics.

Cancers are highly creative and imaginative. They are loyal, sympathetic, cunning, and persuasive, in addition to being tenacious. They have an incredible ability to take care of others. Sound like yourself or someone you know?

Although there are wonderful personality traits of a Cancer, our book recommendations based on zodiac signs are for those who want to better understand and even celebrate traits that may be a challenge for them. Three of these traits might be moodiness, sensitivity, and a lack of confidence.

Many excellent self-help books are available for Cancers who want to explore these challenging traits.

Book Recommendations Based on Zodiac Signs: Cancer

ThriftBooks has book recommendations based on zodiac signs for Cancers who are interested in gaining an understanding of some of their traits.

The Sensitive Cancer

For a focus on oversensitivity, the following books might be of interest to a Cancer:

• The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron
• The Strong, Sensitive Boy by Ted Zeff

These books are warm-hearted, thoughtful, and useful for Cancers who want to understand any oversensitivity they may have.

The Moody Cancer

In today's world, it can be difficult for anyone to master their moods. If you or a Cancer you know is interested in looking into this personality trait, here are three excellent titles for you to consider:

• Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh
• Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig

Whether you need a mood pick-me-up or you want to completely change your outlook on life, these books may help.

The Cancer Who Lacks Self-Confidence

Any Cancer who is determined to understand the level of confidence they have in themselves may find these titles interesting:

• The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
• The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
• The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden

These books help Cancers (or anyone else) see and think about themselves in a different light, turning self-disappointment into self-love and self-respect.

The Highly Imaginative Cancers

• The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
• The Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking by Roger L. Martin

Open up and focus that strong imagination that makes Cancers so ethereal with these books.

Reasons to Read Self-Help Books

Even people who think they don't need self-help books should read them. Self-help books help us see the world and ourselves in a more positive light, inspire us to make better choices, and show us how to reach beyond our limitations and grow.

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