Cancer

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Felicem Natalem Diem!!!

                        CANCER                                       (Scroll down for large constellation)   

While Hercules was attacking the Hydra, a giant crab came to the Hydra’s defense and began attacking Hercules. Hercules had to smash the crab and kill it before he could focus on the Hydra. This crab was placed in the sky as Cancer.

Cancer - The sign of Cancer stems from one of the 12 Trials of Heracles. While battling the Hydra, Hera sent down a giant crab to thwart his efforts. The crab was only a nuisance at most as Heracles simply crushed the crab under his foot just before he defeated the Hydra. Hera honored the crab's attempt at stopping her most hated of Zeus' children by placing it amongst the  stars.