23. The United States of America, born July 2, 1776, under the sign of Cancer
The Continental Congress voted and passed the resolution declaring independence on July 2, 1776. John Adams noted in a letter to his wife that posterity would celebrate that date. But the formal Declaration was passed on July 4, leading that date to become known as Independence Day. Using July 2 as the true date of the birth of “free and independent states” gives the nation the attributes of national personality under the sign of the Crab. Being born on that date brought the traits of quick reactions when needed. Dependability was imbued. So was a tendency to be changeable. Generosity was indicated, but so was a tendency to resent criticism.
There were tendencies to present strong organizational skills and also to have a long memory. A sense of the need to protect the weak when bullied by others was also present. There was also a marked tendency to dwell on the past, especially regarding past injuries, and to never fully forgive the party which caused the injury. This led to a bit of a devious nature at times. The moon is the most influential of the heavenly bodies for those born on July 2, according to some astrologers. Those born on July 2 have a tendency to dream, though not necessarily to act on them. An adventurous spirit, perhaps exemplified by going to the moon, is said to be given by the stars under Cancer. Who knows?
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