The traits that we inherit from our star signs are just the raw material with which we shape our personalities and lives.  Two famous Cancers born today could not have been more different, but still displayed typical Cancer qualities in their personalities and work.

British doctor Thomas Barnardo was born today in 1845. Whilst studying medicine in London, Barnardo witnessed the number of homeless children within the city, and was moved to give up his ambition of foreign missionary labour and work instead to help rescue and find homes for the children. Between 1870 and Barnardo's death in 1905 almost 60,000 children were helped. His compassion, sensitivity and determination to help children lives on with the British charity, Barnardo's.

 

Cancer's are known for their honesty, but this would not have been part of Meyer Lansky's life as a member of the Mafia. Lansky was born in 1902 and is often referred to as the "Mob's accountant". Lansky was part of the Jewish Mafia but he also played a central role in the Italian Mafia's organisation.  He would undoubtadly had to have used the Cancer traits of a strong will and dedication to quality work to ensure his survival!