A Crab pendant
An exquisite carving of a crab hand carved from the fabled Hetian (Hotan) Jade.
In the West, the crab is often associated with the Zodiac sign of Cancer (June 21 - July 22). Just as crabs have a hard shell for protection, those born under this sign are often seen as protective of those they love. Crabs can move forward and backward, symbolizing the complex nature of Cancerians, who often appear strong on the outside but who hide a sensitive nature.
In the East, crabs, are associated with wealth and abundance. The way crabs move sideways is sometimes interpreted as a symbol of balance and the duality of life. This relates to the concept of yin-yang in Chinese thought.
An exquisite carving of a crab hand carved from the fabled Hetian (Hotan) Jade.
In the West, the crab is often associated with the Zodiac sign of Cancer (June 21 - July 22). Just as crabs have a hard shell for protection, those born under this sign are often seen as protective of those they love. Crabs can move forward and backward, symbolizing the complex nature of Cancerians, who often appear strong on the outside but who hide a sensitive nature.
In the East, crabs, are associated with wealth and abundance. The way crabs move sideways is sometimes interpreted as a symbol of balance and the duality of life. This relates to the concept of yin-yang in Chinese thought.
An exquisite carving of a crab hand carved from the fabled Hetian (Hotan) Jade.
In the West, the crab is often associated with the Zodiac sign of Cancer (June 21 - July 22). Just as crabs have a hard shell for protection, those born under this sign are often seen as protective of those they love. Crabs can move forward and backward, symbolizing the complex nature of Cancerians, who often appear strong on the outside but who hide a sensitive nature.
In the East, crabs, are associated with wealth and abundance. The way crabs move sideways is sometimes interpreted as a symbol of balance and the duality of life. This relates to the concept of yin-yang in Chinese thought.