This refers to the mass consciousness in contradistinction to the initiate consciousness of His disciples.
Cancer is a mass sign.
Capricorn - This sign marks the point of concretion and of crystallization which results eventually in the death of the form. This we see happening today. In His triumph over death and in His resurrection into life, Christ indicated the deep mystery of Capricorn. A study of these few suggestions anent the life of Christ will bring to light and livingness this whole subject of the three Crosses. The Fixed Cross - the repentant thief.