Cancer

June 21 – July 22

Element
Water
Modality
Cardinal
Ruler
the Moon

Cancer Personality

Cancer is emotional, intuitive and attuned to life through deep feeling, and a Cardinal sign — an initiator who starts things and leads. Ruled by the Moon, Cancer is known for being nurturing, intuitive, protective and sensitive.

At their best, Cancer radiates empathy, loyalty and emotional depth. The shadow side to watch is moodiness, clinginess and holding grudges — the very intensity that makes Cancer compelling can tip into difficulty when unchecked.

Cancer in Love

In relationships, Cancer loves deeply and protectively, building a home and needing reassurance. In conversation, Cancer is gentle and indirect — speaks through feeling and care.

Cancer Strengths & Weaknesses

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Cancer Compatibility

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