Cancer Zodiac Sign: Personality, Love, Career & Compatibility

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) is a cardinal water sign ruled by the Moon. Gentle, intuitive and deeply protective, Cancer is the nurturer and emotional heart of the zodiac.

Cancer personality

Cancers feel deeply and love fiercely. Ruled by the Moon, their moods ebb and flow like the tides. Home, family and emotional security matter more to them than almost anything, and they remember every kindness — and every hurt.

Strengths: caring, loyal, intuitive, protective and emotionally intelligent.

Weaknesses: moody, over-sensitive, clingy and prone to retreating into their shell.

Cancer in love

In love, Cancer is tender, devoted and nurturing. They give their whole heart and crave safety and reassurance in return. Once they trust you, they love for life — but they bruise easily and need gentleness.

Cancer career

Cancers excel in caring, creative and people-centered roles: healthcare, teaching, hospitality, family business and anything that lets them nurture and protect.

Cancer compatibility

Cancer bonds most easily with fellow water signs (Scorpio, Pisces) and steady earth signs (Taurus, Virgo). See the full ranking of which signs match Cancer best, or test any pair on our compatibility tool.

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