Cancer Personality: We Reveal All About Your Zodiac Sign!

Last updated by Susan Taylor

Astrology-wise, Cancer personality is a Cardinal Water sign. That’s right, Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac, positioned between Gemini and Leo. Its season falls in the heart of summer (June 21 - July 22), and it's no coincidence that with the sun comes the need to reunite and recharge with loved ones 🥰. These natives are reputed for their tender, intuitive, loving and sweet personalities and these qualities really do help them stand out from the crowd. There is lots more to them than just being cute, because they also have a tougher side. Get all the astrology insights you need into these receptive and sensitive natures.

Cancer Personality: We Reveal All About Your Zodiac Sign!

Cancer in astrology is both a Cardinal and Water sign

If you were born between June 21 and July 22, you're a Cancer ♋ which means you have an ultra-sensitive personality, and you are a complete pro when it comes to your emotions. You bathe in nostalgia from your early childhood, plus you are gentle, tender, receptive, intuitive, and affectionate. Cancer is also sometimes nonchalant and indolent, which therefore adds to their list of charms.

Cancer natives, the Moon governs your sign and symbolizes sensitivity, femininity, and fertility. Under the influence of the Moon, you are guided by your emotions and may struggle with integration. Likewise, your moods are often greatly influenced by the different phases of the moon.

In astrology, the zodiac signs are divided by their element and mode. There are four zodiac elements: water, fire, earth, and air, and three modes: cardinal, fixed, and mutable. Cancer is a Cardinal Water sign. The water element is associated with emotions, the unconscious, and sensitivity. The cardinal mode indicates creative and enterprising individuals, with the particularity of sometimes being a bit selfish. In case of failure, Cancer won't hesitate to cry in the arms of loved ones to soften them.

In Greek mythology, Cancer is linked to the giant crab Karkinos 🦀. The story goes that Hera, jealous of Hercules, sent Karkinos to distract him during his battle against the Lernaean Hydra. Unfortunately, the crab failed to divert Hercules' attention and was crushed under his foot. As a reward for its efforts, Hera placed Karkinos among the stars, giving birth to the constellation Cancer.

Get to know Cancer better with Susan Taylor's facts

If you want to explore their traits further, check out interesting facts on Cancer.

  • Cancer dates: June 21 to July 22
  • Planet: The Moon
  • Strong points: Perseverance, imagination, creativity
  • Qualities: Generosity, sensibility
  • Faults: Moody, hot-headed, immature
  • Gems: Opal, cameo
  • Opposite sign: Capricorn  
  • Colors: White, pearl gray
  • Metal: Silver
  • Corresponding body parts: Stomach, breasts 

What are the gemstones for Cancer?

Emerald is highly recommended for Cancer as it helps them open up to the world and overcome fear. It assists in managing emotions and self-discovery.

Citrine and topaz are also good companions for you. Citrine stimulates intuition and enhances lucidity, allowing you to see things more clearly and listen to your inner voice. Topaz, on the other hand, dispels doubts and uncertainties, enabling you to move forward with a lighter spirit.

  • Moonstone makes you even softer and more caring.
  • Opal attracts success.
  • Rose Quartz helps unleash and develop your creativity.

What does the Cancer sign symbolize?

This sign is symbolized by the crab, which is depicted as a '69', or a crab seen sideways. The 69 represents the crab's claws or a woman's breasts.  Cancer zodiac sign

This sign is the fourth of the zodiac and represents family, home life and origins. The Moon is their ruling planet and embodies femininity and fertility. If you are a native of this sign, your traits include being very loving and a bit of a hopeless romantic. You look for kindness in everyone, but you are very fragile and one of the most sensitive zodiac signs.

This sign is endowed with great imagination, sensitivity and lives very much in nostalgia for their childhood. Associated with the maternal feminine, it's the sign of fertility and gestation: It represents the womb, the primordial ocean. It's said that Cancer is the gateway for souls to enter into incarnation.

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Cancer personality: An emotional expert

Family and home are two important elements for Cancer. As a water sign, like Scorpio and Pisces, these natives are ruled by their hearts instead of their heads. They need to feel fully secure before allowing themselves to be approached, and may take time to open up. They are generally very understanding beings, who are able to share their sorrows and feelings.

Cancer is profoundly intuitive and sentimental, which can sometimes make them hard to understand. Initially reserved and distant, they need time, trust, and a sense of complete security to open up to others. Contrary to what some may say, they are neither cold nor distant; they simply need to know others in order to overcome the fear of rejection. The fear of abandonment is very present in this sign. They move at their own pace, and it's important not to rush them, or else they will immediately retreat into their shell.

Inspiration is never lacking for them. They love to create, but they also find fulfillment in family values 🥰. Family and home are essential elements, and they can't imagine living far from their roots. When at peace with their life choices, they are happiest surrounded by a loving family and a calm, harmonious existence. However, they can be moody and experience emotional ups and downs. 😈 Yes, they are sensitive, but they're not angels either and can show selfishness, self-pity, or manipulate others when lacking patience or love. In love, they need the other person in a somewhat symbiotic way: they seek reassurance and a touch of wonder, an extraordinary experience!

Woman

Difficulties can arise when Cancer tries to take on all the world's problems. Compassion is one thing, but being too devoted to a cause (or a person) is another.

Cancer personality female - Shy and feminine

Cancer woman does not like to attract attention and because she is cautious by nature, she never overdoes it and can therefore seem self-effacing. But she knows it: it is her ingenuous side that generally seduces her close relations. She is very maternal, it is within her family that the Cancer woman finds her true happiness. She shows great devotion to those she loves. Open-minded, she never judges others and easily makes friends. They appreciate her generosity, her tolerance, and her warm welcome.

But be careful not to get on her nerves! The Cancer woman can easily get out of hand and surprise her world. She is also particularly orderly, not to say manic. She's not good at business, or even a little gullible, but it's in the arts that she's the best. Her sensitivity and imagination make her a gifted person in sculpture, painting, and drawing. She is therefore perfect for a profession in which creativity is important.

Cancer personality male - Loving yet cautious

The least we can say is that the Cancer man is not an adventurer. He is cautious and wants to preserve his security and his landmarks. In the end, he is comparable to the crab that symbolizes his sign: he dreams of taking his house with him, on his back, when he moves. He is not afraid of routine, on the contrary. Both discrete and concerned about his image, the Cancer man is particularly afraid of ridicule. Attached to his family, he appreciates the time spent with his loved ones, while strangers are of little interest to him.

When he feels comfortable, the Cancer man appears talkative and jovial. He is nostalgic by nature and places great importance on his memories, his childhood, and the education he received. He respects traditions and wants to perpetuate them. Serious and generally good at work, he does not boast about his achievements. He rarely talks about his desires and dreams, as if he is afraid of disappointing or deceiving himself if he fails.

- Which celebrities have Cancer as their zodiac sign? -
- Selena Gomez
- Tom Hanks
- Princess Diana
- Robin Williams
- Meryl Streep

😇 What are Cancer's qualities? - These natives are affectionate and creative

Sensitivity is this sign's strongest character trait because they absorb people's emotions like a sponge. Their emotional world is very rich, and that is why you are undoubtedly endowed with a great sense of creativity. These folks are never short of inspiration, so they can express all the emotions that assail them all the time.

You are certainly one of a kind! As a loving, protective and generous person, everyone loves being around you. The Cancer personality is flexible and helpful, meaning you are easy to get along with and great at giving advice. Your family is your foundation, your pillar, and you'd do anything for the people you love. Affectionate and kind, you do everything to keep your loved ones united around you. Peaceful and respectful of everyone, people often note your openness. People's well-being is always at the center of your concerns, and you always make sure that peace remains in your home. 

You fear conflict, but won't back down from confrontation if it concerns your loved ones. You're not exactly tough, but you don't let anyone walk all over you. That being said, you hold grudges and do at times struggle to forgive. As a creative, intuitive and imaginative person, you are always totally dedicated to your tasks. As long as the atmosphere is peaceful and friendly, you'll take on the most difficult projects with a lot of heart.

😈 Cancer personality weaknesses - These folks are sensitive and stroppy

As you know, your sensitivity is what makes you so charming, but you have a tearful side that tends to irritate your loved ones. You can be sickly suspicious and moody, and that's what those around you have to deal with. It seems simply impossible to be frank with you, because no one wants to run the risk of having to deal with your endless sobbing or even your emotional blackmail. You have a hard time dealing with your emotions, but try to remember that those around you love you and are acting for your own good, not to hurt you. 

Capricious and very changeable, you are like a child who must always be reassured and satisfied. You love affection and often sulk as soon as someone lets you down. You don't look like it, but you always get your way. Even at work, the slightest annoyance fills you with bitterness. You need to stop dramatizing everything and instead relax! We know that your anxiety often pushes you to overreact, but you need to be cautious enough to stay safe from hard knocks.

What does it mean to have Cancer as your rising sign?

Having Cancer rising sign in your natal chart means you will need to evolve in a harmonious context, and you will naturally flee tension and conflicts. Finding a healthy balance will be essential to your progression and will help you establish security and consolidation. This ascendant means that family is the most important thing to you.

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What is Cancer like in love?

Cancer is a big romantic, a lover of love, sometimes idealizing it a bit too much. They believe in soulmates, that one person meant for them and no one else, with whom they'll spend a lifetime. They need reassurance and small daily gestures; they have a deep fear of abandonment. As a couple, nothing pleases you more than your little cocoon, and you need someone who loves to share it with you. Someone you can pamper, spoil, and cuddle, who will reciprocate when the time comes. Independent individuals don't suit you at all; you enjoy spending as much time as possible with your partner. Only their presence can calm you and fulfill you. Be careful of becoming emotionally dependent; you tend to fall into that trap quickly 😉."

Cancer compatibility - Who is their perfect match?

Horoscope compatibility suggests they are best matched with Scorpio. This pair channel lots of positive energy and firework fly when they are together. Together, they will be united by a powerful bond, allowing them to understand each other's expectations. A Leo will also play the role of protector and will always help you to fulfill your desires. These folks are very romantic, but to give their best, they need to feel reassured. They look for someone who is protective and will take care of them. 

Their best matches are:

Flirting

Nothing pleases this personality more than their little cocoon, and they want someone who likes to share it with you. Someone they can pamper, pamper, cuddle and who will return the favor when the time comes.


Who are they incompatible with?

The least compatible signs with Cancer are Aries and Libra. People born under the fourth sign are fragile, and this sensitivity can cause some relationship problems. They should be wary of toxic people who might try to manipulate them, and ought to run away from those who will make them feel weak. Indeed, by being around such people, they may gradually lose their self-esteem and self-confidence. 

Discover more of their traits in our unmissable video:

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Susan Taylor’s insights: The final word on Cancer

This Cancer sign often wanders between dream and fantasy, meaning reality and realism is foreign to them. You carefully mark out your little universe because you only feel truly fulfilled in a familiar circle or in the framework of privileged relationships. Connect with an Astrofame advisor to find out more about this sign.

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Editor in Chief and Astrologist for MyAstroMag - I’ve always been completely fascinated by the world of Astrology and horoscopes. Writing for you and forecasting my exclusive predictions are my main passions.

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