Cancer personality
The tender nurturer who feels deeply and protects the ones they love.
Governed by the Moon, Cancer is the most nurturing and intuitive sign. The Crab leads with the heart, building a warm home and protecting loved ones with fierce devotion.
Strengths
- Loyal
- Intuitive
- Caring
- Protective
- Sympathetic
Weaknesses
- Moody
- Clingy
- Over-sensitive
- Suspicious
Cancer in love & relationships
In love, Cancer leads with loyal energy and a nurturing heart. As a water sign ruled by The Moon, Cancer craves a partner who can match their intensity and respect their need to be intuitive. At their best, Cancer loves loyally and wholeheartedly; at their most guarded, they can become moody.
Cancer is most naturally compatible with Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, Virgo. See how Cancer matches with every sign on the love compatibility chart.
Cancer FAQ
What are Cancer dates?
Cancer covers birthdays from June 21 to July 22.
What is the Cancer personality like?
Governed by the Moon, Cancer is the most nurturing and intuitive sign. The Crab leads with the heart, building a warm home and protecting loved ones with fierce devotion.
Who is Cancer most compatible with?
Cancer is most compatible with Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, Virgo.
What is Cancer's element and ruling planet?
Cancer is a Water sign ruled by The Moon, with a cardinal quality.