Zodiac sign

Cancer

Cancer builds cosy worlds where you can restore your strength and feel supported. Their intuition and care create a safe space for emotional honesty.

Period: June 21 — July 22

Element: Water

Latin name: Cancer

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Symbol of the Cancer sign

What inspires Cancer

  • Cancer can sense the mood of others and find the right words of support.
  • They value traditions, family bonds, and emotional balance.
  • The water element fills Cancers with deep feelings and rich imagination.

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Cancer as a sign: care, home, intuition

The Cancer horoscope leans on Water and the Moon: a cardinal sign tied to home, roots, and emotional safety.

If you are Cancer, a gentle rhythm and close ties help you most — you create spaces where people can restore and feel supported.

In relationships Cancer values sincerity and loyalty: the warmer and safer the atmosphere, the deeper the sensitivity.

Classical Cancer anchors — the Moon, Monday, and silver or pearly shades — amplify intuition and keep emotions balanced.

Cancer in relationships and love

In love, Cancer values:

  • care and attentiveness
  • emotional safety
  • homey warmth and traditions

Cancer opens slowly, but with trust becomes a very reliable and devoted partner.

Cancer compatibility

Cancer feels best with those who cherish warmth, family, and emotional depth.

  • Pisces Empathy and fine understanding make a gentle, inspiring bond when expectations are voiced.
  • Scorpio Deep loyalty helps you navigate change — trust and space for feelings are key.
  • Taurus Stability and reliability build a strong home base where Cancer feels secure.

Classical Cancer correspondences

Quick cues from traditional astrology.

Planet Moon Intuition, care, cycles.
Element Water Feelings, empathy, memory.
Modality Cardinal sign Creates safe space and protects.
Day of the week Monday Moon day.
Color Silvery, milky Soothes and boosts intuition.
Stones Moonstone, pearl Traditional stones of the Moon and Cancer.

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