Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Overview
Deeply intuitive and sentimental, Cancer can be one of the most challenging zodiac signs to get to know. They are very emotional and sensitive, and care deeply about matters of the family and their home. Cancer is sympathetic and attached to people they keep close.
Love & Relationships
Cancer is deeply loving and nurturing in relationships. They seek emotional security and a strong sense of home. Once they trust you, they are fiercely loyal and protective.
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Career & Money
Cancers thrive in nurturing, supportive environments. They excel as nurses, teachers, social workers, chefs, and in hospitality and care-giving roles.
Health & Wellness
Cancer rules the chest, breasts, and stomach. They may be prone to digestive issues, fluid retention, and emotional eating. Emotional well-being is closely tied to their physical health.
Personality Traits
- Tenacious and highly imaginative
- Loyal and emotional
- Sympathetic and persuasive
- Moody and pessimistic
- Suspicious and manipulative
Lucky Elements
Color
White and Silver
Flower
White rose and lily
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Cancer - Frequently asked questions
What are the Cancer zodiac sign dates?
Cancer covers birthdays from June 21 - July 22. Anyone born within that window has Cancer as their sun sign.
What is the ruling planet of Cancer?
Cancer is ruled by Moon. In Vedic astrology the ruling planet shapes the sign's core drives and the areas of life where its energy is strongest.
What element is Cancer?
Cancer is a Water sign. Cancer shares that element with the other Water signs, which is why they tend to understand one another easily.
Which signs are most compatible with Cancer?
Cancer is most compatible with Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus and Virgo. These pairings tend to balance Cancer's temperament rather than compete with it.
What are the main Cancer personality traits?
Cancer is typically described as Tenacious and highly imaginative, Loyal and emotional, Sympathetic and persuasive, Moody and pessimistic and Suspicious and manipulative.
What are the lucky numbers for Cancer?
The lucky numbers associated with Cancer are 2, 7 and 9, and the sign's lucky colour is White and Silver.