- Personality
- Love & Sex
- Friends & Family
- Career & Money
- Symbol: The Crab
- Element: Water
- Group: Emotional
- Polarity: Negative
- Planet: Moon
- Cross/Quality: Cardinal
- House Ruled: Fourth
- Color: White, silver
- Lucky Gem: Pearls
- Opposite Sign: Capricorne
- Chinese Analog: Chèvre
Personality
Deeply intuitive and sentimental, Cancer can be one of the most challenging Zodiac signs to get to know. Emotion runs strong for this sign, and when it comes to family and home, nothing is more important. Sympathetic and empathetic, Cancerians are greatly attuned to those around them. Devotion is the keyword for this sign, making them wonderfully sensitive people to be around.
Read today's horoscopeStrengths
Compassion, emotional sensitivity, fierce protection of loved ones, tenacity.
Weaknesses
Manipulative, indirect conflict, clinging to the past, insecure, packrat.
Likes
Relaxing near or in water, art, home-based hobbies, a good meal with friends, helping loved ones.
Dislikes
Strangers, revealing of personal life, any criticism of Mom.
Charismatic marks
Medium build, round face, prominent breasts, a tendency to take charge.
Best environment
Cancer will always be most comfortable at home, close to family, familiar things, and dear friends.
Love & Sex
"I feel" is the key phrase for Cancer, and this is all too evident when it comes to love. Tender and gentle, Cancerians will show sensitivity with their lovers without a second thought. They love readily and choose a mate who can understand them as much as possible.
Superficial or overly ambitious partners are not well-suited. The Cancer lover will look for someone who is equally intuitive. They are devoted partners, love children, and marry for life.
Friends & Family
Traditional and maternal, Cancerians make excellent parents. In fact, all aspects of family are number one to this sign. This can be seen in the homes they make and in the dedication to duty they display. Cancer natives are often willing to overlook personality conflicts when it comes to family simply because they are related. Whatever needs to be done, you can count on a Cancer native to go the distance for a family member. They are deeply sentimental and are diligent about keeping family albums and histories intact. Passing on stories to the next generation is a favorite pastime.
When it comes to friendships, the Cancer person is very helpful. They're almost always willing to lend a hand, providing it doesn't conflict with family obligations. Friends are held in high regard and are generally of like mind. Because the Cancerian generally prefers the home scene rather than going out, folks who enjoy visiting and sharing activities such as cards or at-home dining are top picks for buddies. Although their deeply intuitive, heart-not-head personality makes Cancerians very sympathetic, it can also make them a little hard to understand. Time is the cure for this!
Career & Money
Cancerians can be as tenacious as they are sensitive. When there's a job to do, they roll up their sleeves and get to it. They especially shine when performing caregiving or related tasks, and they make excellent nurses. Other career ambitions include housekeeper, gardener, and journalist. Cancerians' love of country gives them the base to being outstanding politicians. The need to feel as though they are making a difference, however small, is essential for this sign to feel fulfilled.
Security is of utmost importance to the Cancer native, and money is no different. Making money generally comes easily, and putting it away is usually what happens. Cancerians are not overspenders; in fact, they are far more apt to invest a few dollars and make their money grow. Many Cancer personalities see money as a symbol of their status in life and are inspired to build healthy bank accounts as a result. Cancers are resourceful and manage their time and money well.