Cancer
- Element
- Water
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruler
- Moon
- Rules the
- chest, stomach
The house you carry. Soft inside, shelled against the weather. The moon in a bowl of water.
Cancer
Deeply intuitive and sentimental, Cancer values home, family, and emotional security above all else. Their empathy makes them incredibly loyal and caring.
As a Water sign ruled by Moon, Cancer brings initiative and leadership to everything they pursue. Their cardinal quality makes them the starters of the zodiac — initiating, pioneering, going first.
Character
At your best when
you remember what others have forgotten, and build a shelter wide enough for the memory.
At your worst when
the shell closes and you call the closure peace.
What you are here to learn
that being held is not the same as being rescued.
Compatibility
Eleven affinities, ordered by elemental weather.
Moon Phases
Eight lunar moods moving through Cancer's water weather.
FAQ
What are the dates for Cancer?
Cancer season runs from June 21 – July 22. If you were born near the first or last day of the sign, check your birth year and time because the Sun can change signs at a slightly different hour each year.
What element is Cancer?
Cancer is a Water sign. Water signs express energy through emotion, intuition, memory, and deep feeling.
What planet rules Cancer?
Cancer is ruled by Moon. In astrology, the ruling planet describes the sign's main drive, style, and symbolic motivation.
Who is Cancer most compatible with?
Cancer often has strong compatibility with Taurus, especially when both people respect each other's element, pace, and emotional needs. Full compatibility also depends on the Moon, Venus, Mars, and rising signs.