| Dates | June 21 – July 22 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ♋︎ The Crab |
| Element | Water |
| Quality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | The Moon |
| Opposite sign | Capricorn |
Cancer traits
Cancer is usually described as caring, protective and intuitive. At their best, people born under Cancer are caring, loyal and intuitive; on a bad day they can be moody, oversensitive and clingy.
Cancer in love
Cancer loves deeply and protectively: home, family and emotional security matter most, and trust is earned gradually.
Cancer compatibility with every sign
| Match | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer and Scorpio | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Four signs apart (trine) |
| Cancer and Pisces | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Four signs apart (trine) |
| Cancer and Taurus | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Two signs apart (sextile) |
| Cancer and Cancer | ♥♥♥♥♥ | The same sign |
| Cancer and Virgo | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Two signs apart (sextile) |
| Cancer and Capricorn | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Opposite signs |
| Cancer and Aries | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Three signs apart (square) |
| Cancer and Gemini | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Neighbouring signs (semi-sextile) |
| Cancer and Leo | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Neighbouring signs (semi-sextile) |
| Cancer and Libra | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Three signs apart (square) |
| Cancer and Sagittarius | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Five signs apart (quincunx) |
| Cancer and Aquarius | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Five signs apart (quincunx) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Cancer?
People born from June 21 – July 22 are Cancer. The Sun’s exact change of sign moves by a day or so between years, so birthdays on the first or last day may belong to the neighbouring sign.
What element is Cancer?
Cancer is a water sign with a cardinal quality, ruled by the Moon.
Who is Cancer most compatible with?
Traditionally Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus and Virgo. See every match ranked below.
What is the opposite sign of Cancer?
Capricorn – opposite signs are said to attract and balance each other.
Not sure of your sign? Use the Zodiac Sign Calculator with your date of birth. Neighbouring signs: Gemini and Leo. Astrology is a tradition rather than a science – enjoy it for fun.