Taurus and Cancer Compatibility

Taurus and Cancer are a good match in traditional astrology: an earth sign and a water sign, two signs apart (sextile).

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Signs two apart are friendly and supportive – an easy, encouraging pairing.

Taurus and Cancer in love

Earth and water nourish each other: a caring, sensual match with deep trust.

Taurus loves slowly and for keeps: loyal, affectionate and fond of comfort, good food and a settled routine together. Cancer loves deeply and protectively: home, family and emotional security matter most, and trust is earned gradually.

As friends

Water brings understanding and earth brings support – friends for life.

At work

Earth gives structure and water gives intuition, a quietly effective partnership. One starts things (cardinal) and one sees them through (fixed): a good division of labour if neither tries to rule.

Strengths and watch-outs

  • Best together: emotional security and loyalty.
  • Taurus brings: reliable, patient and devoted. Cancer brings: caring, loyal and intuitive.
  • Watch out for: both can be guarded – say what you feel.

Taurus and Cancer at a glance

Detail♉︎ Taurus♋︎ Cancer
DatesApril 20 – May 20June 21 – July 22
ElementEarthWater
QualityFixedCardinal
Ruling planetVenusThe Moon
Traitssteady, patient and loyalcaring, protective and intuitive

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Result

Compatibility

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Frequently asked questions

Are Taurus and Cancer compatible?

Taurus and Cancer are a good match in traditional astrology – an earth sign and a water sign, two signs apart (sextile). Signs two apart are friendly and supportive – an easy, encouraging pairing.

What do Taurus and Cancer have in common?

Their best shared quality is emotional security and loyalty. One starts things (cardinal) and one sees them through (fixed): a good division of labour if neither tries to rule.

What should Taurus and Cancer watch out for?

Both can be guarded – say what you feel.

What is the best match for Taurus?

Traditionally the other earth signs, four places away on the zodiac wheel. See every Taurus match ranked below.

Astrology is a tradition rather than a science – any two signs can make a happy couple. More about each sign: Taurus and Cancer.