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Cancer

Jun 21 - Jul 22 · Water · Cardinal · Yin

Ruled by: Moon

The Crab — The Nurturer / Protector

At a Glance

Intuitive, nurturing, and protective

Astrological Profile

Element

Water

Modality

Cardinal

Ruling Planet

Moon

Associated House

4th House

Exaltation

Jupiter exalted in Cancer

Detriment

Saturn in detriment in Cancer

Fall

Mars in fall in Cancer

Strengths

Emotional IntelligenceNurturingProtectivenessTenacityIntuition

Shadow Side

MoodinessClinginessManipulation Through GuiltOver-ProtectivenessVictimhood

Behavioral Tendencies

Creates emotional safety, responds to moods, retreats when threatened, strong attachment to home and past, indirect communication

Psychological Motivations

Need to belong, feel emotionally safe, nurture and be nurtured, preserve emotional bonds

Evolutionary Lesson

Build inner security independent of external validation; release emotional control patterns; nurture without smothering

Frequently Asked Questions About Cancer

Cancer is a Water sign known for being emotional intelligence, nurturing, protectiveness. Ruled by Moon, Cancer individuals (Jun 21 - Jul 22) tend to express water energy through their cardinal modality, making them initiators and leaders.

Cancer season runs from Jun 21 - Jul 22. If you were born on the first or last day of this range, you may be on the cusp and should check your exact birth chart for confirmation.

Cancer is a Water sign. Water signs are emotional, intuitive, and deeply empathetic.

As a Water sign, Cancer typically has strong compatibility with other Water signs and complementary elements. Check our dedicated Cancer compatibility pages for detailed analysis of all 11 pairings including love, friendship, and communication scores.

Cancer is ruled by Moon. This planetary ruler influences how Cancer expresses its core energy, including motivations, strengths, and behavioral patterns.

Cancer Compatibility

♈ Aries ♉ Taurus ♊ Gemini ♌ Leo ♍ Virgo ♎ Libra ♏ Scorpio ♐ Sagittarius ♑ Capricorn ♒ Aquarius ♓ Pisces

Planets in Cancer

Sun in Cancer Moon in Cancer Mercury in Cancer Venus in Cancer Mars in Cancer Jupiter in Cancer Saturn in Cancer Uranus in Cancer Neptune in Cancer Pluto in Cancer

What's in Your Chart?

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