Cancer Zodiac Sign: Personality Traits in Life & in Love
Nurturing, sensitive and loving, Cancer is the Mother of the Zodiac.
The crab represents our home, roots, and family of origin.
Cancer people have the unique ability to make any place they happen to be in super cosy and homey.
The home is extremely important to Cancers. It’s their sanctuary where they can fully relax and enjoy their favourite comfort food.
Ruled by the ever changing Moon, Cancers are notorious for their mood swings and hyper sensitivity.
It takes only 28 days for the Moon to travel through the Zodiac.
The Moon constantly passes through the cycle of growth and decline, and the phases of the Moon are different parts of this never-ending cycle.
These fluctuations explain emotional instability that is so typical of Cancer people.
However, once mastered, it can help develop phenomenal business instincts.
Some of the most profound and wealthy business people and inventors have their Sun in Cancer: Richard Branson, Elon Musk, Nikola Tesla, John Rockefeller.
The rulership of the Moon also gives Cancers the unique ability to be caring, loving and nurturing.
They mother everyone who is dear to their hearts, not just their biological kids.
Cancers genuinely care about those around them.
They are also known for being super loyal, always ready to support and offer help even when they don’t have any capacity to assist.
Unfortunately, sometimes they let others take advantage of their kindness and willingness to help.
But make no mistake, once a Cancer has had enough, the sensitive, shy Moonchild can quickly turn into a super cold and distant individual.
There is always a danger with Cancers, that they can just cut you out of their life completely, once they realise you took their kindness for weakness.
They have a strong shell and powerful claws they can, and absolutely will use to protect their soft heart and underbelly.
Big mistake. Cancers are one of the most loyal friends in the Zodiac.
Treat them with respect they deserve, and you will receive back tenfold in terms of unconditional love, support and affection.
Cancer Facts
- Sun in Cancer: June 21 – August 22
- Cancer symbol: the Crab
- Cancer ruling planet: the Moon
- Cancer element: Water
- Cancer modality: Cardinal
- Cancer polarity: Capricorn
- Cancer ruling house: 4thhouse of foundation, home, roots and family of origin
- Part of the body ruled by Cancer: stomach and breasts
- Cancer key traits: sensitive, loving, caring, loyal, nurturing, moody and clingy
Before we dive in, it’s vital to consider Ascendant, Moon and Sun signs to get a full picture.
It is not just the Sun sign that matters!
Your Sun sign (related to the day you were born) might be an important component of your identity, but it’s only a small fraction of the whole story. Very often, Ascendant (or Rising sign) is the most accurate representation of you as an individual, as it rules the first house of the self and therefore has the biggest impact on the personal horoscope.
The Moon sign represents emotional and psychological imprint and is worth checking out as well, especially if the primary focus is on matters of the heart.
Also, if you have any 3-4 planets (not necessarily personal planets, e.g. Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, etc) in a particular sign (it’s called ‘stellium’) this sign will have a major impact on your Birth Chart as well.
Top 3 Cancer Personality Traits:
1. Nurturing and loving Mother figure (regardless of the gender)
Cancers are born carers and protectors. They love to take care of everyone around them.
Those with prominent Cancer placements (especially Cancer risings and those with their natal Moon in Cancer) are super gifted when it comes to working with children.
They are natural healers and have an innate desire to mother and nurture (regardless of the gender).
This trait makes them great managers, teachers, nurses and doctors.
2. Loyal and highly intuitive
The crab is one of the most loyal friends you’ll ever come across.
Cancer people are always genuinely interested in those around them.
They have the unique ability to know exactly how you feel.
Cancers have the most profound intuition out there, thanks to the Moon’s rulership.
They can tune in and read the energy of a room in seconds when they walk into a meeting.
3. Moody, possessive and hyper sensitive
Cancers’ mood can fluctuate so much in a day that you might wonder how many people really live inside of them!
Cancerians demand total loyalty and undivided attention, but be sure they will return it in tenfolds.
They are truly ride or die friend and lover.
Don’t even think about manipulating or lying to a Cancer.
Cancerians will know right away if there is something dodgy going on.
They honour and trust their intuition above anything else.
Cancer people expect others to love them back and care for them as much as they do.
This can cause a lot of problems in relationships.
Cancers get a bad rep for being needy and attention seeking.
The most important thing is to realise this is not because they are selfish or narcissistic.
They feel and care for others so genuinely and deeply that it hurts them really bad when they don’t get the same in return.
They do wear their heart on their sleeve.
Cancers have a really hard time of letting go.
Even if they cut someone out of their life entirely, they may secretly reminiscence about them for months and even years after they are gone.
They very often live in the past, which is really unproductive and energetically draining.
One of the biggest lessons a Cancer needs to learn is to let go and let God in.
Cancer in Love
Cancerians sometimes get a bad rep for being clingy and possessive.
However, this can be easily balanced out if you show them your genuine love and support.
Once they feel secure in a relationship, they can fully relax their claws.
Sexual chemistry and physical attraction are important to Cancers.
Once they develop full trust in their partner, they make a passionate, sensual lover. Cancerians love to hug and touch the subject of their affection.
However, genuine love and care are as important to a Cancer as a physical contact.
They love with their heart first and foremost.
Cancerians usually have a very attractive, magnetic aura about them.
Cancerian are never short of admirers. People are very often fascinated by them.
They appear mysterious, with a veil of the unknown around them.
Netflix and chill could be a great date option if your beloved Cancer is feeling on edge and anxious.
Don’t try to drag them to a party when they are in their feels.
It would be best to stay at home and cook their favourite meal.
They will really appreciate your thoughtful effort!
Famous People with the Sun in Cancer
Elon Musk
Nikola Tesla
Alexander the Great
Nelson Mandela
Louis Armstrong
George W. Bush
Tom Cruise
Diana, Princess of Wales
Prince William
John Rockefeller
Tom Hanks
Frida Kahlo
Ernest Hemingway
Franz Kafka
Lindsay Lohan
Gina Lollobrigida
Ariana Grande
Selena Gomez
Use this free Birth Chart calculator to create your Natal Chart in case you haven’t had a chance to get it yet.
N.B.: Remember that it’s ideal to have your EXACT time of birth on hand. Use 12 p.m. noon if you have no way to get this information. The best option, of course, is to get a personal reading with a professional astrologer who can provide birth-time rectification. Birth time and birthplace are crucial pieces of information for your Natal Chart, as they determine the unique position of the houses and planets that can help you understand transits and their impact on your personal journey.
