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Cancer

Jun 21 - Jul 22
WaterCardinalRuled by Moon
ElementWater
Ruling PlanetMoon
QualityCardinal
Lucky Number2, 7
Lucky ColorSilver or White
Lucky DayMonday
GemstonePearl or Moonstone
Body PartChest and stomach
Compatible SignsScorpio, Pisces, Taurus
Opposite SignCapricorn

Cancer is deeply intuitive, emotional, and protective of the people it loves. Ruled by the Moon, Cancers are tuned into feelings - their own and everyone else's - and build their lives around home, family, and a strong sense of belonging.

Strengths

Nurturing, loyal, empathetic, intuitive, protective

Weaknesses

Moody, overly sensitive, prone to worry, can be clingy

Love & Relationships

Cancer loves with total devotion, building a home and sense of safety around the people they care for. They need reassurance and emotional openness in return, and can withdraw when they feel unappreciated.

Career

Cancer does best in nurturing or people-centered work - caregiving, hospitality, education, or a family business - anywhere their protective instincts and loyalty are put to good use.

Health

Cancer's health is closely tied to mood - stress often shows up as digestive upset. A stable routine and emotional support systems matter as much as diet for this sign.

Famous Cancers

Ariana Grande, Tom Hanks, Selena Gomez, Princess Diana

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