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The Cancer personality's depth and complexity are influenced by the Moon. This floating orb in the sky represents strength and comfort but also a deep sensitivity. Cancerians are clever, resilient, and loyal, and this affects their relationships, career choices, and life goals. Let's have a closer look at these nurturing and temperamental souls represented by the crab and a water sign. As always, everyone is different and these astrological traits are not carved in stone. Use them as inspiration for positive action rather than as an excuse for inaction or even bad behavior.
Empathetic and intuitive
You know that one person who makes new people feel welcome in established spaces and often does random acts of kindness for strangers—chances are they're born between late June and July. Cancerians are compassionate individuals who are finely attuned to the feelings of others and handle these emotions with delicateness and care. They're okay with sharing their own emotions too which can't be said for everyone. This star sign notices things that fly over the head of the less insightful, and this low-key psychic ability has to do with being a water sign.
Loyalty to loved ones
Cancerians are ride-or-die kind of people. They're the number you call in an emergency and the shoulder you lean on when it all gets too much to handle. This astrological sign tends to be faithful in relationships and expects the same fidelity from their partners. It's this commitment, coupled with other compatible traits, that makes Cancer and Libra the perfect match, as well as Cancer and Capricorn pairings.
Creativity and imagination
Cancer's creativity is something to behold, plus this sign loves beautiful things. Because Cancerians feel so deeply, they tend to have an artistic disposition and a wealth of material to draw from in their imaginative pursuits. High highs, low lows, and a touch of self-deprecating humor make for fascinating and profitable works of music, prose, fashion, cheffing, and beyond—think Lana del Rey, Mindy Kaling, and the late Anthony Bourdain.
Protectiveness and care
Cancerians are sensitive souls with protective instincts. They take the initiative to create safe spaces and pour a lot of themselves, sometimes too much, into their relationships with friends and family members. Regardless of gender, people born under the sign of Cancer have an inclination toward mothering others, which can sometimes lead to toxic dynamics such as codependent relationships. Virgo is another protective sign, so Cancer and Virgo are compatible because they find in each other a twin half that's as giving and reliable as themselves.
Love for home and comfort
You'll often see Cancer be described as a homebody. This sentimental star sign loves its creature comforts: a selection of tastefully curated interior decor pieces including lovingly tended houseplants; an underrated porcelain mug from the thrift store that often contains fancy teas to elevate the mundane act of hydration; or a good 'ol Netflix binge session or game night with delicious homecooked food and excellent company. Home is most certainly where the heart is for Cancerians, and they prefer WFH roles as far as possible.
Sensitivity and mood fluctuations
There's a flip side to Cancerians' empathy and intuitiveness, and that's a highly sensitive nature. They shower others with nurturing and can feel slighted when others don't do as much for them. People-pleasing can lead to resentment, and Cancer knows how to hold a grudge. In addition, Cancer is ruled by the Moon and is represented by a crab, so this sign can be rather moody—effervescent on one day, reserved, and, well, crabby on another. They unknowingly also reflect others' moods. For Cancerians, creative outlets are essential coping mechanisms for their changing moods and the hectic demands of life. Journaling and breathing exercises can help with de-escalation and processing feelings.
Avoidance of confrontation
In a fight or flight scenario, Cancer will fly as if Gandalf commanded it. Like the crab, people born under this sign are a little shy and will side-step relationship issues until ill feelings accumulate. They also pussyfoot around items on their to-do lists that require stepping out of their comfort zone. Still, once a Cancerian befriends and builds trust with you, they will go all out for you, defending your honor and badmouthing your haters even though they don't love confrontation.
Strong intuition in decision-making
People born under this sign trust their gut, and for good reason. It's hard to dupe a Cancerian, because they can read you like a book. Cancer's so intuitive, it's gut feeling is often correct and leads down a successful path in love and career. But here's a caveat—sometimes, Cancerians put too much emphasis on intuition and common sense falls by the wayside which can end up biting them in the you-know-what.
Pessimism and insecurity
Cancer can throw all its toys out of the crib when it's in a bad mood. A positive outlook can transform, and suddenly, all they see is obstacles and potential saboteurs. But it's not just about mood. Crabs are hard on the outside and soft on the inside, and this inherent insecurity and focus on weaknesses can lead to pessimism and unproductive behaviors. This gives rise to tensions in relationships, platonic or otherwise. If you lay on the sarcasm too thick or are too sharp with your criticism, it pierces the crab's shell, and boy, do they feel wounded. Cancerians need to work extra hard not to sweat the small stuff and to be forgiving of others' errors.
Adaptability and resourcefulness
Remember Cancer's intuition and creativity? It extends to problem-solving. When Cancer is in the right head space, it is an asset to any work team. They're highly adept at finding imaginative ways to reach competitors and surpass them, and their hunches pan out in favor of the bottom line. Once they loosen up, Cancerians overflow with rizz, and this gift of the gab extends social networks, which are always useful in times of need. This sign's renowned loyalty certainly helps when you need to call in a favor. Cancerians are emotionally intelligent, and this is a boon in unfamiliar environments.