Cancer
Emotional, protective and long-remembering — the sign of home.
- Dates
- June 21 – July 22
- Element
- Water
- Ruling planet
- Moon
Cancer moves on the instinct to protect what it loves. This Moon-ruled water sign doesn't just feel emotions, it remembers them; what happens leaves a deep mark on Cancer.
Behind a calm exterior there is a constant tide. Retreating into its shell isn't an escape — it's how Cancer gathers itself back together.
Strengths
- Deep empathy
- Loyalty and protectiveness
- Strong intuition
- A gift for making a warm home
Challenges
- Taking things to heart
- Holding on to the past
- Emotional ups and downs
Love and relationships
Cancer doesn't open up until it feels safe, but once open it gives entirely. Attention and consistency convince it more than words do; being neglected is what hurts Cancer most.
Most compatible signs
Frequently asked questions
What are the Cancer dates?
June 21 – July 22. Cancer is the sign the Sun enters at the summer solstice, on the longest day of the year. Born between June 20–22 or July 22–23, your sign may come out as Gemini or Leo depending on the hour.
What does the Cancer ruling planet mean?
Cancer is ruled by the Moon — the body of emotion, memory and care. The Moon runs through all its phases roughly every month, which is the traditional explanation for the Cancer moods. The same principle accounts for how strongly Cancer holds on to family and the past.
All signs
Aries
March 21 – April 19
♉Taurus
April 20 – May 20
♊Gemini
May 21 – June 20
♌Leo
July 23 – August 22
♍Virgo
August 23 – September 22
♎Libra
September 23 – October 22
♏Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
♐Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
♑Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
♒Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
♓Pisces
February 19 – March 20