Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac and is represented by the crab. The moon rules this cardinal water sign.
Cancers are homey, comforting, and emotional.
Below are some essentials you need to know about Cancers, the cardinal water sign.
Personality Traits
Typically, crabs are associated with roots, home, and emotions.
This cardinal water sign is often very sensitive and can perceive the moods and feelings of others effortlessly.
They also tend to be very in tune with their environments.
Akin to the moon mirroring the sun’s light, Cancers reflect their world’s energy.
In astrology, the moon is also associated with the home: where we are from, how we recharge, and our roots.
That said, feeling at home is important for Cancerians.
Having time for reflection and rest is also important for Cancers.
As a cardinal water sign, Cancers are also associated with origins, beginnings, and the waters of the womb.
Cancers are all about comfort, nourishment, and growth.
How at home are we in our bodies, in our communities, and in the universe?
How can we connect with our lineage?
These are the typical questions Cancers ask themselves.
Challenges and Growth Opportunities
Cancers focus a lot on their feelings which can be a beautiful thing.
However, this sensitivity has a shadow side—they can easily feel wounded, offended, and hurt.
Criticism or teasing that goes unnoticed by other signs can send Cancers into an emotional rollercoaster.
Many cancers also need to know how to preserve their mental health and energy by not taking things personally.
Cancers also typically retreat into their shells rather than facing the world and their problems.
For this ultra-sensitive sign, growth can occur once they learn how to express their feelings to others.
Since many Cancers tend to avoid drama and confrontation, they can come across as passive-aggressive—they drop hints rather than making their emotions clear.
Rather than assuming others know when they are upset, Cancers must know how to communicate honestly, openly, and often.
Love and Sex
For this cardinal water sign, love feels rejuvenating and comfortable.
They also prefer a partner who feels at home, spends quality time with them and nurtures their intuitive nature.
Cancers also tend to seek secure and safe relationships and have lots of room for cuddling, emotional processing, and alone time.
Typical cancers also want a mate for life.
Even if they want to date casually, they will always find it difficult to keep things casual.
Cancers are not into quick fixes.
They desire lasting and true love that is drama-free.
When dating a Cancer, you will feel paid attention to and seen.
For the Cancerian lover, receiving true love and nourishment is essential.
Their intuitive nature also pays off in the bedroom.
When you are with this cardinal water sign, you will feel like your needs are anticipated.
While Cancers are known for their generosity, matching the level of care they provide is crucial.
Cancers also need to feel as much of the love they give.
Friendships
Cancers have a few ride-or-die friends that turn into family.
They also are kind to open their homes to people and create a welcoming environment for everyone.
Like the moon that orbits the earth, crabs are considered amazing creatures that can tune into environments and people.
That said, Cancers are the type who can see through facades and perceive what the people in their circle are feeling.
Compatibility
Typically, this cardinal water sign gravitates toward those who make them feel cared for and seen.
The most compatible signs for Cancers regarding romantic relationships and friendships are fellow water signs like Scorpio and Pisces.
Scorpio and Pisces get the emotional language of Cancers to speak.
They also get along with earth signs like Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
Fire signs like Sagittarius, Leo, and Aries and air signs like Aquarius, Libra, and Gemini will have a harder time dealing with Cancers as they would have a difficult time tending to their sensitivity.
Cancers, on the other hand, can also be wounded easily by their intensity.