David V. Brooks
CancerThe Crab | Jun 21–Jul 22Bio
Emotional, intuitive, and practically psychic, Cancer is ruled by the moon and characterized by the crab. Cancer has much going on in its watery depths. Cancer signs may seem prickly and standoffish at a first meeting, but once they decide to become friends with someone, that person has a friend for life.
Most Cancer signs have been called psychic at some point, and with good reason—Cancer can often intuit relationships, ideas, and motivations before anyone has spoken. That can make for challenging interactions because Cancer dislikes small talk, especially when it contains white lies. Social gatherings can be overwhelming for Cancers; they would much rather spend time in small groups where everyone is on the same page.
In romance, Cancer is a giving and generous lover and expects the same in return. The Crab is above mind games and dislikes the thrill of the chase. Cancers tend to be happiest when they are part of a pair, and the best relationships bring out their greatest traits. Even while thriving in a duo, Cancer also has an independent streak and needs time for solitary pursuits. This sign has an active inner life and is often happy living in the realm of imagination.
Cancer loves creating and needs a creative outlet, whether painting, writing, or reading. Cancer also enjoys connecting to a higher power and may find comfort in religion or spiritual practices. Although Crabs can be intense, they also have a funny side, a wry sense of humor, and a talent for observing and mimicking the people around them.
Finally, Cancer is incredibly loyal, sometimes to a fault. Cancers will go to the ends of the earth to help someone they love. Learning to stand up for what they believe—even when it means disagreeing with a friend—is a lifelong lesson. As the emotional heart of the Zodiac, Cancer teaches everyone to pay attention to the unseen.
Their name says it all:
- C for caring
- A for ambitious
- N for nourishing
- C for creative
- E for emotionally intelligent
- R for resilient
With exceptional emotional intelligence, Cancer quickly cuts through noise to the heart of an issue. Crabs do not need every fact and figure to know the right course of action, and their ability to trust intuition without judgment can serve them well.
Although Cancer accurately reads situations, they may not share those observations with others. Speaking up is important because turning inward can allow emotions to erupt unexpectedly. Learning to voice an opinion, even when it may lead to conflict, is a lifelong lesson.
Emotion. The remarkable range and depth of Cancer’s feelings may be their greatest strength. By sharing those emotions with the world, Crabs help other signs connect with their own feelings.
The Five Top Reasons to Love Being a Cancer
- Practically psychic, Cancers can take the emotional temperature of almost any room and sense whether a situation is good or bad before anyone speaks.
- Passionate partners, Cancers are skilled at bringing both mind and heart into meaningful relationships.
- Ruled by the moon, Cancer is deeply attuned to nature and may find comfort in the rhythms of the earth, moon, and planets.
- Incredibly loyal, once Cancer chooses a friend, they will have that person’s back for life.
- Creative and resilient, Cancers can find pleasure in their own company and turn almost any experience into a fascinating story.