Cancer
The Crab · June 21 – July 22
Nurturing Protective Intuitive Sentimental
- Element
- Water
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruled by
- The Moon
- Opposite
- Capricorn
Cancer is ruled by the Moon, which makes it the zodiac's sign of home, family and feelings. Like the crab, it has a tough shell and a soft inside, and it takes care of the people it loves fiercely.
Strengths
- Caring and protective
- Emotionally perceptive
- Remembers what matters to people
- Creates a sense of home
Challenges
- Moodiness
- Taking things personally
- Retreating into its shell
🌙 Moon in Cancer
The Moon is at home here, so emotions run deep and tides of mood are natural. Feeling needed and safe matters most.
From Western astrological tradition, for fun and reflection rather than as scientific claims.