Cancer Zodiac Sign
June 21 – July 22 · Water sign · Cardinal modality
In astrology, Cancer is associated with being protective, perceptive, and tuned to emotional undercurrents. Its symbol is ♋; its ruling planet is Moon; and its element is water.
Cancer at a glance
- Dates
- June 21 – July 22
- Element
- Water
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruling planet
- Moon
Common Cancer strengths
Cancer is often linked with care that helps people feel remembered and at home. At its best, this can help people bring protective, perceptive, and tuned to emotional undercurrents energy to relationships, work, and creative pursuits.
Needs and growth edges
Like every sign, Cancer has qualities that can become less helpful under stress. It may need emotional safety, gentleness, and a dependable bond. A common growth edge is withdrawing or becoming indirect when hurt. A useful intention is to name what you need clearly before expecting someone to sense it.
Cancer in relationships
Rather than treating sign traits as a fixed personality test, use them as prompts for reflection. Ask what helps you feel respected, what you do when you are under pressure, and how you can communicate those things to someone close to you.
Explore Cancer compatibility
Choose another sign to explore the Sun-sign dynamic. These readings are broad prompts, not predictions or a measure of whether a relationship can succeed.