Cancer
Jun 21 – Jul 22 · I Feel
Cancer quick reference
Symbol
♋ Cancer
Dates
Jun 21 – Jul 22
Element
Water
Modality
Cardinal
Ruler
Moon
Tarot
The Chariot
Gemstone
Pearl
Lucky Day
Monday
Body
Chest, breasts, stomach
Cancer Personality Traits
Strengths
- ✦ Tenacious
- ✦ Loyal
- ✦ Emotional
- ✦ Sympathetic
- ✦ Persuasive
- ✦ Intuitive
Challenges
- ◦ Moody
- ◦ Pessimistic
- ◦ Suspicious
- ◦ Manipulative
- ◦ Insecure
Cancer Decans
Each sign is divided into three 10° decans, each with a sub-ruler that adds nuance to your Cancer placement.
Decan 1 · 0°–9°59'
Ruled by MoonPure lunar energy — deeply intuitive, nurturing, emotionally attuned to everyone
Decan 2 · 10°–19°59'
Ruled by Pluto (Scorpio)Emotionally intense — transformative depth beneath a protective shell
Decan 3 · 20°–29°59'
Ruled by Neptune (Pisces)Dreamy visionaries — artistic sensitivity with healing compassion
Cancer Love & Compatibility
Protective and deeply devoted. Cancer creates a sanctuary of love and needs emotional security in return.
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Cancer Career & Strengths
Nurturing leadership — excel in healthcare, hospitality, counseling, real estate, and culinary arts
Cancer Lucky Numbers & Colors
Lucky Numbers
2, 3, 15, 20
Lucky Colors
White, Silver
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cancer dates?
Cancer runs from Jun 21 – Jul 22. It is a Water sign with Cardinal modality, ruled by Moon.
What element is Cancer?
Cancer is a Water sign. Water signs are emotional, intuitive, and empathetic.
What is Cancer's ruling planet?
Cancer is ruled by Moon. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer.
What tarot card represents Cancer?
Cancer corresponds to The Chariot in the Major Arcana. This card reflects Cancer's core themes of tenacious and loyal.
What famous people are Cancer?
Princess Diana is one famous Cancer. Cancer Nurturing leadership.
Go beyond your Sun sign
Your full birth chart — Western, Vedic, and BaZi combined — reveals far more than your Cancer Sun sign alone.
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