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The Crab

Jun 21 – Jul 22

Cancer

Soft-shelled and deeply loyal — Cancer loves like it's home.

WaterCardinalRuled by Moon

About Cancer

NurturingLoyalIntuitiveSentimentalProtectiveTenacious

Ruled by the Moon, Cancer feels in tides. They're the nurturers of the zodiac — warm, intuitive and fiercely protective of the people they let inside their shell.

Sentimental to the core, they hold onto memories, photos and old gifts for years. Behind the soft exterior is a tenacity that surprises everyone: cross their loved ones and the claws come out.

Cancer at a glance

Dates
Jun 21 – Jul 22
Symbol
The Crab
Element
Water
Modality
Cardinal
Ruling planet
Moon
Birthstone
Moonstone
Lucky color
Silver
Lucky numbers
2, 7
Lucky day
Monday

Strengths

  • Loyal
  • Caring
  • Intuitive
  • Protective

Challenges

  • Moody
  • Over-sensitive
  • Clingy
  • Guarded

Gifts for a Cancer

Cancers are sentimental homebodies — the most meaningful gift is a personal, cozy one. Think keepsakes, anything for the home and presents that carry a memory or say 'I really know you.'

Personalized Photo Memory Book

Their favorite moments bound together — exactly the sentimental keepsake a Cancer treasures.

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Custom Family Recipe Cookbook

The recipes that mean home, printed to keep — heritage and nostalgia in one gift.

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Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser

Soft light and a calming scent to make their home feel like the haven they crave.

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Engraved Wooden Picture Frame

A warm spot for a memory that matters — Cancers keep these on the shelf for decades.

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Chunky Knit Throw Blanket

Cozy, enveloping comfort for the zodiac's most devoted homebody.

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Custom Family Name Sign

A heartfelt piece for the home and the family they hold closest.

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Cancer compatibility

Every pairing can work, but these tend to come most naturally — and these take a little more effort.

Famous Cancer personalities

Tom HanksAriana GrandeSelena GomezPrincess Diana

Cancer — frequently asked questions

What are the Cancer zodiac dates?

Cancer (The Crab) runs from Jun 21 – Jul 22. Anyone born between those dates has Cancer as their sun sign.

What is Cancer's element and ruling planet?

Cancer is a cardinal water sign ruled by Moon.

What are Cancer's main personality traits?

At their best, Cancer is loyal, caring, intuitive and protective. Soft-shelled and deeply loyal — Cancer loves like it's home.

Who is Cancer most compatible with?

Cancer tends to pair especially well with Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus and Virgo, who share or complement its energy.

What is a good gift for a Cancer?

Cancers are sentimental homebodies — the most meaningful gift is a personal, cozy one. Think keepsakes, anything for the home and presents that carry a memory or say 'I really know you.'

Born under Cancer?

See the exact phase of the Moon on your birthday — a celestial keepsake to pair with your sign.

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