Cancer Traits & Personality

The original fourth sign of the zodiac, Cancer, is an active water sign. These people follow their heart and stick to home and family above all else. Ruled by the Moon, they’re always switching from being laid back to being aggressively active. They can really cling to sentimental objects and not let go.

They have a ton of emotional depth and understanding. They make excellent romantic partners. They excel in careers where they can take care of other people and use their creativity. 

Cancer Destiny & Soul Purpose

Cancer is meant to develop unconditional love. Because this sign is ruled by the sensitive, intuitive moon, the ego must accept the idea that they cannot know it all, plan it all, and control it all. They have to trust in something greater to guide them. They are deeply intuitive. This sign is connected to the third eye chakra, the energy of psychic intuition and metaphysical perception.

Cancer must accept humanity as part of their family and overcome any tribal tendencies.

Best Careers for an Cancer 

Despite being sensitive caretakers and mother-figures to many people, these individuals are often strong-willed. They can go into the military (Navy), get involved in the real estate profession, or get involved in a caretaking profession.

Because they are so connected to home, hearth, and family, they’re well-suited to career fields that get them involved in real estate or giving others comfort and security, like teaching, counseling, social work, healthcare, or human resources.

• Social Worker
• Nurse
• Doctor
• Teacher
• Preacher
• Real Estate Sales

Strengths of Cancer 

• High Emotional Intelligence 
• Empathy 
• Loyalty
• Creativity 
• Intuitive

Weaknesses of Cancer 

• Overly Sensitive 
• Moody
• Setting Boundaries 
• Closing Off From the World 

What is Cancer Like in Love & Relationships? 

Despite their tough exterior, much like the crab, there is a gooey, warm soft interior. Cancers are loving, caring, and deeply sensitive, making them wonderful long-term partners. Because of Cancer’s moodiness, they can often be difficult to be around for too long of a time.

Cancer Soulmate 

Ideally, Cancer needs someone who is sensitive, empathetic, and emotionally available is perfect for Cancer. Normally, Cancers attract the exact opposite, someone practical, ambitious, reliable, and completely unemotional. They are the most compatible with signs that share similar values and a similar temperament, namely those in the same element: Pisces and Scorpio. The next best bet is Virgo, Taurus, or their polar opposite, Capricorn.

Remember this: Compatibility is never solely determined by signs, let alone sun signs. There are plenty of amazing relationships that have discordant signs, and terrible relationships that have harmonious signs.

Famous Cancer People

• Robin Williams 
• Elon Musk 
• Priyanka Chopra 
• Tom Cruise 
• Lionel Messi

Cancer Friendships 

They might be cautious when forming new friendships, but once they do, they’re protective, reliable, and deep. They form solid, long-lasting friendships. In fact, Cancer often has the same friends from early childhood well into adulthood.