Cancer Zodiac Sign
Cancer dates
June 21 – July 22
The Crab · Cardinal water sign · ruled by Moon
Cancer is ruled by the Moon and tied to home, family and memory. Like the Crab, Cancers are said to have a tough shell that protects a soft, caring interior.
| Symbol | ♋ Crab |
|---|---|
| Element | Water (with Scorpio and Pisces) |
| Modality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Moon |
| Polarity | Negative |
| Traits | caring, intuitive, protective, emotional |
| Strengths | Loyal, nurturing, imaginative and deeply caring. |
| Weaknesses | Moody, sensitive to criticism and slow to let go. |
| Opposite sign | Capricorn |
| Most compatible with | Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces |
| Birthstones in season | June: Pearl · July: Ruby |
| Share of US births | 9.0% |
Cancer decans
| Decan | Dates | Co-ruler |
|---|---|---|
| First | June 21 – June 30 | Moon |
| Second | July 1 – July 10 | Pluto (Scorpio) |
| Third | July 11 – July 22 | Neptune (Pisces) |
Every Cancer birthday
- June 21
- June 22
- June 23
- June 24
- June 25
- June 26
- June 27
- June 28
- June 29
- June 30
- July 1
- July 2
- July 3
- July 4
- July 5
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- July 11
- July 12
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- July 14
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- July 19
- July 20
- July 21
- July 22
Cancer questions
- What are the dates for Cancer?
- Cancer runs from June 21 – July 22. People born on the first or last day should check a birth chart, because the Sun changes sign at a slightly different time each year.
- What is Cancer’s element?
- Cancer is a cardinal water sign, along with Scorpio and Pisces.
- Who is Cancer most compatible with?
- By element, Cancer gets on best with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces. Its opposite sign is Capricorn.
- What planet rules Cancer?
- Cancer is ruled by Moon.
- How many people are Cancer?
- About 9.0% of US births fall in Cancer season, based on birth records from 1994 to 2014.