Cancer

Cancer is a sign of great emotional depth, but it can be hard to tell what's beneath the surface with this water sign. Symbolized by the Crab and ruled by the moon, Cancer is a sign with big feelings that loves to hide under a tough exterior. As a cardinal sign, Cancer pioneers the intense, internal, emotional realm for its fellow water signs to exist in. It's a sign that likes to feel its way through things, nurturing insights and transforming knowledge into wisdom. Cancer's big strength comes from not just its tenderness, but mostly, from its deep capacity for love.

On a good day, Cancer's energy is playful, brave, encouraging, passionate, and spontaneous. On a bad day, watch out for stubbornness, selfishness, isolation, and passive-aggressive behavior. Cancer excels when given space to follow intuitive wisdom, but letting others into the process proves to be a challenge. When planets move through Cancer, you may notice themes connected to your inner world are activated, like concerns around your home, partnerships, family, emotions, and what makes you feel safe and secure.

Even if your birth chart has no planets in Cancer, this nurturing sign still affects certain areas of your life. A Sanctuary astrologer can explain your personal relationship to this sign by reading your birth chart.