Sign of Cancer: date, meaning, symbol, characteristics and more!

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Jennifer Sherman

Date of birth for people with the sign of Cancer

Those born under the Cancer Sun Sign, fourth sign of the zodiac, are people who celebrate their birthdays between June 21st and July 21st. In the Southern Hemisphere, this is a period marked by winter, with temperatures that vary from mild to low and provide the perfect weather for the main characteristic of Cancerians: Romanticism.

Signs have many details that interfere in the interpretation of each one of them, which influences the personality, attitudes and various characteristics, so it is not because you know a person of the same sign as yours that she will be just like you.

So, besides your birthday, it is important to know the time you were born (it appears in your birth date), if the year is leap year, if there was daylight saving time, everything that is necessary to find out your sun sign, moon sign, ascendant, descendant and much more.

Special features about the sign of Cancer

Each sign has particularities that form the basic characteristics of its native people. This information is essential to identify personality traits, attitudes and reactions to certain moments. Check out some of these points.

Meaning

People moved by emotions, Cancerians are emotional and sensitive, with their sixth sense on the surface, they usually sense bad intentions and negative energies whenever they are around.

They give themselves with all they have to those who deserve it, but if they hurt them, they close themselves in their lair and go headlong into melancholy. As everything has two sides, for their light, there is their darkness or their vengeful and spiteful side that surfaces when they see injustices.

Spontaneous, altruistic and protective, they take care of everyone who is close to them, putting them under their wings. Considered one of the signs that most exudes love, if you are a friend or in love or related to someone from Cancer, you can trust him blindly, because his word is Law and trust is untouchable.

Symbol

The symbol that represents the sign of Cancer could not be any other. The crab represents very well the Cancerian personality: a person who can have a hard shell on the outside for fear of getting close to someone or even for excess of hurts and disappointments suffered throughout life.

However, those who persist and make it through the crab shell have the pleasant surprise of getting to know a cute, romantic and very special side of the Cancerian.

Because he is ruled by his emotions, Cancerians live in an eternal duality. He gives himself body and soul, but when he is hurt, he goes into his hole and closes himself to the world around him.

The analogy of the crab in the burrow also signifies the preference for homemade programs, in the safe corner of your home, where he is comfortable and without fears or trepidation.

Governing element and planet

First sign of the triad that makes up the element of water (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces), Cancer is ruled by this force of Nature, delicate like a calm lake, providing security in a warm embrace that envelops you completely.

Or he is overcome by anger, rage and becomes a brutal waterfall with ferocious currents. This will depend on the way he is treated. With the ruling planet being the Moon, it is impossible for Cancerians not to suffer from the variation of their emotions.

The Moon has its own light and illuminates everyone in front of it, Cancer natives seek to help all those they love, in a totally altruistic way, however, just like the star, they have a dark side.

The Cancerian can't always keep himself enlightened, which makes him melancholic and a little negative, so people of this sign need to be surrounded by individuals who will always remind him that happiness is on his side and that he is not alone.

Color, flowers and stones

The color that represents this sign is linked to two characteristics: the transparency of water and its relaxing sound brings us the purity and peace that we find in the White color.

The various nuances that we see in the Moon, ruling planet of the sign, reminds us of the colors Silver and Gray, with black also being a common choice to combine with these elements, forming the much repeated duality.

Happy colors can be used by natives of this sign, who often opt for pink (romanticism) or red (love). In the flowery field of the sign we have the White Lily representing purity, and Jasmine, considered Queen of Flowers for having an essence that dominates during the night.

The stones that represent the crabs are: the amethyst that neutralizes negative emotions, the Moon stone, linked to the ruling planet, and that awakens sensitivity and fertility. There are also others that make up this group such as Green Quartz, Emerald, Aventurine, Pearl, Amber, Fire Agate and Milky Quartz.

Cancer Sign Characteristics

Let's delve into the details of the Cancerian's personality, keeping in mind their basic particularities. These are the characteristics that make up their inner self and the way their exterior is presented to the people around them. Check out the main aspects of those born on this date.

Dedication to family and friends

Very attached to family, Cancer natives always end up looking for home shows or trips, the family nucleus is their safe haven. The family album with all the baby photos is their playground.

Nostalgic beings, usually dive into their memories in search of feeling again the sense of happiness and security of that moment, like something frozen in time.

If a Cancerian considers you a real friend, then you are part of the family, he will move heaven and earth to help you, there is no better friend than this. He is the one that if you call at 3 in the morning asking for help he will not think twice.

Protective and caring

With a giant heart that always fits one more, Cancerians are extremely protective, they can't stand injustice, either with strangers or, even worse, if it's with an acquaintance. If it's with a family member, then war is declared.

They are driven by loyalty, trust and fairness. If a Cancerian trusts you, they will never doubt, this makes them extremely vulnerable, so be careful when stepping on the ball with someone of this sign.

They take care of everyone who needs help, even without you asking, they will be with you if they realize you need it. Do you know that company while you are hospitalized or that friend who goes out with you to help you on a blind date? This is the role of the Cancer sign person.

Emotional instability

For all light, there is darkness. We know that not everything is flowers and with crabs it would be no different. Because they are ruled by emotions and have the Moon as the ruling planet, their feelings are altered just as the tides change with the approach of the star.

They can wake up today extremely happy and productive and tomorrow be melancholy and sad. However, nothing puts Cancer natives in a position of mind-blowing happiness like a love affair.

Indecisive and insecure in all aspects of their life, these characteristics make them give 110% of themselves, compensating for something they don't even need, but which for them is necessary.

Pessimists

Because they have always given so much of themselves, Cancerians get to know the bitter taste of life early on, being disappointed by people, situations and injustices which are beyond their reach. This develops a pessimism which, if not improved, can turn the heart of this little crab black.

If a friend betrays a person of this sign, it will take time for him or her to trust another. If something goes wrong in your professional life, it will be hard for you to believe that your work will be recognised. This can lead to you keeping wonderful people away or missing out on opportunities.

Sensitive and emotional

Being very attached to the past, Cancer people are nostalgic by nature and a little melancholic. When they go through their most cherished memories, this feeling fills them with a happy feeling as they are memories of people who love them.

They have a sixth sense very well known in the astrological environment, because they have such a deep connection with emotions, they usually always perceive negative energies or bad intentions around them.

They help everyone and do not expect financial or material rewards, what the Cancerian wants is affection, love and gratitude, but do not abuse their good will, believing that they are easily deceived people.

Cancerians can be spiteful and vindictive in the same proportion as they are kind and selfless. Be careful, because you may even lose your friendship forever and receive back in kind what you may have done.

Romantics

The main Cancerian characteristic is Romanticism. Incurable and assumed Romantics, Cancer natives will even come out of a state of melancholy when they meet someone who makes their heart beat faster.

This sign doesn't know how to be in the middle, either they go head first into the relationship or not at all. They love romantic comedies, those that make you cry with a happy ending and everyone declaring true love, that's why they are so romantic. If a Cancerian is in love with you, he will move mountains for your affection.

Intense and do not spare words, they may say they love you because they are feeling this passion, which can scare some people. A Cancerian has their life planned, the wedding, the honeymoon and all the family trajectory until they get old, this in a week of passion and involvement. Intense.

Professional interests

In the professional world, Cancerians are ambitious, and they stand out in their careers because they give their all in pursuit of the goal they want. They will do everything to get where they want to go, but they won't commit injustice or go over people's heads to get what they want.

Because they are sensitive, they usually opt for the arts. However, those who belong to this sign have a manipulative profile, which emerges from their being so naturally that they do not even notice it.

They like to create connections because they are expansive, they seek new friendships and get to know individuals in depth, and with this material in hand, the manipulative side comes out and imagines what it can achieve.

There is this duality of emotions. Because they are very family oriented, they are always after financial stability to make their family happy. So they are incredible workers, and if they are not careful, they can immerse themselves too much in work and forget about relationships.

Other characteristics of the sign of Cancer

Now that you already have a good knowledge of those born in the sign of Cancer, it is time to understand how the insertion of this sign in the astrological chart of the others works and how the relationship of Cancer with the other signs of the Zodiac is. Check it out:

Ascendant in Cancer

The signs with Cancer as their Ascendant are usually infected by the sign's cuddly and affectionate side. They start to look at life in a different way, with more care, protection and affection, getting closer to their family and trying to give this familiar touch to their environments and relationships.

They can take picture frames to decorate their desk at work, remember that friend's birthday and buy a gift, be considerate of those in need and care for those who are in difficult times.

Descendant in Cancer

The descendant sign is the opposite of the ascendant. If you have a Cancer descendant, for example, your ascendant will be in Capricorn and this Cancer - Capricorn connection is a bit problematic, like a rope that pulls each one to one side.

People of Cancer descent have issues linked to emotion and independence. In relationships they are anxious and afraid of rejection because they automatically think of their weaknesses, and this is painful for individuals of this sign.

Don't be afraid of your weaknesses, jump in and enjoy what life offers you. Give up that shyness that holds you back and makes you miss out on amazing opportunities. Get over it all and live.

Compatibility with other signs

Cancer has high compatibility with the signs: Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Cancer with Cancer has a good compatibility.

However, the relationship could be unstable as these are two people ruled by the duality of emotions and can have constant conflicts and lack of understanding with the situation itself. This is a tricky bet.

How does the date of birth influence the characteristics of the sign of Cancer?

There is a characteristic, which can change the aspects of people of the same sign, based on the day of birth: the decanate. Decanates are periods of 10 in 10 days, ruled by different planets depending on your birth chart.

Thus, those born from 06/21 to 07/01 are part of the 1st Decanate and are more protective and maternal; they are considered the most Cancerian.

Those born between July 2nd and July 11th are from the 2nd Decanate and are the most closed Cancerians, difficult to change. They are more distrustful and focused on organization, but are the most attached to things, moments or people.

Finally, those born between July 12th and July 21st are from the third decade, the last of the sign. These Cancerians are the most intuitive and sensitive, however, they must be careful not to get too deep into their feelings and their sensitivity may become exaggerated.

Therefore, you need to analyze all the details and put together an astrological chart as it will show your astrological life based on your date and time of birth.

With this information, it is possible to know how the personality, way of relating, emotions, senses, dedication, are connected to the Universe. It is worth knowing and getting to know more of yourself.

As an expert in the field of dreams, spirituality and esotericism, I am dedicated to helping others find the meaning in their dreams. Dreams are a powerful tool for understanding our subconscious minds and can offer valuable insights into our daily lives. My own journey into the world of dreams and spirituality began over 20 years ago, and since then I have studied extensively in these areas. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with others and helping them to connect with their spiritual selves.