Cancer zodiac sign

Cancer Compatibility

The devoted nurturer of the zodiac · June 21 – July 22

Water · Cardinal · Ruled by Moon

Cancer is ruled by the Moon and flows with the Water element. Deeply emotional, caring and protective, Cancer loves to nurture and builds a cozy nest for the people they cherish.

When it comes to Cancer compatibility, this Water sign shines brightest with partners who appreciate its nurturing and intuitive nature. Below you'll find Cancer's compatibility with all 12 zodiac signs, ranked from best match to most challenging.

Cancer's Best Matches ✨

♍ Virgo · 98%♉ Taurus · 96%♑ Capricorn · 96%

Most Challenging Matches

♈ Aries · 54%♎ Libra · 60%♐ Sagittarius · 63%

Cancer Traits

nurturingintuitiveprotectiveemotionalloyal

Strengths in love: empathy, loyalty, devotion, intuition.

Growth areas: moodiness, over-sensitivity, clinginess.

Cancer Compatibility with Every Sign

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Cancer & Virgo
Soulmate-level compatibility98%

Cancer & Taurus
Soulmate-level compatibility96%

Cancer & Capricorn
Soulmate-level compatibility96%

Cancer & Scorpio
Soulmate-level compatibility95%

Cancer & Pisces
Soulmate-level compatibility94%

Cancer & Cancer
Soulmate-level compatibility89%

Cancer & Gemini
Moderate match that takes effort67%

Cancer & Aquarius
Moderate match that takes effort66%

Cancer & Leo
Moderate match that takes effort64%

Cancer & Sagittarius
Moderate match that takes effort63%

Cancer & Libra
Moderate match that takes effort60%

Cancer & Aries
Challenging pairing that needs work54%

Cancer Compatibility FAQ

Cancer is most compatible with Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn. These signs share harmonious element and modality energy with Cancer.

Cancer tends to find Aries, Libra, Sagittarius the most challenging — though any pairing can work with effort and understanding.

Cancer is a Cardinal Water sign ruled by Moon. This makes Cancer nurturing, intuitive, protective in relationships.

Cancer brings empathy, loyalty, devotion, intuition to a relationship, making them a the devoted nurturer of the zodiac.

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