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    Western zodiac · June 21 – July 22

    Cancer

    The carer. Soft outside, steel inside.

    Cancer at a glance

    • Element: Water
    • Modality: Cardinal
    • Ruling planet: Moon
    • Dates: June 21 – July 22

    Overview

    Cancer is the most emotionally attuned sign of the zodiac. Crabs feel everything in the room and protect what they love with everything they have.

    Cancer in love

    Cancers love deeply, loyally, and with a long memory. They want a partner who treats their tenderness as a gift, not a flaw.

    Best matches for Cancer

    Toughest matches for Cancer

    Common Cancer traits

    Nurturing, intuitive, moody, loyal, protective, sentimental.

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