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Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Water Sign•Cardinal•Ruled by Moon
NurturingIntuitiveProtectiveEmotionally intelligent
Cancer begins at the summer solstice, the longest day, and turns inward even as the world faces outward. This cardinal water sign is ruled by the Moon and concerned with matters of home, family, and emotional security. There is a protective quality to Cancer—a desire to create safe harbors for self and loved ones.
Seasonal Context
Cancer season begins at the peak of light and marks a turn toward home, rest, and tending to inner life even as summer activities peak externally.
Strengths
- ○Deep emotional intelligence and intuition
- ○Capacity to nurture and create belonging
- ○Strong connection to memory and history
- ○Protective care for vulnerable people and things
Growth Areas
- ○Difficulty releasing past hurts
- ○Tendency toward moodiness and indirect communication
- ○Over-protection that limits growth
- ○Balancing care for others with self-care
Water Element
Water signs share qualities of emotional depth, intuition, and sensitivity. They bring empathy, healing, and awareness of the unseen.