Cancer
Jun 21 – Jul 22
Cancer is ruled by the Moon and moves with the tides of feeling. Deeply intuitive and fiercely protective, Cancerians create home wherever they place their heart.
- Dates
- Jun 21 – Jul 22
- Element
- Water
- Quality
- Cardinal
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Lucky color
- Silver
- Lucky numbers
- 2, 7
Key traits
- Intuitive
- Protective
- Nurturing
- Tenacious
Today for Cancer
Someone in your orbit needs exactly what you naturally offer, Cancer. With Moon guiding your water nature, the spotlight falls on friendship and community. Say the difficult thing kindly and early.
All daily horoscopes →Cancer FAQs
- What are the Cancer dates?
- Cancer season runs Jun 21 – Jul 22. If you were born on the first or last day, you are on the cusp, and your exact birth time decides which side you fall on.
- What element is Cancer?
- Cancer is a Water sign with the Cardinal quality, ruled by Moon. Water signs pair most naturally with Earth signs.
- What is Cancer known for?
- Cancer is best known for being intuitive, protective, nurturing, tenacious. Cancer is ruled by the Moon and moves with the tides of feeling. Deeply intuitive and fiercely protective, Cancerians create home wherever they place their heart.
- What are Cancer lucky numbers and colors?
- Traditional lucky numbers for Cancer are 2 and 7, and the lucky color is silver.
- Who is Cancer most compatible with?
- As a Water sign, Cancer harmonizes most easily with Earth and Water signs. Use the love compatibility calculator to score any specific pairing.