Cancer Zodiac Sign: Dates, Traits & Personality
Cancer ♋︎ dates are 21 Jun – 22 Jul. Cancer is the protector who makes anywhere feel like home: caring, protective and deeply feeling. In Indian astrology Cancer is Kark rashi.
Cancer dates
People born between 21 Jun – 22 Jul are Cancer. Cancer is the fourth sign, the cardinal water sign that begins at the June solstice. Its symbol is the Crab, with a hard shell and a soft heart. The Moon rules it. The exact start and end shift by a day in some years, so June 21 and July 22 can be cusp birthdays.
Pure Cancer: nurturing, home-loving and deeply intuitive.
Mars-Pluto intensity makes you more private, protective and emotionally powerful.
Jupiter-Neptune energy makes you dreamy, compassionate and spiritually inclined.
Cancer personality traits
Cancer is caring, protective and deeply feeling. You lead by caring. Teams trust you because you notice how people feel. Work that protects, feeds, heals or houses others gives you a deep sense of purpose.
Cancer strengths
- Caring
- Intuitive
- Loyal
- Protective
- Great memory
Cancer weaknesses
- Moody
- Holds on to hurt
- Over-cautious
Cancer compatibility
Cancer loves deeply and protectively. You remember the small things and look after people without being asked. You need emotional safety and a partner who values family and home as much as you do.
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Cancer in love, friendship and family
Cancer loves deeply and protectively. You remember the small things and look after people without being asked. You need emotional safety and a partner who values family and home as much as you do.
Cancer friends are caring and fiercely loyal. You remember how people feel and you turn any gathering into a family dinner.
Cancer career and money
You lead by caring. Teams trust you because you notice how people feel. Work that protects, feeds, heals or houses others gives you a deep sense of purpose. Cancer saves for security and family. You are cautious with money and often build wealth through property and steady savings.
Healthcare and nursing Hospitality Teaching Real estate Food business Counselling
Cancer health
Cancer rules the chest and stomach, so emotions often go straight to digestion. Regular meals and emotional rest are the best medicine.
Cancer in Hindi and Vedic astrology
Cancer in Hindi is Kark rashi, ruled by Moon. In Vedic astrology your rashi usually comes from the Moon, not the Sun, so a Western Cancer is often a different rashi. Read today’s Cancer horoscope, the Kark rashifal in Hinglish, or find your real rashi with your free Kundli.
Cancer birthdays
Every date in Cancer season, with its own personality profile.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Cancer dates?
Cancer dates are 21 Jun – 22 Jul. Anyone born in this period has the Sun in Cancer; birthdays at the very start or end can be cusp dates.
What is the Cancer personality like?
Cancer is caring, protective and deeply feeling. Strengths: caring, intuitive, loyal, protective, great memory. Weaknesses: moody, holds on to hurt, over-cautious.
Who is Cancer most compatible with?
Cancer is most compatible with Scorpio and Pisces (same element, 92%), then Virgo and Taurus.
What is Cancer in Hindi?
Cancer is called Kark rashi in Hindi. Vedic astrology usually uses the Moon sign as your rashi.
What element and planet rule Cancer?
Cancer is a cardinal water sign ruled by Moon (Vedic lord Moon).