The Zodiac Symbol for Cancer
The Cardinal Water Sign
Unicode: U+264B (Cancer)
Symbol & Meaning
The Cancer zodiac symbol is depicted as a sideways glyph resembling the number 69, or two interlocking spirals. It represents the claws of the crab, the sign's animal. This symbol embodies duality, self-protection, and the cyclical nature of emotions—constantly moving outward and inward, much like the tides ruled by the Moon.
Key Traits
- Nurturing & Protective
- Intuitive & Emotional
- Tenacious & Resilient
- Deeply Flowing Feelings
- Imaginative & Sympathetic
Element & Ruling Planet
Water
Emotional, intuitive, and deeply connected to the subconscious.
The Moon
Governs moods, instincts, and the inner world.
Celestial Connection
In mythology, the crab is associated with the story of Hercules and the Hydra. Sent by Hera to distract the hero, the crab was crushed but placed in the heavens by the goddess for its efforts. This reflects the Cancerian themes of loyalty, defense of home, and ultimate reward in the cosmic realm.