The Month of Cancer
The Cardinal Water Sign of the Zodiac
Cancer Season
In the Western zodiac, the sun transits through the constellation of Cancer approximately during the period from late June to late July. This period is commonly known as "Cancer Season."
Those born during this time are considered Cancer natives, embodying the sign's core traits of intuition, nurturing, and emotional depth.
Element
Water. Cancers are deeply emotional, intuitive, and sensitive, flowing with the currents of feeling and family.
Quality
Cardinal. As a cardinal sign, Cancer initiates the summer season, embodying leadership in emotional and domestic realms.
Ruling Planet
The Moon. This celestial body governs rhythms, moods, and the unconscious, mirroring Cancer's protective and cyclical nature.
Key Traits
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, empathetic, and highly imaginative. They value security and deep emotional connections above all.
Symbol & Symbolism
The symbol for Cancer is the Crab. Much like the crab with its hard shell and soft interior, Cancerians are known for their protective outer demeanor shielding a deeply caring and vulnerable heart. They move sideways through life, approaching goals and relationships with caution and intuition.
Remember: Your full astrological profile is defined by more than just your sun sign. A birth chart reading considers the positions of all planets at your exact time and place of birth.