What are the Cancer dates?
Cancer covers birthdays from 21 June – 22 July. The boundary dates can shift by about a day depending on the birth year.
Cancer
21 June – 22 July
Water elementCardinal modalityRuled by Moon
Cancer is the fourth sign, covering birthdays from 21 June to 22 July. A Water sign ruled by the Moon, Cancer is known for being sensitive to others' feelings, affectionate, and putting home and family first.
Cancer at a Glance
| Position | 4 of 12 |
| Dates | 21 June – 22 July |
| Symbol | ♋ The Crab |
| Element | Water |
| Modality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Moon |
Cancer Traits
In popular astrology, Cancer is usually described as caring, intuitive, protective, and family-oriented.
CaringIntuitiveProtectiveFamily-oriented
Cancer Compatibility
In popular astrology, Cancer is considered a good match for its fellow Water signs and for signs of its partner element.
Frequently Asked Questions
What element is Cancer?
Cancer is a Water sign along with Scorpio and Pisces, with the Cardinal modality.
What is the ruling planet of Cancer?
The ruling planet of Cancer is Moon, and its symbol is The Crab (♋).
What are Cancer's typical traits?
In popular astrology, Cancer is usually described as caring, intuitive, protective, and family-oriented.
Which signs are compatible with Cancer?
In popular astrology, Cancer tends to get along with its fellow Water signs (Scorpio and Pisces) and with the Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn).
The zodiac content on this page is a general reference based on popular astrology and is meant for entertainment, not scientific fact.