Curious about learning more about the zodiac sign of Cancer? Learn more about the sun, moon, and planets in cancer signs.

Have you ever heard a friend say, “That guy’s a total Cancer sign,” and have had no idea what they’re talking about? That’s completely alright! The Zodiac and all its signs are very interesting concepts, albeit slightly complex.

You’ll really need to put in the time and the effort before you can accurately guess a stranger’s zodiac sign just by looking at them. So if you’re looking to enter the world of astrology, you’ll need to know the basics.

What To Know About Sun, Moon, And Planets In Cancer Zodiac Signs

If you or someone you’re interested in was born between June 21 and July 22. That makes them a Cancer, and makes this a great place to start your Zodiac journey. Here’s what you need to know about sun, moon, and planets in cancer signs.

Sun Sign

Before you get overwhelmed, it’s good to start with something that you’re probably already familiar with. Cancer, Leo, Libra, and the rest are all called sun signs. This is what people mean when they ask you what your zodiac sign is. Sun signs indicate which section of the sky the sun was in when you were born. If you were born on a day when the sun was in the Cancer section, which happens between June 21 and July 22, then that makes your sun sign Cancer.

Now that you know what a sun sign actually is, you should also know why it’s so important. Astrologically speaking, your sun sign represents your core. It reflects your personality, tendencies, and motivations. 

So what does it mean to have Cancer as your sun sign? The fourth sign in the Zodiac, Cancer is one of the three water signs, alongside Scorpio and Pisces. Water signs allow themselves to be easily bent any which way by their emotions. They value emotional connections above almost anything else. Aside from this, Cancer is also known as the “mother” of the Zodiac thanks to the nurturing and homey qualities that people with this sign often have.

Moon Sign

If there’s a sun sign, it makes sense that there’s also a moon sign. While your sun sign says a lot about what people immediately pick up on when they meet you, your moon sign is what people see when they get to know you more. This often reveals your secret needs and deeper motivations. If you encounter a fellow Cancer who isn’t a lot like you, then you may have different moon signs.

Here’s how the different signs can affect Cancerians:

• FIRE SIGN: Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius – As the word itself, “fire,” would tell you, fire signs are incredibly passionate and often fearless. If your sun is in Cancer and your moon is in Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius, this makes you very expressive since you’re confident with your emotions.

• EARTH SIGN: Taurus, Capricorn, or Virgo – Meanwhile, if your moon as a Cancer is in any of these earth signs, then you’re likely to be quite reserved and cautious. Although you feel things deeply, you are greatly motivated by the need to keep things stable, so you’re not the one to rock the boat.

• WATER SIGN: Cancer, Pisces, or Scorpio – If both of your sun and moon signs are water signs, then you have extremely intense emotions! This makes you go to extremes in most situations. That said, you should be careful not to let your emotions rule your entire life.

• AIR SIGN: Libra, Gemini, or Aquarius – Having an air sign as your moon sign is great if you’re a Cancer since it helps not to dwell too much on your emotions. It also allows you to tap into your creativity without caring too deeply about what other people have to say.

Ruling Planet

Whether it’s a good or a bad thing, Cancerians are often called the most emotional of all water signs. This is primarily because of their ruling planet, which is the Moon. This represents absolute control over your emotions, which is why the evolved and functional Cancerians have great empathy and impressive control over their feelings. The less mature Cancerians, on the other hand, emulate the different phases in the moon when they let their emotions dictate their lives.

Astrology is always a fun and interesting topic to explore by yourself and with friends. So what are you waiting for? Go find a Cancer and see how their moon sign affects their personality!

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