☽ Cancer: In Depth ☾

Planet: Moon
Element: Water
Symbol: The Crab

Cancer is an emotionally in-tune sign with a love for close relationships.  Cancer is ruled by the moon, representing femininity, maternal and female instincts, emotions, and intuition. Cancer is a sign that likes to do things based on how they feel. They may not be as boisterous or fast-paced as your air or fire signs normally are, but they do a great job of connecting with people on all levels. Just like a crab, Cancer may come off tough and sharp on the outside, but on the inside they are sweet, nurturing, and loving. They are somewhat homebodies, who like to have a comfortable place to home to at the end of their workday (they are almost always employed).
You may find that your Cancer friend is a really caring, reliable person. They like to be available for their friends. If you need to borrow something, Cancer has it. If you need a ride somewhere, you can count on Cancer. They are also great listeners and expert at giving heart-to-heart advice. Cancer is also a protector and will protect their friends and loved ones at all costs. They may be prone to bouts of depression or emotional instability, some days wanting to chat and other days preferring to be alone at home. Cancer often takes care of their friends much like a mother or father would, giving them tips, congratulating them on achievements, cheering them on from the sidelines, etc. If you give Cancer your all, they will return it 110%. Cancer is definitely more into close groups of friends than continuously meeting new people and they are often a staple of their group, loved by everyone. However, if you do a Cancer wrong, they have immense emotional power and may react accordingly.
As a lover, Cancer is a long-term type (much like Taurus). They are just as good of a lover as they are a friend. Cancer might be the homemaker or provider in the relationship. Female Cancers may take on a sort of "mother hen" role. They are normally not the type to stray from a relationship unless it's in spite of their significant other. They enjoy romance, passion, and relaxing dates.
At work, Cancer likes to have a long-term position. They may be either really outgoing or very reserved so a customer-service position is hit or miss with them. They are definitely caretakers who might do well as a daycare provider, babysitter, animal shelter or pet store worker, or another position that doesn't involve directly dealing with people such as working in a restaurant kitchen or other behind-the-scenes jobs.