Cancer horoscope: Star sign dates, compatibility and personality

CANCER is the fourth sign of the zodiac.

They like to think of themselves as practical and down-to-earth.

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Cancer is the fourth astrological sign of the zodiac and comes straight after Gemini season.[/caption]

What are the Cancer horoscope dates?

Your star sign is Cancer if you were born at any point between June 22 and July 22.

Summer babies will typically fall under the Cancer or Leo star sign, which are represented by crabs and lions.

It is the fourth sign of the zodiac, and the shelled creature is a symbol of the guarded personality of those born within those dates.

Cancerians are also ruled by the moon.

The dates for the rest of the signs are:

• Cancer:  June 22 – July 22
• Leo: July 23 – August 23
• Virgo: August 24 – September 22
• Libra: September 23 – October 23
• Scorpio: October 24 – November 22
• Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21
• Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
• Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
• Pisces: February 19 – March 20
• Aries: March 21 – April 20
• Taurus: April 21 – May 21

Weekly Horoscope – November 19 – 20

This week, first, plant a picture in your mind of how you want to look, or feel, in the future.

Then harness the new planet power in your wellbeing zone to move forward. On one condition – that this is purely your own dream.

Saturn is a steady presence in your learning zone, too, helping you get back on track in any practical test.

Passion is right there, when you decide to look.

What signs are compatible with Cancer?

Best matches:

• Taurus – Cancer and Taurus are said to be the gentlest zodiac couple. They share emotional goals of love, family and the feeling of home.
• Virgo – Have a deep connection and complement each other as Virgos rule with reason and Cancer with the heart.
• Pisces – These two signs connect through emotions and many times it can be love at first sight.

Worst matches:

• Libra – Cancer and Libra are looking for two completely different things in a partner and that cause great disappointment.
• Aries – Tiptoeing around each other’s emotions makes a relationship hard work.

Horoscope traits

Aries – The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac
Aquarius – The traits you need to know for the air sign
Capricorn – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Cancer – The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food
Gemini – The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins
Leo – The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign
Libra – What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality?
Pisces – The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts
Sagittarius – The traits you need to know for the fire sign
Scorpio – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Taurus – The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign
Virgo – The key traits for the sign including loyalty and kindness

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Cancer: Ruby

This precious red gem oozes confidence, which Cancer needs.

It can be helpful to have gemstones that provide strength and emotional resilience deep emotional resilience especially when you’re all up in your feelings.

Which celebrities are Cancerians?

• Perrie Edwards
• Tom Cruise
• Tom Hanks
• Nicole Scherzinger
• Tulisa
• Ed Westwick
• Ricky Gervais
• Will Ferrell

Most astrologists have Ophiuchus out of the zodiac wheel, a calendar that places star signs in the earth’s four seasons.

This is because signs are based on seasons rather than the constellation themselves.

Where does the Zodiac come from?

The Zodiac is the term used to describe the circle of 12 divisions of celestial longitude that are centred upon the path of the sun.

The 12 divisions share the names we know as our star signs.

The term zodiac derives from Latin zōdiacus – meaning “circle of animals”.

Throughout history, the zodiac has been used to predict or echo characteristics of personality.

When is International Astrology Day?

Astrologers around the world celebrate their love of the stars on March 20 each year, the date that also marks the start of the astrological year.

Former president of the International Society of Astrological Research Gisele Terry told Astrology Hub: “Astrology is truly a global language.

“We are all under the same sky. Sharing both our common and diverse perspectives on how we relate to the stars is the gift of International Astrology Day.”