As the most maternal sign in the zodiac, Cancer has an instinct for closeness that few signs can equal. The family you were born into never ceases to play a central role in your consciousness, whether positive or negative (or, more likely, a confusing amalgamation of both). You lavish attention on friends and lovers alike, and in the absence of a committed romantic partner, you turn friends into family.
Cancer has a talent for intimacy and caring. When you’re in love, you blithely ignore the most obvious flaws while homing in on your beloved’s hidden potential. Loving, generous, sentimental, and maternal, you need to be with someone who shares your drive and your willingness to explore complex emotional issues. When you find such a person, you’re totally supportive — even when the reverse isn’t true. You also have a tendency to cling. The smothering mother is a Cancerian archetype for good reason: Sometimes you can’t let go, not even a teensy bit.
Cancerians are vulnerable—to praise as well as criticism. Let them know directly and forthrightly how much you admire them. Nothing will draw Cancerians out of their shells more readily than the warmth of approval. Pick out a quality that you can, in all sincerity, compliment them on. Do you like what he’s wearing? Her smile? Their ability to listen attentively? (No one is better at this than Cancer.) Tell them so. Don’t be insincere and single out some quality merely for the sake of having something complimentary to say. Cancerians can always spot the difference between the compliment that is sincere and the one meant only to cajole.
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If you fall for a Cancer, think roses, kisses, chocolate, and candlelight. A monogamist at heart, Cancer is tender and amorous — the real deal. Go to the ocean. Go dancing. Go anywhere by moonlight. Some signs do these things because they think they should. Cancerians do them because they respond to these traditional symbols — and because they crave intimacy. Three suggestions: Ask about your Crab’s entire family tree; prove that you can cook; and be willing to discuss your emotions — in glorious detail.
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Cancer & Cancer: You have a lot in common, and that’s the trouble. You’re intuitive and responsive, with plenty of energy and drive.You understand each other perfectly and can wound each other without even trying. You are both too sensitive, too demanding, too dependent. Cancers are obsessively concerned with their emotional psyches: Each needs an enormous amount of attention, coddling, and reassurance, and resents the other for not giving enough. On the plus side, you’re sensual bedmates whose erotic imaginations are sparked by each other. But that’s rarely enough. This treadmill goes nowhere. And remember: Emotions run high during full Moons, and you both feel the pull.
Cancer & Leo: The domineering Lion loves passion, adventure, and five- star hotels; the moody Crab wants a quieter life in a cosy cottage covered in vines. If Leo is willing to downsize expectations and Cancer is ready to stroke the Lion’s fragile ego and take a chance, you can find common ground.
Cancer & Virgo: After you establish some trust, Cancer helps Virgo relax, and Virgo helps Cancer feel more secure. Problems arise with emotional issues. Super sensitive Cancer wants to discuss feelings, while critical Virgo prefers to skip the emotional stuff (unless it can be approached in a calm and systematic way) and make practical plans.
Cancer & Libra: Domestic Cancer and artistic Libra have a fabulous time decorating a house together. But Cancer’s emotional sensitivities cause logical Libra to pull back. Like other signs that square each other, this isn’t a simpatico pairing, though Libra’s desire to be mated — combined with Cancer’s need to nest — can be a mitigating factor.
Cancer & Scorpio: You’re both in touch with your feelings and in love with love. You probably have a deeply intuitive relationship, though problems may arise when Scorpio can’t cope with the quick ebb and flow of Cancerian emotions. Scorpio feelings, while deep, change slowly; Cancer feelings are in constant flux.
Cancer & Sagittarius: Cancer wants to love, nourish, and possess; Sagittarius can’t be possessed. Though you may love each other intensely, you’re completely different. Be warned.
Cancer & Capricorn: Like every pair of opposites, this one has pluses and minuses. Moody Cancer has an intuitive sense for how things ought to be done; sensible Capricorn prefers to go by the book. That’s a small difference, given that Capricorn helps Cancer feel protected, Cancer helps Capricorn feel loved, and you share a reverence for tradition and family.
Cancer & Aquarius: Warm, nurturing Cancer with cool, detached Aquarius? Not recommended, though some couples have defied the odds.
Cancer & Pisces: You’re equally sensitive. Great feeling flows between you, your rhythms are similar, and you may even share a rare psychic connection. This is a perfect match, though Cancer, who loves to rescue, may find it difficult to overcome the famed Piscean ability to self- destruct.
