Cancer Love Compatibility
In short: Everything you need to know about Cancer in love — the male and female love personality, the Cancer mate profile, and how Cancer pairs with each of the other 11 signs. Jump to Cancer's 12 pairings or use the free compatibility calculator.
CANCER MALE — In Love
In love relationships you are prone to sulking, daydreaming and you can be somewhat idealistic about the role you play. You do love beautiful women however you also insist that the love of your life be a good conversationalist as well. You are possessive once you fall in love and you expect a great deal from your mate. You cling to your Memories, old friends and habits and you truly resist any form of change. You are generally lucky in love and usually attract beautiful, bright women.
CANCER FEMALE — In Love
You need to be handled with tender loving care and you will turn away from an excessively aggressive man. You're the type of woman that will sacrifice anything and everything for your family and you'll also go all out for your mate. You love to be romanced and praised for all the little extras you provide. You love to cuddle and hug and can not be happy living with someone who is cool, detached and not interested in contributing to family.
CANCER as a Mate
Your sensitive nature can be difficult to deal with. You are often misunderstood at an emotional level You need a mate that can understand your tenderness. You match up you your own sign and the other eleven as follows.
Cancer with the 12 Zodiac Signs
Cancer & Aries
This is not a very good combination for you. The Ram's lack of tact and their hot temper is just too devastating for your sensitive and insecure nature.
Cancer & Taurus
The Bull is one of your best partners. You are both homebodies who appreciate good food, good quality and thrift. You can keep each other quite happy. Truly an enduring relationship.
Cancer & Gemini
The Twins play too many mind games for your soft and innocent approach to life. Gemini's flirtatious free-spirited nature is just too hurtful for you to have to deal with.
Cancer & Cancer
Together you are far too negative for this union to work. Emotional problems will exist throughout the entire relationship. Neither one of you has the ability to see the positive side to the relationship.
Cancer & Leo
The Lion needs to be the center of attention, therefore you will often feel quite neglected in this relationship. You have a tendency to nag and that will drive a Leo mate on to greener pastures.
Cancer & Virgo
This partnership lacks excitement, to say the least, however that doesn't usually matter to either you or your mate. Security and the home are much more important to both you and the practical Virgoan.
Cancer & Libra
Your mood swings are far too upsetting for the Scales. Libra Needs harmony and a variety of entertainment which really isn't your style or your intent. You create melodrama at an emotional level and would prefer to stay at home where it's safe and secure.
Cancer & Scorpio
You are both too possessive that can and usually does lead to problems at some time. As long as you deal with these issues promptly you can have a happy, satisfying and loving union.
Cancer & Sagittarius
The Archer is too worldly for you. You don't like to take risks and Sagittarians thrive on chance. This is not your best bet for a lasting union but it is one that often attracts you.
Cancer & Capricorn
Polar opposites, Usually there is a lot of chemistry, but the Goat does not usually have the time to show you enough affection. If you can put up with their workaholic ways you can rest assured that you will be well-taken care of financially.
Cancer & Aquarius
You are far too sensitive for the Water-bearers aloofness. Aquarians cannot tolerate your need to cling to them.
Cancer & Pisces
You and the Fish are probably the two most sensitive signs of the zodiac. Although you can comprehend one another you can also play emotional games and hurt each other. This connection can work if you communicate openly and honestly.
Frequently asked about Cancer compatibility
What signs are most compatible with Cancer?
Cancer tends to pair best with same-element signs and complementary ones: Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus. Cancer's opposite sign, Capricorn, is also a classic attraction — opposite signs are intense and complementary.
What signs are least compatible with Cancer?
The least compatible pairings depend on which life areas matter most. Read the per-pairing notes above — each one explains what works and what doesn't for Cancer specifically. As a general rule, signs that clash on element or modality tend to be harder work.
Is sun-sign compatibility enough to predict a relationship?
No. Sun-sign compatibility is a useful starting point but a full picture also needs moon-sign compatibility (emotional needs) and Venus placements (love style). Run a full birth chart for both partners for the complete view.
Does Cancer love compatibility differ for male and female?
The general astrological themes are the same — element, modality, and ruling planet are unchanged. But men and women born under the same sign often express love differently in practice, which is why we include separate male and female love-personality notes on this page.