Cancer
The dates above are the conventional ones. The Sun changes sign at an exact moment that shifts by up to a day from year to year (because of leap years). If you were born right at the start or end of the range, ask the Oracle with your date — it computes the real position of the Sun. Find my exact sign →
Cancer is the heart of the zodiac. Ruled by the Moon, it is the sign of care, memory and belonging. Cancerians feel the room before a word is spoken, and they build a version of home wherever they go.
Their strength is the capacity to nurture: people, projects and bonds flourish under their care. Their challenge is the shell — when hurt, the crab retreats and remembers. The Cancerian lesson is trusting that vulnerability is also strength, and that not every tide deserves to be remembered forever.
In love, Cancer is protective and deep: whoever enters a Cancerian heart is granted permanent residence. At work, they excel in caregiving fields, education, cooking, history, psychology and people management.
In the Gypsy calendar, your sign corresponds to ⭐ Star.
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