With the Sun in Cancer you lead with feeling. You are caring, protective and intuitive, and you sense the mood of a room before anyone speaks. Home, family and the people you call your own sit at the heart of your world.
The Sun is in Cancer for people born roughly June 21 – July 22. The exact dates shift by a day from year to year, so check your birth time if you were born near the change.
What are the strengths of Sun in Cancer?
- Emotional intelligence
- Deep loyalty to loved ones
- A gift for making others feel safe
- Strong memory and imagination
What are the challenges of Sun in Cancer?
- Taking things personally
- Retreating into your shell when hurt
- Caring for others at your own expense
What is Sun in Cancer like at work?
You do well in roles that care for people or protect something precious: health, teaching, hospitality, property, history or family business. A team that feels like family brings out your best.
What is Sun in Cancer like in love?
In love you are tender, devoted and protective. You need to feel emotionally safe before you open up fully. Saying what you need, rather than hoping it is guessed, keeps your bonds strong.
What are the key facts about Cancer?
| Symbol | The Crab |
|---|---|
| Element | Water |
| Mode | Cardinal |
| Ruler | Moon |
| Polarity | Receptive (yin) |
| Opposite sign | Capricorn |
| Body | Chest and stomach |
| Gemstone | Pearl |
| Color | Silver |
How do you find your Sun sign?
Enter your birth date, time and city in the free birth chart calculator. Your Sun sign needs only your birth date, unless you were born near the change of sign. See do you need your exact birth time?