Cancer Compatibility

Cancer with Capricorn
There's an initial sexual attraction between Cancer and Capricorn because they are a polarity in the zodiac. If they can overcome their opposites in temperament, they can make a winning combination. But career-oriented Capricorn has too many other interests to give Cancer all the attention it needs. Cancer is shy, sensitive, and needs affection, while Capricorn is brusque, aloof, and domineering. Cancer takes Capricorn's reserve as a personal rebuff, and becomes moody and critical. The differences may prove too great for long-term happiness.

Cancer with Aquarius
Cancer's warm, responsive nature can be extinguished by Aquarius's cool self-assurance. In turn, Cancer's clinging demonstrativeness makes Aquarius feel trapped. Aquarius is quick-minded, unpredictable, apt to be impatient with cautious, hesitant Cancer. And thin-skinned Cancer is easily hurt by Aquarius's caustic humor. Cancer doesn't understand Aquarius's essential detachment. Cancer needs to feel close and secure; Aquarius is a lone wolf. Sex may be all right, but there's little else going for them.

Cancer with Pisces
Cancer and Pisces is an affectionate, sensitive couple who will help foster each other's ego. Pisces is an imaginative dreamer but Cancer is an imaginative worker-and together they can turn dreams into reality. Pisces provides romance in Cancer's life, and Cancer is the all-protective lover Pisces needs. Both are emotional, intensely devoted, sensitive to each other's moods. They'll hit it off in the boudoir, for both are responsive sexually. Cancer has to take the lead but Pisces is a very willing, erotic follower. A very harmonious match. 
Cancer with Aries
Aries and Cancer are fascinated with each other at the beginning, but sexual attraction fades in the face of many temperamental differences. Aries leaps without looking; Cancer is cautious. Cancer loves hearth and home; Aries hates being tied down. Resentments build up and they argue over trifles. Aries has a sharp tongue that wounds vulnerable Cancer. The more aggressive Aries is, the more defensive Cancer becomes. There's too little compatibility to work with. When Cancer starts to nag, Aries looks for the way out.

Cancer with Taurus
Taurus and Cancer are home-lovers, sentimentalists, and highly sexed. Taurus's easy-going, laid-back nature is a good antidote for Cancer's moodiness, though at times plain-spoken Taurus must be careful not to slight Cancer's feelings. Cancer needs someone like Taurus to depend on; Cancer gives Taurus the loyalty and feedback it needs. Taurus is ambitious for money and security, and Cancer has exactly those same goals. Similar interests and desires make for a harmonious mating.

Cancer with Gemini
Passionate Cancer fulfills Gemini's physical needs, and Gemini's cheerfulness improves Cancer's disposition. But all too soon Gemini's tendency to play at love wounds oversensitive Cancer. Flirtatious Gemini makes Cancer feel very insecure and an affair is likely to be volatile. These two have too little in common for a long-term relationship. Cancer needs security and domesticity; Gemini loathes being tied down. Gemini hasn't any patience with Cancer's moodiness, and Gemini's sharp tongue is too biting for Cancer's fragile ego. They are doomed to a downhill run.

Cancer with Cancer
Cancers have a lot in common, and that's the trouble. They understand each other perfectly and can hurt each other with little effort. Both are extremely sensitive, demanding and 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, they're sensual bedmates whose erotic imaginations are sparked by each other. But that's rarely enough. This treadmill goes nowhere.


Cancer with Leo
Cancer has to get used to Leo's extroverted cheerfulness. Otherwise Leo is generous, openhearted, strong and just what insecure Cancer is looking for. Cancer's marvelous intuitions tell it exactly how to handle proud and flamboyant Leo. Admiration and a lot of flattery are what are needed to keep Leo purring with contentment. Leo is domineering in the bedroom and a little too forthright sexually for Cancer. But Leo's sunny disposition is a wonderful antidote for Cancer's moodiness.

Cancer with Virgo
Cancer's responses are emotional while Virgo's are analytical, but their personalities mesh so well that it matters not. Virgo takes some warming up, but Cancer knows how to start the fire. This can turn into a secure, comfortable, and affectionate relationship. Cancer's struggle for financial security works perfectly with goal-oriented Virgo. Cancer understands Virgo's fussy ways, and steady Virgo helps balance variable Cancer. Cancer's dependency neatly complements Virgo's need to protect, and each is anxious to please the other.

Cancer with Libra
Cancer and Libra operates on entirely different level. Cancer wants love to be emotionally uplifting, Libra seeks perfect intellectual communion. Libra has no sympathy for Cancer's moods, and Cancer is made insecure by Libra's detachment and shallow emotions. Cancer is too temperamental and possessive for airy Libra. They have a hard time establishing real sexual rapport, and that exasperates Cancer. They both love a beautiful home, but Libra also needs parties and people and outside pleasures. When Cancer turns critical, especially about Libra's extravagance, Libra starts looking elsewhere.

Cancer with Scorpio
Cancer admires Scorpio's strength while Scorpio finds a haven in Cancer's emotional commitment. Cancer's sensuality is ignited by Scorpio's dynamic passions, and because Cancer is loyal, Scorpio's jealousy isn't provoked. Cancer's possessiveness will actually make Scorpio feel secure. Both are extremely intuitive and sense what will please the other. Together they can build a happy cocoon where they feel safe and loved. This relationship has great intimacy, intensity, and depth. Things just get better all the time.

Cancer with Sagittarius
Cancer's jealousy is fueled by Sagittarius's flighty, mistrusting ways; Sagittarius is bored by Cancer's dependency. Outgoing Sagittarius can open intellectual vistas for imaginative Cancer, but unfortunately Sagittarius won't give Cancer the security in love that it always needs. Sagittarius likes to wander, while Cancer is a stay-at-home. Cancer's commitment to total togetherness only makes Sagittarius desperate to get away. In addition, outspoken Sagittarius's bluntness continually wounds sensitive Cancer. Better friends than lovers.