Zodiac
Cancer
Cancer, the crab, is the tender water sign ruled by the Moon — intuitive, nurturing, and deeply emotional. These are the stones and stars that protect a Cancer's soft, caring heart.
- Dates
- June 21 – July 22
- Element
- Water
- Ruling Planet
- Moon
- Birthstone
- Moonstone
- Lucky Color
- Silver
- Lucky Number
- 2
Cancer personality & traits
Ruled by the Moon, Cancer feels everything deeply and leads with the heart. They are the caretakers of the zodiac — protective, loyal, and devoted to home and family. Behind a tough outer shell lives an immensely sensitive soul, one that loves fiercely and remembers everything.
- Nurturing, loyal, and deeply intuitive
- Home-loving protectors of those they care for
- Emotionally rich but can be moody and guarded
Cancer birthstone & lucky crystals
Cancer's birthstone is moonstone, a glowing lunar stone that mirrors the sign's emotional tides and intuition. Pair it with selenite to clear heavy feelings and restore calm, keeping a Cancer balanced, soothed, and emotionally protected through every mood.
Cancer in love & compatibility
In love, Cancer is devoted, tender, and all-in — they nurture their partners and crave deep emotional security. They flourish with fellow water signs Scorpio and Pisces who match their depth, and find grounding warmth with earth signs Taurus and Virgo.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cancer's birthstone?+
Cancer's birthstone is moonstone; pearl and ruby are also linked to the sign.
What crystals are good for Cancer?+
Moonstone aligns with Cancer's intuition, while selenite clears emotional heaviness and brings calm.
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