The Cancer Woman

The Crab · Jun 21 – Jul 22 · Water sign ruled by Moon

Cancer Woman personality

The Cancer woman is nurturing, intuitive and emotionally rich, with a fierce protective streak for those she loves. She values security and tenderness, and her caring nature makes her the heart of any family or friendship.

Cancer is the nurturer of the zodiac — deeply intuitive, emotional and protective. Ruled by the Moon, this water sign feels everything intensely and pours its heart into home, family and the people it loves. Behind the protective shell is one of the most caring and loyal signs of all.

The Cancer Woman in love

The Cancer woman loves tenderly and totally — she bonds deeply and pours her heart into the people and home she cherishes. Intuitive and nurturing, she needs emotional security and that care returned in equal measure.

How to attract a Cancer Woman

To attract a Cancer woman, be warm, dependable and emotionally present — show you value home and feeling. Sincerity and gentleness open her heart; coldness makes her retreat.

Cancer Woman strengths & weaknesses

Strengths

  • Loyal
  • Caring and nurturing
  • Intuitive
  • Protective
  • Emotionally deep

Weaknesses

  • Moody
  • Overly sensitive
  • Clingy
  • Holds grudges
  • Retreats into its shell

Cancer Woman compatibility

See how the Cancer Woman matches with each sign — or compare full charts on the synastry calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Cancer Woman like?

The Cancer woman is nurturing, intuitive and emotionally rich, with a fierce protective streak for those she loves. She values security and tenderness, and her caring nature makes her the heart of any family or friendship.

How does the Cancer Woman act in love?

The Cancer woman loves tenderly and totally — she bonds deeply and pours her heart into the people and home she cherishes. Intuitive and nurturing, she needs emotional security and that care returned in equal measure.

How do you attract a Cancer Woman?

To attract a Cancer woman, be warm, dependable and emotionally present — show you value home and feeling. Sincerity and gentleness open her heart; coldness makes her retreat.

Who is the Cancer Woman compatible with?

The Cancer Woman tends to match well with fellow water signs and complementary signs, but her best match depends on the whole birth chart. Compare two charts with our free synastry calculator for the real answer.

Want the full picture beyond sun signs? Read the complete Cancer profile, or see the Cancer man.