Characteristics:
Positive: loving, cautious, protective, sensitive, affectionate
Negative: moody, needy

Most compatible with: Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus (most compatible).
Least Compatible with: Aries

While Cancer is considered sensitive and a bit anxious, Aries tends to be spontaneous and dominant. A Cancer pet will want lots of affection which an Aries owner may be unable or unwilling to give.

The typical Aries likes adventure and taking risks. In contrast, Cancer is happy staying at home in the non-threatening and secure domestic environment he knows and loves.

However, all relationships can be worked on - so don't worry! A difference in personality can lead to the very best of friendships!

General Advice:
These Moon-ruled animals are wonderful with kids and love the comforts of home. They will do everything in their power to protect your house from uninvited guests and want nothing more than to make you happy. For a home and family loving pet, you can't beat a Cancer pet.

As they love the warmth and security of their home so much, Cancer Pets can sometimes be reluctant to ever leave the house. Cancer cats in particular are fearful of going outside. When they do leave the house however, you can be fairly certain they will not be straying very far away.

Cancer pets are great with babies and children. They love to cuddle, protect and give support. If you don't have any cuddly toys around the house, make sure that you buy a few for your pet to adopt! Cancer dogs also make great guide dogs for the blind.

Cancer pets can occasionally be over dependant on their owners for affection and attention. They are prone to becoming moody if their simple emotional needs are not met.

Cancer pets need peace, tranquility and above all stability. They are extremely sensitive to any change, so be careful not to suddenly alter their diet. If you do, they are likely to suffer an upset stomach.

Cancer Facts:
Cancer the Crab represents the forth sign of the Zodiac (22 June - 22 July).

The ancient Egyptians identified Cancer as the sacred scarab beetle, a symbol of resurrection and immortality (mummies often had a carving of the scarab in place of the heart).

The second labor of Hercules was to slay the many-headed monster called the Hydra. Hera, queen of the gods, sent a crab to bite Hercules' heel while he was struggling with his task. Hercules crushed the crab with his foot (which may explain why Cancer the Crab is the hardest constellation to see – it contains no bright stars).

If Cancer did not lie on the Ecliptic (and thus be integral to the Zodiac), the constellation would simply be considered an ordinary group of stars. It is home to the Beehive / Praesepe complex of star clusters.

The three Water sings (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) are renowned for their intuitiveness.

Ruling planetary object - the Moon

Primary color - Silver

Birthstone - Pearl or Ruby

Please note that the beginning and end dates of zodiac signs can vary slightly each year.