Cancer
Cancer Profile
Symbol: The Crab
Element: Water
Group: Emotional
Polarity: Negative
Favorable Colors: White, Silver
Key Body Part: Stomach, Breasts
Chinese Zodiac Counterpart: Goat
Ruling Planet: Moon
Cross/Quality: Cardinal
House Ruled: Fourth
Opposite Sign: Capricorn
Lucky Gem: Pearls
These people are very sentimental and deeply intuitive, Cancer can be one of the most difficult Zodiac signs to get to understand. For this sign, emotion runs strong and there is nothing more important to them than family and home. Cancerians are much attuned to those close to them and they are very empathetic and sympathetic. The keyword for this sign is Devotion, which makes them greatly sensitive people to be around.
Celebrity Crabs: Richard Simmons, Bill Cosby, Robin Williams, Lindsay Lohan, Toby Keith, Jessica Simpson, Mike Tyson, George W Bush, Michelle Branch, Tom Cruise, Princess Diana, Pam Anderson, Sandra Oh, Sly Stallone, Paul McCartney, Justin Chambers, Ritchie Sambora, Ringo Star, Lizzie Borden, Dannt Glover, Barry Manilow, David Hasselhoff, Prince William, June Carter Cash, Alanis Morissette, Courtney Love, Gretchen Wilson, Jacques Cousteau, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Mattie Stepanek, Kathy Bates, OJ Simpson, Toby Keith, Tom Hanks.
Best compatible with: Scorpio, Pisces
dependable, imaginative, responsive, committed, loyal, protective, caring
short-tempered, oversensitive, self-pitying, moody, clingy
their home, history, being appreciated, money
being alone, discussing personal lives, cruelty, financial insecurity
- Yesterday
- Today
- Tomorrow
General
Friday, April 17, 2026You may experience a breakthrough in awareness today by discovering how to improve your day without jeopardizing the parts of it that are already working. But having a brilliant idea is not significant unless you can follow through with decisive action. You have a lot going for you now as long as you don't attempt to accomplish too much right away. It's better to take many baby steps toward a long-term goal than a few giant steps that lead the wrong way. Ironically, starting slowly and building momentum as you gain confidence saves you time in the long run.
Single's love
An unexpected conversation with someone unexpected will produce some unexpected sparks today. And you'll be unexpectedly delighted and encouraged by the prospects. Maybe you'll even have an unexpected date tonight, too?
Couple's love
Your mind is going to make like a romantic poet today and wander all over the place. Imaginary characters in an imaginary place. Tell your partner where you're off to and enjoy!
Flirt
You feel like making a difference in the world, and most likely you know exactly what to do next. If not, see what your friends are doing and figure out how you can help. You'll find plenty of opportunities if you put it out there.
Finance - Money
Money brings out the best and the worst in people, even though lately it only seems like it brings out the worst. Whether you respond to its disappearance with emotion or intellect makes all the difference.
Career - Work
Stick with the current program, no matter what distractions may pop up during the day. If you persevere, you'll be able to move on that much more quickly when you're done. Luckily you have the kind of concentration most people would kill for.