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
Tuesday, May 12, 2026You aren't necessarily feeling as lighthearted as you appear today, but others won't realize it unless they push you to say something you don't actually believe. Fortunately, your support is not up for grabs to the highest bidder. In fact, you might not be willing to acquiesce to someone else's expectations right now; you just want to continue doing the best job you can without making any further promises about the future. Sometimes pulling into your shell is the best defense.
Single's love
Today be more receptive to new ideas and you could end up trying a few. Whether it's in the boardroom or bedroom, by giving something different a chance to flourish, you're adding exciting into a usual humdrum existence.
Couple's love
Watch what you say to your sweetheart today. If you're not careful, you're likely to say something you could regret later. Honesty is always a good idea; just make sure your words are kind.
Flirt
You shouldn't have any of those tip-of-the-tongue moments when you can't remember a word or someone's name your memory is all fired up and ready to go. Use your brain for all it's worth.
Finance - Money
If you feel like you're between a rock and a hard place, the hard place is your own crusty shell. You can actually crawl out of it if you want to. It's easier than you think and no money is required at all.
Career - Work
If you're in a hurry, you'll only make mistakes. And one of them is to 'purposefully accidentally' forget something you should keep in mind. When your emotions are easily aroused, they're tiny red flags for you to pay attention to.