Even if you don’t know anything about astrology or zodiac signs, crybaby, crabby Cancer is about as common knowledge as sexual Scorpios. It’s about as basic as zodiac stereotypes get. If you came here hoping I would debunk this stereotype, I’m sorry to disappoint. As your fellow textbook Cancer (born June 27th), I’m here to discuss common Cancer stereotypes. Take into account, although I consider myself pretty textbook, Cancer is only my sun sign, which dictates my personality according to the zodiac. One’s entire birth chart influences who they are as a person, but sun signs are the most simple and common. Because of this, not all Cancer stereotypes will apply to me or any other Cancer (unless their entire birth chart is Cancer which, in that case, god help them).
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- Emotional
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Yes, this one is very, very true for me. I have a lot of empathy, most clearly seen when I start crying when others do. Cancers are naturally a more emotional sign; we can’t help it. Ruled by the moon, Cancers are very sensitive to not only their own but others emotions as well. Because of this, Cancers have a tendency to have a stronger intuition for the emotions of others. They have high emotional intelligence, able to read what they and those around them are feeling. You try feeling all of your own emotions plus all the emotions of others and not cry about it.
- Spontaneous
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This one does not personally apply to me as I am overly cautious and meticulous when it comes to planning. I love my routine, which makes sense because I have a lot of Leo, Aquarius, and Taurus in my birth chart. These are three of the four fixed signs who all enjoy stability. However, Cancer, as one of the four cardinal signs, loves new traditions. Unlike the fixed signs, Cancer enjoys taking on new adventures and opportunities, although they are not notorious for being overly flexible.
- Protective/Loyal
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This one is extremely true for me. As emotional as Cancers are, they aren’t emotionally available or open to just anyone. It takes some work to win the trust and the heart of a Cancer. That said, once you become close, Cancers will fight to the death for the ones they love. Because of their high empathy, Cancers feel extremely vulnerable emotionally when their loved ones are hurt. Their pain is a Cancer’s pain. With that in mind, you also don’t want to get on a Cancer’s bad side. Cancer’s can be manipulative and nasty, just because they know emotions so well.
Often, the stereotypes we hold for the signs are based off overly simplified, singular aspects to their personality. In reality, all of the signs have positive and negative traits associated with them. While Cancer is hypersensitive and overly emotional, they use these emotions to connect with others and love deeper. Many don’t consider the source of these stereotypes either, or automatically write off stereotypes if they don’t apply to them personally. Entire birth charts (or even just the sun, moon, and rising signs) should be considered when evaluating the truth factor in these stereotypes.