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Cancer
June 21 – July 22Cancer season
Cancer covers anyone born between June 21 and July 22. It is a cardinal water sign ruled by the Moon, and astrologers associate it with home, memory and protecting the people it loves, like the crab’s shell. Below is everything we’ve written about Cancer.
ElementWater
ModalityCardinal
Ruling planetThe Moon
SymbolThe Crab
Opposite signCapricorn →
Spirit animalsMeet them →
Start here: Cancer essentials
Spirit animalsThe Powerful Connection: 5 Cancer Spirit AnimalsPersonalityCancer Zodiac Facts Female – 8 Cancer Female TraitsPersonalityCancer Zodiac Sign Meaning Male – 10 Mystifying Facts
Where Cancer shows up in our rankings
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All Cancer articles
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