Cancer: The Introvert Sign
Cancer is just one of the negative signs in Western Zodiac. Typically, it is considered as a negative sign because it is more introverted. Similarly, it is a “feminine” sign and a water sign as well.
Basically, it is the fourth sign in the zodiac and actually one of the four cardinal signs. Typically, it is associated with the Moon and is said to be ruled by it.
Based on the astrology records, Cancerians are born when the Sun was of course in the Cancer sign. Likely, if under the sidereal zodiac, the Sun is in Cancer closely from July 21 to August 15. But if in case under tropical zodiac, it is currently there closely from as early as June 22 to July 22.
Being Symbolized by a Crab
The sign Cancer is symbolized by a crab, the crab that is oftentimes associated with protection and firmness.
Like in the case of most signs, Cancer being symbolized by a crab is also normally associated to some myths, figures, gods, etc. In the case of Cancer, it is something in relation with the Greek myth of the Lernaean Hydra, the mythical figure of Perseus, and one of The Twelve Labours of Herakles.
Possible Traits
Cancer, though known for being a negative sign because of being more introverted, has also some good sides. In fact, people under the sign Cancer are apt for being helpful, family and home oriented, protective, nurturing, watery, emotional, and most especially loving.
However, because of being more introverted, as what mentioned, Cancerians are also opt for being extremely sensitive, crabby, clinging, moody, and even pessimistic.
Cancer with Some Other Signs
Considering the birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc., Cancer is said to be compatible with Pisces, Scorpio and Taurus.
But of course, this should just serve as a a guideline and reference for people under Cancer and not actually as something as an individual profile or individual reading.