Cancer

Cancer, (Latin: "Crab") in astronomy, zodiacal constellation lying in the northern sky between Leo and Gemini, at about 8 hours 25 minutes right ascension and 20° north declination. It contains the well-known star cluster called Praesepe, or the Beehive. Its brighest star, Al Tarf (Arabic for "the end" [of one of the crab's legs]), also called Beta Cancri, is quite dim, with a magnitude of 3.6.

In astrology, Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac, considered as governing the period from about June 22 to about July 22. Its representation as a crab (or lobster or crayfish) is related to the crab in Greek mythology that pinched Heracles while he was fighting the Lernaean hydra. Crushed by Heracles, the crab was rewarded by Heracles' enemy, Hera, by being placed in the heavens.

Compatible Signs:
Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac (June 21–July 21), and it's represented by the crab. A cardinal water sign ruled by the moon, Cancer (called Karkata in Vedic astrology) energy is emotional, homey, and comforting. Here, we'll dive into the personality traits of Cancer and explore how this sign approaches life, love, career, and more.

Incompatible Signs:
Generally, the most compatible signs for Cancer friendships and romantic relationships are fellow water signs, Pisces and Scorpio, as they'll just "get it" with regards to the emotional language that Cancer speaks. Earth signs (Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn) have similar space-holding energy.

• Strength: Insightful, Wise, Smart, Pleasant, Quick-witted, Charming
• Weakness: Inconsistent, Gossipy, Lazy
• Symbol: Twins
• Element: Air
• Body Part: Arms & Lungs
• Sign Ruler: Mercury
• Lucky Day: Wednesday
• Lucky Color: Silver
• Lucky Number: 7
• Lucky Stone: Emerald