Cancer Personality Traits: Everything you need to know about the sign

Cancer is the 4th astrological sign, they are born with water element and represented by a crab. 

They are known for being emotional, highly intuitive, extremely caring, loyal, empathic and somewhat insecure.

As a water sign, Cancer is associated with emotional depth, intensity and unwavering passion.

People born under Cancer sign are far-sighted, bold, opinionated, smart and creative. They exude a friendly and loving personality.

Cancer people come off as introverts, because of their socially selective nature. However, once they get close to someone, they open up easily and try their best to nurture the bond with them.

People born under this sign come off as highly opinionated individuals, who rarely change their perspective about anything.

Cancer people possess a depth in their personality, therefore, they come off as highly sensitive and emotional beings.

Because of their highly emotional nature, Cancer people often seem as moody or sentimental.

Getting to know a Cancer:

As Cancers are represented by crab, they like to stay in their own shells. These people feel the best and most protected in their inner circle.

Cancer is a cardinal sign, ruled by the Moon, which influences their ever-changing emotions. 

Cancerians mostly prefer deep, intimate connections over socializing with various people at once.

People born as a Cancer come off as unapproachable and distant in the beginning, but, they can become a great friend for life, after developing a level of trust and reliance.

Cancer Positive Traits:

Cancer people are extremely hard-working, forward-thinkers, empathic, caring and extremely loyal.

They believe in emotional depth, intensity and passion, Cancerians are extremely devoted and over-filled with the feelings of love, kindness and empathy.

People born as a Cancer are extraordinarily protective of their loved ones, they often go out of the way to protect their special ones.

Cancer people are extremely loving individuals, they are known for possessing a motherly instinct, when it comes to express love and affection on others.

People born under this zodiac sign possess great sense of humor, talkative nature and highly imaginative mind.

Cancers are highly intelligent people, who often impress others with their impeccable knowledge, spontaneity and creative mind.

They are well-versed individuals, with elite taste in music, literature, poetry and other forms of performing art.

Cancer people possess a good sense of fashion and style, they stay up-to-date and well-groomed.

Cancer Negative Traits:

Cancer people’s worst trait is their highly manipulative nature, they cannot handle confrontation. Therefore, they try to twist the facts for their own advantage.

They are  overly sentimental people, who often exude over confidence and ‘know it all’ attitude. 

Cancer people often give off the impression, as if they are the smartest people in the room.

People born under the sign of Cancer are extremely over protective, they over care about their loved ones.

This is why they often end up violating the peace they desire in their relationship with the loved ones.

Being overly possessive is yet another negative trait of a Cancer, they tend to forget the concept of boundaries, personal space and freedom.

Cancer people sometimes come off as pretty vindictive, as they do not easily forgive anyone, who does them wrong.

They hold strong grudges for a long time, as a revenge they can also harm others emotionally. 

Cancer people   are overly sensitive, they take everything on their egos. 

Whenever they are in a vulnerable situation, they often overthink and over analyze the scenario and lose their mind and take irrational decisions.

 People born under this zodiac sign possess superficial standards in love, they often suffocate their romantic partners with lots of unrealistic expectations, therefore, they often end up realizing that nobody can understand their emotions.

Lucky Numbers, Days, and More:

Lucky Number: 2, 7 & 9

Lucky Color: Blue, Silver

Lucky Days: Tuesday, Friday, Thursday  and Sunday

Lucky Stones: Moonstone, Pearl

Highly Compatible: 

Scorpio, Pisces, Gemini

Famous Cancer Personalities:

Tom Cruise, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Elon Musk