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Dating a Cancer: 11 Things to Know

What should you know before dating a Cancer?

Get ready to be looked after:

  • They'll remember your birthday, your mom's birthday and your dog's.
  • Home is their happy place, so expect cozy nights in.
  • They're sensitive, so careless words stick.
  • Their moods change like the tides. Give them time.
  • They protect the people they love, fiercely.
  • They keep keepsakes, like ticket stubs and old notes.
  • Family matters a lot, so make an effort with theirs.
  • They show love by feeding you.
  • They need reassurance, especially early on.
  • Under the shell, they're very funny.
  • Once they commit, they're all in for the long run.

Who is a good match for Cancer?

Traditionally the other water signs, Scorpio and Pisces, and the earth signs Taurus and Virgo.

What's a good gift for a Cancer?

Something sentimental for their home. The cornflower is Cancer's flower, and it's on our Cancer flower print. Or try a Cancer candle for nights in.

More questions

What planet rules Cancer?

The Moon.

What is the Cancer symbol?

The crab, with its hard shell and soft heart.

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