Cancer
- Usual dates
- June 21 to July 22
- Element
- Water
- Ruling planet
- Moon
Cancer is a water sign, ruled by Moon. The usual dates are June 21 to July 22. Protective, sensitive, loyal to home and family.
The constellation Cancer is faint. Its best known feature is the Beehive cluster, a tight group of stars also called Praesepe. The sign begins around the June solstice.
June 21 and July 22 can fall on either side of the sign change, depending on the year and the birth time. The calculator checks that moment.
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Questions
What are the dates for Cancer?
The usual dates are June 21 to July 22. On the first or last day, the birth year and time decide the Sun sign.
Is the Cancer sign the same as the constellation?
No. The sign is a 30 degree slice of the year. The constellation is the star pattern, and the two have drifted apart. The constellation Cancer is faint. Its best known feature is the Beehive cluster, a tight group of stars also called Praesepe. The sign begins around the June solstice.