Cancer Zodiac Sign: Female

Characteristics of Cancer Zodiac Sign:

Females born under the Cancer zodiac sign are selfless.

If you are born under this sign you are always thinking of others, putting them before your self.

You are compassionate and nurturing.

You are kind, loving, and generous.You have a heart as big as the moon. You always want to help your friends or anyone in need.

You like to be of service and to make others happy.

My grandmother was a Cancer. This description fits her to a tee. She was always thinking of her granchildren and what she could do for us.

Of course, every sign has their less than desirable traits.If you are born under this sign, chances are good that you are sensitive and moody.

The moodiness is due to the placement of the Moon at the time you were born.

You can be ultra sensitive too.

If someone is in a bad mood or angry, you might wonder if it has anything to do with you or if you caused them to be upset.

Whateve the cause, your natural inclination will be to try and make the other person feel better. You like things to be jovial and harmonious.

Again, my grandmother comes to mind. She always tried to make us feel better and was great at smoothing out any interference between me and my siblings.

Yes, you can be quite the diplomat.

I could see Merly Streep (left) having these traits in her life.

Another trait is that you tend to doubt yourself and will avoid confrontation. So even if you are angry about something, you won't come out and tell the person. Most likely you will sulk and brood until the other person asks, "What's wrong?''At this point, you reply, "Nothing" with a steely glance. In your mind you figure they should know what they did.The occassional crabby moods and retreating into yourself when upset or angry has to do with this signs zodiac symbol which is the crab.

You are a strong woman but you don't come into your own until later in your life. When you do get in touch with your true power, people see that you are a force to be reckoned with.

Read much more about the Cancer female here.

Cancer Zodiac Sign
and Dating

You tend to pick the men that are not the best for you. You don't pick the most handsome or successful suitor. Instead you choose someone who could have a roving eye or lacking in some other key quality. Why? Deep down you don't feel you are good enough.

If Mr. Wonderful shows up this makes you more nervous. At this point, you could sabotage the relationship so they leave. You reason that this way you are saving yourself from having your heartbroken later; Your thinking is that it would only be a matter of time before he would have left you.

Your dating isn't casual. You date with the intention of getting married. You aren't looking for fun and excitement. You are looking to settle down, have a family and create a stable home life.

How to win over a Cancer woman: You need to dote on her; give her attention and show her that you care by doing something thoughtful. If she has mentioned that she likes going to the theatre, get tickets to the new play in town. Don't overdo it or you will scare her off.

Cancer Zodiac Sign
and Relationships

Romantic Relationships: You are patient and selfless.

Above all else, what you want back from your mate is to feel cherished, appreciated and taken care of.

You give a great deal in your relationships and get a good amount back.

You chose men who adore you but he could turn out to be someone who thinks first of his own needs.

Marriage: When you do marry, it is usually for life.

You are very devoted and faithful and you don't ask for much in return. They must make you feel secure and very loved. After that, you will put up with a lot.

You are well suited for marriage and family. You find it fulfilling and get a great deal of satisfaction from being a parent.

Female Cancer Zodiac and
Family, Friends, and Home

Family is very important to you.

You desire to get married and create a family of your own.

You provide your children with a lot of love and nurturing.

Friends: You make a great friend always trying to help others. You have a few good friends rather than many acquaintances.

If you are born under the cancer zodiac sign, you have a good reputation and people think highly of you.

There is a good chance that you might not even be aware that you are so appreciated by others.

Home - Your home is the place you feel most comfortable. You create a harmonious home filled with lots of love and tenderness. You prefer to stay home most nights cooking, crocheting, reading, and spending time with your family rather than going out on the town.

Cancer Zodiac Sign
and Your Health

Female Cancer Zodiac Sign and health: You enjoy robust health However, your one weakness is that you hold your feelings in. When you are upset about something instead of telling the person, you will go off and sulk, giving them the silent treatment.

This behavior of holding your emotions in doesn't serve you. You could develop gastrointestinal disorders and more serious illness' as a result. It is very important for you to learn to express your feelings and thoughts.

You can learn to do this is nonconfrontational ways. Rather than hurt someone else you turn it inward, but this will wreak havoc with your health. So please find safe, healthy ways to express your emotions.

Careers for Cancer Zodiac Sign

If you were born under the Cancer zodiac sign you have many options because you could be successful in so many areas.

You are hardworking, and have a lot of talent. You are a financial wizard and would do well as a bookkeeper, accountant or investor.

You work well with people so any job that has you interfacing with the public is good. If your nurturing side is pronounced in your cancer zodiac sign you would make an excellent doctor, social worker, or teacher.

You could do well in business. You are especially talanted in any area that requires creativity and would make a good writer or film producer.

There are also several famous designers born under this zodiac sign: Oscar de la Renta (right), Bill Blass, and Georgio Armani.Oscar de la Renta's fashions are feminine and soft (as seen in these dresses).

All About Cancer Males

A male crab is sentimental in love. Often times they feel insecure and require a lot of reassurance from their partner.

Read about the characteristics of the Cancer male.

And more about how they act when in relationships.