If you or someone you know is aCancerrising, here’s what to know.

What is a rising sign again?

While your sun sign relates to the position of the sun relative to the astrologicalyear(i.e.

Sarah Regan

(The sun spends about two hours traveling through each sign every day.)

It governs the self, the identity, and your first impression."

A water sign ruled by the moon, Cancer energy is emotional, comforting, and sensitive.

woman on the beach with cancer season symbol

Cancers also tend to be very in tune with their environments.

(Think of the crab retreating into its shell.)

This sign is all about growth, nourishment, and comfort.

Getting to know Cancer rising

Cancer risings are sensitive, sentimental, and highly attuned tothe moon.

They actually happen to be some of the moodiest people around, thanks to their planetary ruler.

Your rising sign also influences your appearance, with Cancer rising’s faces mimicking the moon.

They might have a luminous glow to them, or their face or eyes might be especially round.

In terms of their strengths, Cancer risings are extremely compassionate, loving, caring, and gentle.

They’re also known for having great memories and enjoying history.

In terms of their weaknesses, however, they can tend to live in the past.

Cancer risings can struggle with letting go of heartache, what could have been, past regrets, etc.

They place high importance on emotional security, so that’s a must for them in relationships.

For this reason, Capricorns (even a Capricorn rising) are considered Cancer rising’sastrological soul mate.

Theywantto share all the love and compassion they have in their heartsit makes them feel fulfilled.

Think gentle movement like swimming or yoga, or even breathwork, journaling, etc.