What Your Cancer Zodiac Decan Reveals About Your Personality
As the sign known for being the moodiest and most sensitive of the zodiac, Cancer tends a get a bad rap. It's no surprise, then, that many Cancers don't feel like their sign is their perfect match, and their decans might be to blame.
Decans are an important and simple yet lesser-known aspect of the zodiac that we think anyone who reads their horoscopes should know about. Depending on when you were born, your sun sign might be primarily influenced by a single ruling planet (in Cancer's case, the moon) or also have influences from the planets of Cancer's fellow water signs. If you're eager to learn more, just keep scrolling for the details.
What's the Deal With Decans?
While the 12 signs of the zodiac are pretty common knowledge, the decans that exist within each of the signs aren't so well known. Each sign is broken equally into three separate decans. Of course, if you're a Cancer who's never felt like a Cancer, that may be because you have all kinds of placements in your star chart, but we suggest you start by looking at your decan.
Cancer is ruled by the moon, but only about a third of those born during this time are purely influenced by this ruler. Anyone born under the second decan is also driven by Pluto (Scorpio's ruling planet), while those born under the third decan are influenced by Pisces' Neptune, which explains some of the variances within the sign.
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Cancer Decan I – June 21 to June 30
Anyone born under Cancer's first decan, between June 21 and June 30, has only the moon as their sun sign influence, and will thus have some of the "purest" Cancer traits. Just as the moon shifts every day, waxing and waning with the cycle of time, Cancer can seem a bit up and down, making their emotions sometimes extreme and unpredictable. Of course, being sensitive isn't necessarily a bad thing. These Cancers are highly empathetic and in tune with the needs of others. They care deeply and are known for being very nurturing, often finding themselves in the role of a parent. They can often sense what others think and feel, giving them abilities that can feel nearly psychic at times.
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Cancer Decan II (Scorpio) – July 1 to July 10
Cancer's second decan, lasting from July 1 to July 10, sees those born during its rule under the influences of both Cancer's moon and Scorpio's ruling planet, Pluto. While still an emotional sign, these Cancers tend to be harder-working than the rest, with an intensity that comes from their passionate natures. They are also more individualistic. While first decan Cancers often surround themselves with friendly people in order to thrive, second decan Cancers tend to be loners, and even the more social ones usually keep their groups to just a few trusted friends.
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Cancer Decan III (Pisces) – July 11 to July 22
And lastly, the third Cancer decan runs from about July 11 to July 22, with influences from Pisces' planet, Neptune. While these types are just as caring and kind as other Cancers, the sway of Neptune also brings out their imagination and creativity, as well as a sense of romanticism. They're also dreamers who can get carried away in fantasy—especially when they get caught up in their emotions. With this decan, you can count on things never getting boring.
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