What are the dates for Cancer?

Cancer runs from 21 Jun to 22 Jul. If you were born on the first or last day, the exact time and place of birth decide your true sign.

What element and ruler does Cancer have?

Cancer is a water sign with a cardinal mode. Its traditional ruler is Moon.

What are the main traits of Cancer?

Tradition describes Cancer as Caring, Intuitive and Protective. These are editorial traditions, so treat them as fun, not fact.

Not always. Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time, so it often differs from your Cancer sun sign. Our guide explains how to tell them apart.

Cancer zodiac sign

Cancer covers 21 Jun to 22 Jul. It is a water sign with a cardinal mode, ruled by Moon. Core traits: Caring, Intuitive, Protective. Facts checked 2026-10-27.

Cancer

21 Jun to 22 Jul

Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time. Read why.

If you were born on the first or last day of a sign, the exact time and place of birth decide your true sign.

Facts about Cancer
Item	Value
Dates	21 Jun to 22 Jul
Element	water
Modality	cardinal
Ruler	Moon
Traits	Caring, Intuitive, Protective
Lucky number and colour	2, White (tradition)

Traits and lucky items are editorial tradition, not science. Dates follow the standard calendar. Checked 2026-10-27.

Common questions

What are the dates for Cancer?: Cancer runs from 21 Jun to 22 Jul. If you were born on the first or last day, the exact time and place of birth decide your true sign.
What element and ruler does Cancer have?: Cancer is a water sign with a cardinal mode. Its traditional ruler is Moon.
What are the main traits of Cancer?: Tradition describes Cancer as Caring, Intuitive and Protective. These are editorial traditions, so treat them as fun, not fact.
Is Cancer my rashi?: Not always. Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time, so it often differs from your Cancer sun sign. Our guide explains how to tell them apart.