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Aries & Cancer

When Aries and Cancer come together
in a love affair, it's a case of
opposites attracting. Aries is rash
and brash while Cancer is sensitive
and emotional. Aries can certainly
be emotional -- in a fiery,
impetuous way that can completely
overwhelm Cancer. Even though Cancer
usually likes to take time with
relationships, Aries's whirlwind
approach can be extremely
stimulating. Aries, on the other
hand, may find the Cancerian
sensitivity appealing; it's a good
balance for the typical Aries
bluntness. Troubles may arise if
Cancer's mood swings or Aries's
aggression becomes hurtful. Both
Signs must take time to listen to
their partner's needs and understand
that they're coming from different
directions to meet a common goal.

Cancer is the Sign of Home while
Aries is the Sign of Self. One great
dynamic between these two is that
both Signs are extremely protective
of those they love. Cancer uses that
Crab shell to draw around themselves
and their family and mate when
trouble is near, while the Ram uses
their strength and bravery, like a
knight in shining armor. Cancer also
provides Aries with a happy
domestic life and emotional security.
Sometimes they might build an
idealized image of their Aries
partner or be overly possessive,
which can really grate on independent
Aries. However, Aries can help by
reassuring their Cancer partner that
they are loved and cherished. Aries
really needs to learn to listen to
Cancer: the Crab operates on an
instinctive level and their advice
can help Aries avoid making silly
mistakes caused by that typical
Aries lack of planning.

Aries is ruled by the Planet Mars
and Cancer is ruled by the emotional
Moon. Mars was the God of War, and
Aries is a soldier meeting every
challenge head-on. Aries's open,
passionate nature appeals to Cancer,
who often internalizes emotions and
feelings. Cancer can have intense,
feminine energy and Aries can help
them learn to release it. The Moon
controls tides of the Earth, quietly
affecting all life; similarly,
Cancer works behind the scenes
(while Aries rushes into battle).
Cancer tends to be sentimental and
can teach Aries to slow down and
appreciate life instead of always
rushing on to the next thing.

Aries is a Fire Sign and Cancer is a
Water Sign. These two elements can
be a great combination if they work
together, using both emotion and
action to get things done. Cancer
can help Aries slow down and learn
to be gentle, while Aries teaches
Cancer to come out of their shells.
But Cancer can be emotionally
manipulative -- sometimes there's
just too much Water dampening Aries's
enthusiasm. Conversely, too much
Fire can cause Water to evaporate,
leaving Cancer emotionally raw. Aries
and Cancer must talk openly and
freely to ensure their balance is
maintained.

Aries and Cancer are both Cardinal
Signs. Both Signs are initiators,
but they have to learn to cooperate.
On the surface, Aries is the leader,
always rushing out to meet a
challenge, but Cancer is also
indirectly in charge through
emotional control and the ability to
weigh the situation. Cancer tends to
compromise more easily while Aries
can be unwilling to yield, so the
Crab may have to accept giving in.

What's the best aspect of the
Aries-Cancer relationship? Once they
realize they're on the same team,
the combination of Fire and Water
works well together. Aries is out
there getting attention and Cancer is
quietly supporting the back end.
Each partner's ability to provide
what the other is lacking makes
theirs an equal relationship.