I am Cancer, My Lover is Aries

I am Cancer, My Lover is Aries

Sorry, but this tryst is going to be tough. You are the first water sign of the zodiac and therefore the most sensitive. Tenderness, care, warmth, and security are what you crave most; you bruise easily at the slightest criticism. Home and family are your biggest priorities, but, for your Aries lover, the creation of new enterprises gets top billing. Aries is the first of the fire signs, so Aries are noisy, brash, full of life and aggression, and not very tactful. If you argue with an Aries, he or she will do whatever it takes to win. If your feelings (and ego) are destroyed in the process, so be it. You will wind up feeling like you were hit by a heat-seeking missile. Aries can be ruthless and they frequently go overboard. To make matters worse, Cancers can hear insults when none have been spoken or intended.

There are more difficulties. You have delayed reactions, Cancer, while Aries are quick on the draw. You may not be able to parry and block during an argument as quickly as your Aries opponent, tearing down your self-esteem. Aries is nothing if not straightforward, but the Crab walks in a kind of zigzag pattern, prepared to quietly scuttle into and out of any subject. Aries find this deceptive and calculated. Cancers justify it by calling their actions subtle.

You want stability: in marriage, home life and children. But Aries need to keep their adrenaline pumping, and if romance doesn't stay hot, they are likely to look elsewhere for adventure. Sex is exciting with an Aries lover, especially in the beginning, but for Cancer this will not be enough. You want to be loved deeply for who you are and to forge an intimate bond that can't be harmed by the outside world. Self-absorbed Aries can't sit still long enough for this to happen. Soon you will feel that they are all fire but lacking in real warmth. Don't expect an Aries to nurture you -- they have better things to do. This will depress you, for you nurture everyone and expect the same in return.

You may stand a chance but you will need to work really hard on this relationship. If you don't want to pass up this creature, you might have your custom horoscope done and see if you have other compatible planets in common. We are only studying your Sun sign here, and there may be subtleties that your individual charts can reveal.

I am Cancer, My Lover is Taurus

I am Cancer, My Lover is Taurus

Taurus are stable, financially secure, erotic, and loyal, so they represent many of the qualities you admire most in a lover. They share your need for a strong home life, and their even-keeled emotions provide a strong grounding to your stirring inner landscape. Water sign Cancers often feel like they are sailing the high seas emotionally, but a Taurus can bring you to a quiet lake. Both of you share financial savvy. Taurus likes to invest, and you like to find bargains.

In bed, Taurus is a lusty, deeply sensual, and thoroughly considerate lover. Taurus will bring all of his or her senses into play during lovemaking to enhance your mood: touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight. Taurus' sense of touch is particularly highly developed and can be the single most thrilling part about their lovemaking. They are also likely to be blessed with a memorable, sexy voice. Your Taurus sweetheart will adore your deeply soulful approach to love. You both tend to get jealous, so being faithful will be no big deal.

Hang on to this guy or gal. This relationship will provide emotional contentment and financial security, making this a love affair with long term potential.

I am Cancer, My Lover is Gemini

I am Cancer, My Lover is Gemini

The vortex of energy that your sparkling Gemini lover created around you was no doubt what initially attracted you to them. You'll love Geminis' ease in social situations, the many friends and contacts they'll bring your way, their curiosity, and articulate, lively conversation skills. Gemini are on top of everything new and current. But can you sustain the attraction?

Cancers thrive on togetherness, closeness, and strong emotions. Gemini, on the other hand, are cool, detached and elusive. You are sympathetic and compassionate, while they remain objective and somewhat distant, thriving on intellectual opinions rather than feelings. Geminis' initial remoteness and mystery may pose an intriguing challenge at first, but soon you will tire of the fact that they are always out of reach. True live wires, all their movements are quick, which could ultimately wear your nerves to a frazzle. A mutable sign, they are more flexible than you -- this can be an asset, for they will adjust to your varying moods quite well.

In bed, these whiz kids are verbal and witty, but your mood is often more serious and deep. They might not be able to groove on your emotional level. Gemini experience life on the surface, approaching it with a lighter touch, and are unable (or unwilling) to dig to the depths you regularly explore. Their penchant for analyzing everything -- including sex -- could seem cold, emotionally superficial, or just too much for you. They need variety and resist commitment, while you are just the opposite; you love routine and stability. The more your lover resists your possessiveness, the more clingy and needy you will become, so be aware of this.

Your lover has an adventurous spirit. Let him or her use it to get you out of your shell. In turn, increase your Gemini's emotional spectrum by showing him or her how to be at once vulnerable and safe with you. This relationship can work if you are aware of your differences, and are willing to work them out.

I am Cancer, My Lover is Cancer

I am Cancer, My Lover is Cancer

Cancer and Cancer is a true Romeo and Juliet combination -- a pairing of two moon-in-June romantics. Can your relationship work without the same disastrous results of those star-crossed lovers? Absolutely!

Cancers need emotional intensity as well as frequent, honest displays of affection, attentiveness and warmth. This is true not only in the early stages of a relationship, but after many years have gone by, too. Cancers who feel short-changed will shrivel up and die like unwatered plants. Your Cancer lover understands your needs exactly, for he or she needs the same thing. You both value home and family above all else and make excellent, caring parents. This is a relationship that doesn't depend on words for communication; you speak to one another in symbols and gestures, whether they be acts of kindness or a tender gaze.

You are both ruled by the moon, so the downside to the relationship is that you both are moody. When you are going through a hard time, chances are your partner will be, too. But that is a tiny price to pay for such a compatible and sympathetic partner.

You also have to watch out for too great an emphasis on the past. Cancers like to look back and reminisce. As a matter of fact, Cancers tend to complain about the present, and then rewrite history in glowing terms, longing to go back. This can be a problem if both of you indulge. If one of you is divorced with children, you may treat your lover like he or she isn't as important to you as your kids, which can feel insulting to your sensitive Cancer.

In bed, you both are sweet, tender and caring. Together you have the ability to make the earth really move! Water signs read gesture and expression better than any other sign, so bed is where you can express approval, admiration, joy, celebration, forgiveness, and, best of all, love. You both have a near-psychic ability to read each other's thoughts and transmit reassurance.

Sprinkle your bed with rose petals and celebrate love with your sentimental Cancer. They could be the best of the best for you!

I am Cancer, My Lover is Leo

I am Cancer, My Lover is Leo

This pairing can work even though it's not a classical match in astrological terms.

Leos are very different from you. Full of flourish and grand schemes, Leos embrace life passionately, and have a great appetite. Your lover can be egotistical at times. Leo is ruled by the Sun, and, since the entire solar system revolves around the Sun, it's hard for a Leo not to be self-centered. Leos don't want to get any flack about the amount of money they spend on clothing; the need to be respected and admired goes down to their very core. It's been said that Leo is the royal sign so you must know that Leos spend like they are heirs to a kingdom, and never tuck money away for a rainy day. You not only save, you hoard -- you two have very different approaches to money. To support Leo's champagne taste, one of you will have to be a substantial provider -- or become more realistic. Try to have them see the wisdom of two designer suits rather than five.

If you are in love with a Leo, you will love his or her masterly approach to sex and the many luxurious little gifts he or she gives to you. Your Leo will always be adoring and generous, and you'll be so proud to take this Lion or Lioness out in public. Leos are cultured, sophisticated, warm, and dress to kill. Everyone notices Lions when they walk into the room. Not only do they sparkle, they know how to make an entrance with style.

If you love your Leo, realize what the problems will be, and then work out a way to enjoy life with him or her to the max!

I am Cancer, My Lover is Virgo

I am Cancer, My Lover is Virgo

Refined, elegant Virgo is a superb communicator and fabulous conversationalist. Virgos make great writers; they are so precise about language. You may find yourself falling in love fairly soon, for Virgo is an earth sign and Cancer is water -- a fertile combo if there ever was one!

Astrologic textbooks like to make Virgos out to be dusty and dull because they have a shy or reserved quality. "Fine, underestimate me," Virgos say quietly to themselves. They like to take you by surprise with a torrent of passion on a dark, starry night. Make no mistake, Virgo can be a very skilled and ardent lover, especially when matched with an emotionally rich Cancer.

On a day-to-day, mundane level you also groove well. Virgos are practical, organized, and have the same security needs you do. They aren't nearly as moody as you are, thus provide strong grounding that withstands your ups and downs. You both are world-class worriers, so neither one will be able to calm the other down. Hopefully, you won't worry about the same thing at the same time! When upset, your upper stomach hurts, but Virgos' weak spot is the lower stomach. Neither of you can eat heavy foods and usually prefer light home cooking with plenty of vegetables.

Virgos are patient, even-tempered, and polite to a fault. They never squander money and they are exceptionally hard workers who always get ahead. Virgo is also ethical and can be counted on to do the right thing. That includes being faithful to you -- Virgos don't fool around.

With their sweet attentiveness, tender care, and lively wit, they will be a joy to be around! On this pairing I say yes, yes, yes!

I am Cancer, My Lover is Libra

I am Cancer, My Lover is Libra

It is no wonder you fell for a Libra. Libras are charming and completely irresistible. They are so refined, sophisticated (in a hip kind of way), schooled in social graces, educated, polished, and easy on the eyes. What's not to love? There isn't a rough edge on them.

The problem is that Libras interact with the world all the time. As a quiet Cancer you are private, reserved and family-oriented. When your Libra suggests you attend a mid-week cocktail party, you may be haunted by thoughts of the unpaid bills on your desk, the dust balls under the bed, or the report you have due on Monday. If you have children, you won't want to leave them either. (Cancers never like leaving their kids with baby-sitters.) Libras need to play and network, though. Ordering in or eating out nearly every night is Libra's other favorite thing to do, but you think take-out is expensive and not as good as what you can make. Most importantly, you have an image of what home and regular family life should be, and your vision isn't complete without aromas drifting out from the kitchen. "Ugh!" they say, "who wants to cook?" Your Libra may protest that if you spent less time in the kitchen you'd have time to do more things with him or her. And so it goes. Libras aren't good planners for the future, and with their Sun at cross-angles to yours, you are liable to disagree with their preparations anyway. Just try to be tolerant when you watch your Libra pack for vacation!

Not an easy mix, but any match can work if you want it to badly enough. If you love a Libra, give this relationship all you've got, and try to deal as best you can with the down sides.

I am Cancer, My Lover is Scorpio

I am Cancer, My Lover is Scorpio

This is a sexy, solid union if there ever was one! Wow -- the two of you generate lots of heat! Cancer's best match is always a water sign, and with Scorpio you've got one.

In the beginning, just give in to temptation -- spend the entire day in bed. You won't be able to get around to anything else! And even though this sexpot of the zodiac looks as if he or she would be the kind to have a roving eye, in truth, Scorpio doesn't. Scorpios want just what you do -- a stable home, kids, privacy, and great sex for the rest of their lives! Fidelity is a hugely important issue with Scorpios -- they are possessive -- but this only reassures you about their intentions.

You match each other's emotional intensity and can communicate completely without words. This is particularly helpful in times of stress when Scorpio's sharp antennae pick up unspoken distress signals just like your antennae do. Scorpios do have their moods, but so do Cancers, so you understand each other. You will have the right instincts about handling their occasional anger toward you. You will know when to ignore it (like when they're depressed or feeling vulnerable) and when to draw the line and set them straight (like when they're acting egotistical and irrational). Your Scorpio will want ultimate control but you have considerable charm and ESP on your side, Cancer. So negotiate. They are more fixed in their opinions than Cancers are, so you may have to talk your way through lots of issues with your Scorpio.

But in the end, who cares? This lover adores you, and is one in a million. Grab your Scorpio with two hands and don't let go.

I am Cancer, My Lover is Sagittarius

I am Cancer, My Lover is Sagittarius

This match is not the best idea. Sagittarius seem so worldly, cultured, and educated, so versed on a wide variety of topics, that it is no wonder you were mesmerized by their sparkling conversation. Your Sagittarius likes to philosophize about such truly important issues in life: Why do bad things happen to good people? Is there such a thing as Fate? Can prejudice really be eradicated? Phew! Sagittarius' job is to ask the hard questions. It is no wonder you are enraptured -- when Sagittarius talk, Cancers will love to listen. But while you are spiritual and intuitive, Sagittarius are inherently intellectual and analytical. Your lover could dismiss your gut point of view as irrelevant nonsense, even though you know it's not. Sagittarius can also get arrogant and tactless. When you tell them you are hurt, they can retort, "Again?" They may make you feel like a bleeding heart or a nutcase.

In bed you will discover how very different you really are. Your Sagittarius lover is all athletics and recreational fun, while you want to give and receive deeply moving, spiritual and emotional love. You can enjoy your Sagittarius lover, but I don't think you will feel ultimately nourished and cared for.

If you love them nevertheless, it is possible you have certain planets in your chart that are compatible with theirs. They are a mutable sign -- very flexible -- so you might also get your lover to understand your viewpoint in time. Keep trying.

I am Cancer, My Lover is Capricorn

I am Cancer, My Lover is Capricorn

Your lover is ambitious and career-driven, and has probably made it to the very top of his or her profession. You have considerable drive too, so you not only understand where your Capricorn comes from, you support it! This is a good pairing. Your lover is an earth sign, so he or she is practical, solid and trustworthy. Capricorns always earn a good living and usually have bright futures. Big corporations, particularly, like employing these reliable, take-charge Goats. They like to invest as much of their income as they possibly can, and since you are a saver too, you'll be compatible money-wise.

As a water sign, you add your gifts of intuition and sensitivity to this match and enlarge the scope of their emotional spectrum. In bed, you two are a perfect match; your Capricorn will take his or her slow, loving time and you will wrap them in a sensuous dream as only a water sign could. Capricorns are not usually given to affairs, no matter how many admirers their success attracts. This satisfies your need for emotional security.

You will be master of the home and hearth in this relationship, and possibly the children, too (you love kids). You can provide Capricorn with the kind of private life he or she always dreamed of. Your Capricorn will have his or her work, and even though you'll see him or her become a radical workaholic, you'll tolerate it without complaint.

This extraordinary match is not one to be missed!

I am Cancer, My Lover is Aquarius

I am Cancer, My Lover is Aquarius

You and Aquarius are of a different breed. You will have to work extra hard to overcome the basic problems you'll encounter within this relationship.

Aquarius live life like research scientists, gathering data and making rational conclusions. Cancers, on the other hand, know from experience that their hearts always steer them in the right direction. Cancers know that everyday facts can be deceptive depending on how they are presented, so they've come to rely on their gut reactions. As a water sign, Cancers have a more highly developed intuition than Aquarius, and this instinct will work especially well for you.

The Aquarius aloofness will trouble you. It may initially attract you to this mysterious and alluring loner, but in time he or she could break your heart. You are warm, engaging, compassionate and tender. When your Aquarius doesn't call or respond wholeheartedly, you will compare his or her behavior to your own under the same circumstances. This may not make you feel any better. The trouble is, Aquarius has a blind eye when it comes to passion and has trouble feeling like part of a twosome. Aquarius will love your capacity for deep emotions, but he or she simply doesn't feel things as deeply. This puts you forever in the role of the giver.

You want family, closeness, and commitment more than anything else in life. Aquarius want freedom, independence, and a chance to explore and understand their own identity. Aquarius resist marriage for this same reason, feeling it will impinge on their needs. In time, you may be able to reassure yours enough to get him or her to commit, but your Aquarius will never give you the warmth you crave. Aquarius find you too moody and easily slighted, whereas you find them somewhat cool and crusty at times.

But Aquarius have the most beautiful eyes and tend to be light in color. Their gaze can convince you to agree to practically anything. In bed, they will dazzle you with their electric lovemaking. Aquarius can send you to another world, but it's all fun and games, because in all the other areas that matter to them, they'll know you two don't click. And so will you.

Cancer is traditional in outlook; Aquarius cares nothing about the past, is only interested in the future, and loves to break rules. They march to a different drummer because their role in the Universe is to question all preconceptions. As a Cancer, you may find this hard to deal with over the years. In time you may ask yourself if you can sacrifice so much of yourself to their personality. You are more flexible than fixed sign Aquarius, so you are the one who will have to make adjustments. Sooner or later you could find yourself worn out.

You may be nodding, seeing the writing on the wall. If you love your Aquarius, possibly you have the moon or other planets in a highly compatible relationship to their Sun. We are only studying the Sun sign here, so have your custom chart drawn up and decide what to do about your relationship later. You need time together before you make any serious decisions.

I am Cancer, My Lover is Pisces

I am Cancer, My Lover is Pisces

It is no wonder you fell in love with a Pisces; this is one of the most heavenly matches for you because you share a near-psychic ability to communicate. At times, all you need to do is look at one another to let each other know what's up. Pisces is the most highly developed of the water signs (they're great at reading body language) and has the strongest need of all the water signs to relieve suffering in others. Pisces know your strongest fears without whispering a word, and they know how to soothe you, too. Pisces will never hurt you, for they are so easily hurt themselves.

Nowhere is Pisces' intuition more apparent than when you two disagree. Pisces can bypass the angry words and see your pain and frustration. The Fish swims to the depths of your underlying feelings and thoughts. They'll unravel your psychic knots so well it's mind-blowing! Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac, which makes them the most empathetic and in tune with the Universe. Pisces always speaks to the hidden rather than the obvious; they see so clearly.

You like control but Pisces isn't into power struggles, so they don't mind. They will be willing to have you lead because they want many of the same things you do: a stable home, children, culture, and the opportunity to express themselves creatively. Pisces are refined and elegant. You both experience the conflict between the need for solitude and a fun social life. Pisces have to spend time meditating on the deeper meaning of life, which you are also more than willing to do.

In the privacy of the bedroom you will encounter the full force of their emotions. Pisces never view sex as recreation, but rather as an out-of-this-world communion of two souls. Sex between you two is spiritual, lusty, powerful and ardent. Pisces will worship you, thrill you, and clasp you in the full force of their love for you. In return, you will transmit passion to your lover on a freer level than you've ever been able to with anyone else. You satisfy perfectly one another's needs. As said earlier, Pisces speaks best without words, for their sign rules symbols and gesture, and this makes sex mind-blowing indeed.

Both of you are romantic and sentimental creatures, and will enjoy reading poetry to each other out loud, spreading the bed with rose petals, burning scented candles, and playing special music to accompany your lovemaking. There is no end to the care you will take of one another.

Pisces are not usually oriented toward making money, so hopefully you can make a major contribution. Still, there are Pisces who do very well financially in the creative arts. Pisces must go with the careers their hearts dictate to them, or they will be miserable. Pisces have trouble dealing with large doses of reality, so you may have to be the more pragmatic and realistic part of the team. Reality bruises delicate Pisces, so they will spread a thin veil of love around both of you for protection. The world you enter will be more beautiful than any you have ever seen.

This is true, blissful love, and you and your Pisces will protect, nurture, and strengthen the bonds that hold you close.