Home is where the heart is for Cancer, a great nurturer and protector of family, home and tradition. This sign is ruled by the Moon, and the Crab's emotions often swing with the cycle of that shimmering orb. Catch that mood on an upswing, and you are likely to encounter a caring and devoted soul who can easily take the lead in romance.

The strong-willed, persistent Crab will usually get its way, but that's not a bad thing, since it usually means being drawn into a shell, which is rife with carnal pleasures. As is natural to a Water sign, Cancer's moods can flow like a meandering river or rage like the highest seas. Either way, the Crab rewards brave sailors with a seductive nest in which to test many moods, feelings and emotions. Scarlett O'Hara, that great protector of Tara, must've been a Crab!

What Cancer wants most is a partner who can take things slow and easy, secure in the knowledge that the ultimate victory will be sweet for both. An exchange of emotions is also ideal for the Crab, whether it's through sex, sports or some passionately-penned correspondence. Cancerians are great one-on-one and love that type of interaction, but they are also good at parties and enjoy dazzling a crowd. Consequently, an understanding lover is key.

A partner as intuitive as the Crab will also help to draw them out of their shell and keep them out. In the end, a strong partner who can set the table and be there for the Crab is heaven-sent, and if they know how to retreat when necessary, even better. The nest is the most natural place for the affectionate Crab to be, and if they can share that space with someone special -- well, that's hard to beat. The emotions of this winning sign help to make Cancerians empathetic and caring lovers, the sort of people who glow like the moon and flow like the sea.

Sensitive, gentle, subtle Cancer is likely to be offended by the Ram's sometimes brutal impulsiveness. One worships the family; the other feels hemmed in by it. Dynamic Aries resents being tied down to the home and hearth primordial to Cancer, and Cancer is likely to withdraw into a prolonged sulk if he or she feels abandoned. Only shared compromise, patience, and attentiveness can build this couple. However, the Aries will always be the boss. 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.

Could this be the ideal couple? Both partners are unabashed homebodies, delighting in simple pleasures: family life, good food, comfort, and prosperity. They cook up their own candlelight dinners, enjoy quiet evenings alone together, and plan their investments wisely, whether they're financial or personal. Mutual enrichment, comfort, and support are virtually guaranteed. They form a self-sufficient couple, a world unto themselves... as long as their home is comfortable and attractive! What's the best aspect of the Taurus-Cancer relationships? The steady, reliable team they make. Both Signs are dependable and nurturing, strongly oriented toward domestic life together. A mutual love of home and security makes theirs an ideal long-term, family relationship.

The road looks rocky. Cancer hopes to found a stable, comfortable home for a family; Gemini has an appetite for change, danger, and travel. If he or she feels free to come and go, he or she will appreciate the Crab's profound and genuine feelings; in return he or she provides great cheerfulness. Gemini's sociability helps the Crab out of his shell. But the latter will always be the first to want to go home to bed. If Gemini can squeeze out a bit of stability, and if Cancer can repress his or her tantrums, they'll love each other the way Air mingles with Water. What's the best aspect of the Gemini-Cancer relationship? Once they realize they're allies, they can soar to great heights together. Gemini is always thinking ahead and Cancer is quietly supporting these ideas behind the scenes. Each partner's ability to provide what the other is lacking makes theirs a fulfilling relationship.

Two halves of a romantic whole influenced by the Moon, they will spin a cocoon around themselves and the family they either already have or dream of having. This outer harmony is underpinned by a visceral need for intense emotions, the fusion of bodies, profound union. The Cancerian personality, turned towards the past, is sometimes unhappy in the present. Indulgence, tenderness, and forgiveness are the keys to the changing moods of this Water sign. If the couple separates, each half will wander like a lost soul, until a new love provides a lift. What's the best thing about the Cancer-Cancer love match? Their utter devotion to enriching their commitment and the strong emotional bond between them. Together, this pair will protect one another and keep their love safe from the outside world, as well as work toward creating a happy domestic life and nurturing a loving family.

The tides of the Moon and the Fire of the Sun... A strange alliance dominated by the Lion's strong personality. Leo dazzles, spends, adores. If the Cancerian is too maternal, too watchful over the family budget, or too critical of the Lion's extravagance, the latter may feel smothered, the way Water extinguishes Fire. But Leo's generosity should charm any Cancer partner. At home, the Lion accomplishes his role with majesty, which can only delight the timid Crab. What's the best aspect of the Cancer-Leo relationship? Their mutual commitment to a sincere relationship. Together this pair can share a supportive, positive and healthy vibe. People see them as a winning combination, and their mutual desire for a secure, loving relationship makes them strive for harmony.

This couple glows with a tranquil aura of harmony. Virgoan organizational skills reassure the anxious Crab, whereas the latter brings Virgo love and imagination. The devoted and dutiful Earth sign will never be wicked enough to push Cancer's buttons. The moonchild's moods are tolerated and coaxed back to less slippery terrain with patience and rationality, in the affectionate surroundings the Cancerian craves. Their life is orderly and calm, but never dull. They love each other simply, tenderly, and gracefully. What's the best aspect of Cancer-Virgo relationship? Their dedication to working toward the same goals. Both partners in this love match enjoy a stable home life and nice things, and Virgo truly enjoys helping Cancer along the way to achieving their goals. Their shared goals and desires make theirs a highly compatible love match.