When Gemini and Cancer come together in a love affair, it may be a rather
curious relationship. Sensitive, emotional Cancer has trouble communicating
clearly, but clear communication is what defines Gemini. Gemini's chivalrous
nature and silver tongue may encourage the Crab to come out of its shell more
quickly than usual; Cancer, in turn, can teach Gemini to slow down and
appreciate the world, which the frenetic Twins hardly ever take time to do. If
Gemini seems to ignore Cancer or doesn't provide them with as much reassurance
and intimacy as Cancer needs, trouble may ensue. These two Signs approach the
world in such different manners that they must be able to understand and accept
one another's differences. Out in the "real world," next door neighbours often
don't fully understand each other's needs, then again maybe you two could find
love with the sign next to each other. Remember, when you're involved with a
Gemini, you're involved with a jack-of-all-trades, a whiz-kid, a trickster and a
messenger. When you're involved with a Cancer, you're involved with a parent, a
patriot, a nurse and a night-owl.
If you can give a Gemini good communication, social interchanges and a variety
of life experience, then you have a better chance of getting their love and
affection. If you can give a Cancer emotional commitment and security, a loving
home and some care for children, you have a better chance of getting their love
and affection. Lively Gemini and sensual Cancer are often attracted to each
other, but deep down they have little in common. The Crab is intriguingly
emotional and passionate, so can certainly fulfil your physical needs. Though
your cheery wit is one of the key points of attraction, unfortunately, your
habit of playing games with love will soon wound the sensitive Crab. Cancer is
usually looking for more commitment than you are likely to give, especially in
the early stages when stormy desire is rampant. Your scatty, flirtatious
inclinations make Cancer feel very insecure, so an affair is likely to be quite
unstable. However, if you can stick with it, the relationship will prove
emotionally satisfying, because Cancer seeks to protect and provide for loved
ones and family.
At heart, Cancer is more emotional, while Gemini is more intellectual. Gemini is
essentially articulate, versatile and adroit. Put another way, Gemini likes
variety. Gemini is an idea person. On the other hand, Cancer is a good person
who needs to deal with family and emotional issues. Cancer's hugs are world
class and Cancer's snuggles are second to none. Cancer is naturally inclined to
be touchy about some, but not all relatives and needs to work on the family tree
and make some sense of it all. Cancer is the Sign of home and hearth, while
Gemini is the thinker. Gemini can easily slip into the role of Cancer's knight
in shining armour; Cancer returns that favour with their characteristic urge to
protect the ones they love. Quality of home life is important to Cancer, and
Gemini will be spoiled by their Cancer lover's hearty home cooking, soft bed and
other creature comforts. Cancer is strongly intuitive and maintains an almost
psychic connection with their loved ones, but can tend toward possessiveness and
idealization of their Gemini partner. If Gemini just reassures Cancer that
they're loved and cherished, all will go smoothly.
At times, Cancer may feel like Gemini has not one, but at least two different
personality sides. Gemini's mind naturally likes to go from subject to subject.
Gemini has varied interests and like to keep up with what's going on in the
world. Gemini can be the original "quick study" who grasps facts, concepts and
ideas. On the other hand, Gemini can get bored easily and do not like things to
drag along. Sensual Cancer, a Water Sign, is ruled by the changing Moon, while
chatty Gemini, an Air Sign, is ruled by communicative Mercury. Mercury is
optimistic, outward-looking and communicative, but can be critical and cutting,
while the Moon is nurturing, inward-looking and growth-oriented, but changeable
and moody. You'll need to develop mutual goals and work together on projects
that you can share, so that the energies can be put to work instead of
degenerating into jealousy and restlessness. Cancer is a Cardinal Sign, so is
motivated to work hard and follow an inner light, while your social networking
skills and lively command of language can be a fantastic asset.
Cancer has moods that change about four times a day, every two and a half days,
every month and every 18 or 19 years. Cancer needs to make the most of these
cycles, and establish goals with corresponding deadlines. It is important for
Gemini to be considerate of Cancer's changing moods. Gemini needs open lines of
communication. The best friends for Gemini are the ones who appreciate Gemini's
sense of humour. Cancer is not necessarily the most direct individual. Security
is something Cancer is always aware of. Usually it's a top priority. Cancer is
definitely strong and protective of turf.
Gemini is ruled by the Planet Mercury (Communication) and Cancer is ruled by the
Moon (Emotions). Cancer tends to keep their emotions bottled up inside as they
have trouble expressing themselves. They envy Gemini’s their gift of open, clear
communication afforded by the influence of Mercury. Gemini, in turn, can benefit
from Cancer's intuitive approach, so different from Gemini's bubbly, surface
nature; Cancer can teach Gemini to slow down and appreciate life instead of
passing by the good things in their rush to get to the next new thing.
This relationship is not going to be easy, but if you make the effort, it will
be rewarding. Cancer's sensuality and romantic imagination is intriguing.
However, since Gemini loves to tempt fate and rare fundamentally quite cerebral,
while Cancer is basically cautious and emotional, you find it hard to meet on
common ground. Your sharp tongue can be hurtful and cause Cancer to retreat
inside that legendary shell. Your need for freedom and independence can be quite
threatening to Cancer, who seeks ownership and possession, with stability and
security being high on the Crab's list of needs. Do you have enough in common
for a long-term relationship? Cancer needs security and domesticity, but you
hate being tied down. Have you the patience to put up with regular doses of
moodiness? Only if there are excellent compensating aspects between Moon and
other chart factors should you expect this match to endure for very long.
