Both Leo and Cancer prefer comfort and security, and they prefer both on a grand
scale. Cancer and Leo enjoy a lovely home and a close-knit family. Leo provides
the flair and the passion, and Cancer brings to the home a sensitive but intense
instinct to nurture. Leo is the bigger and bolder and more vivid of this couple,
the picture of majesty and status. Because both Signs are so strong-minded,
these two must always work attentively to understand and accept one another.
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. If you can give a Leo sincere admiration and applause then you have a
better chance of getting their love and affection.
When you step to centre-stage with Leo the Lion, it's a cosmic case of light and
dark, day meets night. Sensual Cancer, a Water Sign, is governed by the changing
Moon, ruler of the night, while dramatic Leo, a Fire Sign, is ruled by the
steadfast Sun, the brilliant Day Star. The sexual energy burns hot, at least in
the beginning, for Fire and Water make a steamy connection. Cancer is creative,
yet deeply emotional and quite tender at heart, despite having a tough shell,
while Leo is bold and generous, big-hearted yet ego-centric.
Essentially, 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.
At heart, Leo is practically perfect. The ancients have said that Leo is
entitled to the Lion's share of fun. Leo needs to roar with pride, both on
centre stage and in the bedroom.
When Cancer and Leo make a love match, they understand and know how to satisfy
basic emotional needs within one another. Both these Signs require dedication
and tender, loving care, but while Cancer seeks stability and emotional harmony,
Leo craves heartfelt compliments and sincere admiration. Both are strongly
loyal, even to the point of possessiveness, Cancer for safety's sake, Leo for
the sake of their self-confidence. They are also both committed to a enduring,
rewarding connection. Since their desires are similar, a Cancer and a Leo may
fill very important voids in each other's lives.
Leo's ability to handle the risk and to hold a steady course, combined with
Cancer's creativity and emotional power, can make a good working connection, but
you need to develop mutual goals and work together on projects you can share, so
that your divergent energies can be put to work instead of degenerating into
jealousy on the one hand and restlessness on the other. You have a deft
understanding of finances and are good with money, but the Lion cares little for
thrift. Fly now, pay later is very much the regal motto.
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. To win points,
Cancer can treat Leo to a most excellent piece of gold jewellery. Leo also
appreciates Cancer's undivided attention. By developing willpower, Leo can find
creative ways to get you into the spotlight and shine. Leo may be playing the
game of life stakes higher than Cancer may realize.
Both of you are quite romantic, but this imaginative path for growth takes quite
different directions for each of you. You long for a relationship to be
meaningful and fulfilling, but the Lion prefers it to be exciting, a glorious
challenge. The Big Cat loves to shine amidst a circle of admirers, but Cancer
seeks to hold on to emotional attachments. Of course you are happy to adore the
steadfast Lion, and in return the King of Beasts will supply the warm-hearted
security you need.
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. 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.
The intense and emotional Moon (Emotion) rules Cancer, while the bright, bold
Sun (the Self) rules Leo. The Sun is about ego and self, radiating warmth and
light, and vibrant Leo indeed radiates this kind of energy and enthusiasm. The
Moon concerns itself with nurturing, with creating and maintaining emotional
connections. This combination of masculine and feminine energy is why the Sun
and the Moon adore and sustain one another other as they do. The Sun represents
life, and The Moon cultivation and growth; as long as they are mindful of their
inherent differences, their combination can be a positive one.
Leo, a Fixed sign, has endless determination, but requires a steady diet of
worship and admiration, so unless Cancer is prepared to supply this dish, the
Lion will look elsewhere for love to lap up. Leo's emotions are wide open, on
display for all the world to see, but Cancer's warm, responsive nature can be
dampened by the Lion's need for attention and to be always surrounded by an
admiring crowd.
The real issue will be Leo's ceaseless desire for social brilliance (which
usually means spending big) versus Cancers own need for domestic security and a
quiet life at home. Cancers willingness to play second fiddle pleases the Lion,
who will graciously allow you to follow the regal lead. Given harmonious Moon
placements, this can be a satisfying, though often combative match that can
survive in the long term.
