The Cancer is the fourth of the western zodiac signs which is ruled by the Moon and its symbol is the crab. Just like crab, most Cancerians tend to be hard on the outside and soft within. A Cancer is influenced by its element Water and is known to be highly emotional, loving, intuitive and creative. The crab can also be quite shrewd and cautious when the occasion demands. Don’t make the mistake of thinking they are gullible because they know exactly how to fight back when irked. The mood of a Cancerian is largely influenced by the moon and very often you will find them moon gazing on a clear starry night. The varied moods of a Cancer are synchronized to the Moon but nevertheless their basic personality remains the same all through their highs and lows. On the negative side Cancerians can be rather moody and sometimes overemotional. The famous Cancer personalities include Meryl Streep, George Orwell, Duke of Windsor, Phyllis George, Princess Diana, Calvin Coolidge, Sylvester Stallone, Dalai Lama XIV, Pierre Cardin, Camilla Parker Bowles, Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, Cat Stevens, Harrison Ford and Mel Harris among others. Cancerians don’t go out of their way to grab the spotlight but when it pleases them to get noticed they know exactly how to get the public attention. Though they don’t pursue fame with deliberate passion, Cancerians secretly enjoy attention. A Cancer often goes through his crabby spells and snaps at almost anything that crosses his path. When in such a mood, they are best left to themselves. Like crabs most Cancer people like solitude and often you’ll find them retreating into their self created cocoons. A Cancer is usually very protective and possessive of the people they love. They are very sympathetic and sensitive towards the people they love and care for. To others a cancer may seem uncompromising and unemotional. Cancerians have a deeply imaginative mind and are good at professions that require them to display their creative side. In matters of the heart both the Cancer man and woman love wholeheartedly, giving more to the relationship than receiving. However they can get too emotional and over possessive which might not be pleasing to a partner to likes his/her space. Cancerians are most compatible with earth signs like Virgo, Capricorn and Taurus or other water signs like Scorpio and Pisces.