Water signs such as Cancer differ considerably from Air signs such as Aquarius, making harmony difficult. The Moon, which rules Cancer, combines with Saturn and Uranus, the rulers of Aquarius. Their common point is a desire for stability and security.
Cancer is tender, gentle, sensitive, intuitive, and imaginative. Traditional values, family, and children are deeply important, and Cancer seeks a lifelong partner capable of providing safety and certainty. Aquarius is liberal and exceptionally independent, guided by humanitarian feelings, elevated ideals, and many intellectual concerns, but can also be eccentric and unconventional.
Opinionated and rebellious, Aquarius dislikes obeying rules and is attracted to pioneering ideas. Resourceful and inventively imaginative, Aquarius has a high opinion of the self and often forms friendships with prominent or distinguished people. Cheerful and socially energising, Aquarius likes to animate the group and remain at the centre of attention.
Cancer is fascinated by Aquarius's personality, original ideas, energy, humour, and carefree attitude. Both are sensitive and want to give and receive love. Cancer, however, is emotional and holds traditional ideas about relationships and family.
More cerebral Aquarius possesses modern, progressive beliefs and behaves unpredictably in every area. Sensitive Cancer seeks acceptance and companionship, often depends on others, and tends to cling to a partner. Aquarius is autonomous and rational and values freedom and independence of movement intensely.
Aquarius is initially attracted to Cancer's sweet, quiet nature and finds it charming and interesting, inspiring a desire to understand Cancer's deeper thoughts and feelings. Over time, Cancer's attachment becomes tiring and prevents Aquarius from harmonising with Cancer's deep emotional desires. Cancer values love, family, emotional connection, and material possessions that provide security and tries to instil those priorities in Aquarius.
Aquarius understands and considers these requests reasonable but struggles to reconcile a liberal, rebellious spirit with Cancer's practical way of thinking, creating confrontation. Their attitudes towards intimacy also differ. Cancer approaches sex romantically and with intense emotion, surrendering wholeheartedly and selflessly.
Aquarius sees sex as a physical act and a way to become free of taboos. Without inhibitions or moral restraints, Aquarius is willing to try everything in pursuit of sensory pleasure. Their characters, perceptions, and reactions are very different.
The relationship can progress and endure, but only if both demonstrate considerable patience.
