What if the stars bring you to someone who’s a complete opposite of yourself? Do you see sparks of love compatibility between the two of you? Would you dare pursuing someone in conflict with your personality? Continue reading this article and you’ll discover if opposites really do attract.
Aries + Cancer | Zodiac Signs and Their Love Compatibility
The Attraction of the Opposites
If by chance an Aries and a Cancer meet at some point of their lives and try to be in a relationship, this will be a clash of opposite forces. Aries is known to be impulsive and careless while Cancer is delicate and emotional. Aries can also be emotional at times, but in an intense and enraged way that can completely eat up a Cancer. Also, Cancer prefer spending more time nurturing relationships but an Aries’ cyclonic approach can be very appealing. On the contrary, Aries may see Cancer’s sensitivity stimulating at times which is a good balance for the usual Aries’ confidence. Problems may come into picture if an Aries’ aggressiveness or a Cancer’s emotional inconsistency becomes too mean. Being in this type of relationship requires listening and understanding each other’s needs.
Aries depicts the Sign of Self while Cancer represents the Sign of Home. One common thing about them, which is really good is their trait of being protective of those people they love and value most. Using their animal signs, Cancer is a crab that uses its shell to protect themselves so as their family and loved ones when things are getting worst while Aries is a ram that utilizes its strength and indestructible bravery like a warrior set on a fiery battle. Cancer also gives Aries an ecstatic domestic life and emotional security. There will be times that Cancer might create an image of an Aries as being overly possessive and independent and to beat this, Aries can reassure their Cancer partner that they are cherished and loved. Due to Cancer’s advice and instincts, Aries must learn to listen to them to avoid making petty mistakes caused by impulsiveness and carelessness.
Aries is a Fire Sign while Cancer is a Water Sign. If these two elements work together harmoniously using both action and emotion, things will work out well. Cancer can help Aries to slow things down and be gentle while Aries teaches Cancer how to conquer the world and come out of its comfort zone. However, too much of something will never be good. Cancer can also be emotionally controlling while Aries can leave Cancer emotionally raw if they do not talk openly and freely.
Both are Cardinal Signs which means that they are both initiators. However, they should learn how to cooperate with each other. Aries can be the leader on the surface to meet challenges but Cancer can also be indirectly in control of their emotions and weigh the situation. Cancer tends settle things more easily while Aries can be unwilling to back out so Cancer may have to learn to give in.
Aries is ruled by the Planet Mars while Cancer is governed by the emotional Moon. Mars was known as the God of War and Aries is a soldier battling every challenge without hesitation. Aries’ passionate trait appeals to Cancer, who often reflects on feelings and emotions. Cancer may have extreme, feminine energy and Aries can reach out to them to release it. The Moon rules the tides of the Earth which has an effect in our lives so as Cancer who is behind Aries’ battles. Cancer seems to be sentimental and this can teach Aries to value and appreciate life instead of moving fast towards the next thing.
Here’s a video about the signs’ love compatibility from Howcast:
Overall, if you’re pursuing an Aries-Cancer love affair, you should realize that you’re on the same team and your combination will work out well together. Though you’re coming in different ways and directions, your common goal will unite you. Aries is out there seeking for attention while Cancer is silently supporting behind. Like the gaps between our fingers which is matched to our partner’s fingers, the couple’s ability to provide what is lacking in their partner makes their relationship balance and compatible.