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Cancer & Sagittarius Compatibility

Cancer and Sagittarius can thrive if they embrace their differences and work together.

✦Reviewed by the CosmyDay Astrology Team

47%

Overall Compatibility

40%

Love

50%

Friendship

50%

Work

Love40%
Friendship50%
Work50%

Cancer & Sagittarius: Astrological Fast Facts

Cancer
Jun 21 – Jul 22 · Water · Cardinal · ruled by Moon
Sagittarius
Nov 22 – Dec 21 · Fire · Mutable · ruled by Jupiter
Zodiacal aspect
Quincunx (150°)
Elements
Water + Fire — contrasting elements with different core needs; harmony comes through effort.
Modalities
Cardinal + Mutable — different rhythms that can balance each other well.
Polarity
Opposite polarity (one Yang, one Yin) — the classic active/receptive attraction.
Rank for each sign
#12 of 12 for Cancer · #12 of 12 for Sagittarius

In astrology, Cancer and Sagittarius sit in a quincunx to each other — an awkward angle — very different natures that call for adjustment and acceptance.

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Sun-sign dates shift by a day or two from year to year, so the ranges printed on most sites — including the conventional Jun 21 – Jul 22 in the summary above — are a rounded average, not the real boundary. Cancer season has begun on 3 different calendar days since 1930, and the Sun last actually entered Cancer on the conventional date in 2026. If either birthday falls near a boundary, check the exact year below — and if it is the boundary day itself, the free birth chart settles it to the minute.

YearCancer seasonSagittarius season
2030Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2029Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2028Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2027Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2026Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2025Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2024Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2023Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2022Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2021Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2020Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2019Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2018Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2017Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2016Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2015Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2014Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2013Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2012Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2011Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
2010Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2009Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2008Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2007Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
2006Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2005Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2004Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
2003Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
2002Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2001Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
2000Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
1999Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1998Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1997Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1996Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
1995Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1994Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1993Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1992Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
1991Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1990Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1989Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1988Jun 20 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
1987Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1986Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1985Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1984Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
1983Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1982Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 21
1981Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1980Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
1979Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1978Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1977Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1976Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 21 – Dec 21
1975Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1974Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1973Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1972Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1971Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1970Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1969Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1968Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1967Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1966Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1965Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1964Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1963Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1962Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1961Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1960Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1959Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1958Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1957Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1956Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1955Jun 22 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1954Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1953Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1952Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1951Jun 22 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1950Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1949Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 21
1948Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1947Jun 22 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1946Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1945Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1944Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1943Jun 22 – Jul 23Nov 23 – Dec 22
1942Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1941Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1940Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1939Jun 22 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1938Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1937Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1936Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1935Jun 22 – Jul 23Nov 23 – Dec 22
1934Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1933Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22
1932Jun 21 – Jul 22Nov 22 – Dec 21
1931Jun 22 – Jul 23Nov 23 – Dec 22
1930Jun 21 – Jul 23Nov 22 – Dec 22

Computed with the Swiss Ephemeris, bisected to the minute and shown in US Eastern time. A season ends the moment the next one begins. Every upcoming sign change is in the zodiac seasons calendar.

Overview

Cancer and Sagittarius are a classic case of opposites attracting, but staying together takes effort. The emotional Cancer seeks security, while the adventurous Sagittarius craves freedom. This pairing can be fun, but understanding each other's needs is crucial for a lasting connection.

Love & Romance

Romantically, Cancer's need for intimacy clashes with Sagittarius's independent nature. Cancer is drawn to Sagittarius's optimism, but Sagittarius might find Cancer's mood swings overwhelming. To make it work, Sagittarius needs to offer reassurance, and Cancer needs to give Sagittarius space to roam.

Friendship

As friends, they can have fun! Cancer offers a safe haven, and Sagittarius brings excitement. Conflicts arise when Cancer feels ignored or Sagittarius oversteps boundaries. Shared travel or hobbies can strengthen their bond, but respecting each other's differences is key.

Work & Collaboration

In a work setting, Cancer's detail-oriented approach complements Sagittarius's big-picture thinking. However, Sagittarius's impulsiveness can frustrate Cancer, while Cancer's sensitivity might annoy Sagittarius. Clear communication and defined roles help them achieve common goals.

Tips for This Pairing

  • ✓Talk openly about feelings and expectations.
  • ✓Plan fun activities that cater to both needs.
  • ✓Learn to appreciate each other's differences.
  • ✓Give each other space when needed.
  • ✓Celebrate successes together and forgive easily.

Want a deeper compatibility reading?

This page shows general Cancer–Sagittarius compatibility based on Sun signs. For a personalized analysis using your exact birth dates, times, and locations — including Moon, Venus, and Mars placements — try our free calculator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cancer and Sagittarius score 47% overall — 40% in love, 50% in friendship and 50% at work. The two signs sit 150° apart on the zodiac wheel, a quincunx: an awkward angle — very different natures that call for adjustment and acceptance. Of the twelve signs Cancer can pair with, Sagittarius ranks #12.

Cancer scores highest with Scorpio (85%), Pisces (83%), Taurus (82%). The most challenging pairing is Sagittarius (47%). Sagittarius sits at #12 of 12.

Sagittarius scores highest with Aries (88%), Leo (88%), Sagittarius (82%). The most challenging pairing is Cancer (47%). Cancer sits at #12 of 12.

Cancer is Cardinal and Sagittarius is Mutable, so they start, sustain and change direction on different timetables. On the elements: Water + Fire — contrasting elements with different core needs; harmony comes through effort. Cancer is ruled by the Moon and Sagittarius by Jupiter, which is where their instincts about safety and risk diverge. Their lowest score is 40%, so that is the area to work on deliberately.

Their friendship score (50%) is at or above their love score (40%), which usually means the bond outlasts the initial spark — these two tend to do better as it settles. Opposite polarity (one Yang, one Yin) — the classic active/receptive attraction. Sun signs describe roughly a twelfth of a chart, though — Moon, Venus and Mars placements decide far more of how a real relationship runs.

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