The dynamic
How Cancer and Libra get on
Cancer and Libra are 90° apart. Astrologers call this a square, an angle of tension. You are both cardinal signs, so you want things with the same strength. Your elements, water and air, want different things. This creates disagreements, but it also helps you both change and improve.
Love · Tense
In love
In love, Cancer needs emotional safety, loyalty and a real home. Libra needs fairness, good manners and a partnership of equals. Cancer offers tenderness, care and strong protection, and Libra offers charm, fairness and good taste. The attraction is strong, and so are the arguments. Cancer’s sensitivity meets Libra’s indecision. With humour and patience, this can be a very lively couple.
Friendship · Tense
As friends
As friends, Cancer is the one who remembers your family’s names and asks about your bad week. Libra is the one who keeps the evening pleasant and knows the right restaurant. You argue, you laugh about it afterwards, and you help each other improve.
Work · Steady
At work
At work, Cancer gets results by looking after the team as well as the task. Libra gets results by finding a solution that everyone can accept. Cancer and Libra are both cardinal signs. Cardinal signs start the seasons, and they like to start things and lead. Take turns deciding.
Making it work
Three things to try
- When you argue, discuss the problem, not the person. Agree in advance who decides what.
- Watch for sensitivity from Cancer and indecision from Libra.
- To see the whole relationship, compare your Moon signs (feelings), Venus signs (love) and rising signs (first impressions).