Gemini and Cancer

When a Gemini and a Cancerian get together, they bring out the best in each other. Cancerians have a way of generating wholesome activities that can have a really soothing effect on flighty Gemini’s. Quick witted and fun loving Gemini’s piques Cancer’s interest and the moods and mystique of a Cancerian can be irresistible to curious Gemini who just can’t turn down the opportunity for a good puzzle. Gemini’s ability to go with the flow and get on board with new ideas can help Cancerians come out of their shell a bit. This coupling may not be built to last the distance – sometimes, these two signs can just feel like they are pulling each other in opposite directions. Generally, Gemini’s want a life filled with unpredictable, bubbly fun and Cancer may be able to compromise to make this happen but only up to a point. For these two signs to make it work takes commitment on both parts – not just from the Cancerian who may overcompensate to make up for the lack of effort on Gemini’s part! If both parties are ready to make adjustments on their requirements to party, (or their reluctance to leave the house – I am looking at you Cancer!) then this can be a bubbly and wonderful union. Cancerian’s can feel really understood by a Gemini partner, and a Gemini benefits from Cancer’s nurture and care. 

Modes

Cancerians are Cardinal creatures. They initiate and get things started – especially when that something will lead them towards a more comfortable and secure existence. Gemini’s meanwhile, are mutable. They are happy to accommodate and go along with other’s plans and can show remarkable flexibility when things don’t necessarily go to plan. These two together make a good match – Cancerian’s desire to create a homely environment is met with Gemini’s unique ability to make the best of anything. 

Elements

Gemini is a mutable Air sign. Just like the westerly wind a Gemini likes things to blow over quickly and move on. Whereas the cardinal water sign Cancer can dwell longer than they might necessarily need to, on a bad mood or a worry. These two together can bring out each other’s best sides – as long as both are willing. When they wind each other up, Gemini can soon run out of patience for Cancer’s tendency to bog themselves down with bad feeling and brush over things that need a bit longer to communicate properly. 

Are Gemini and Cancer compatible?

Are Gemini and Cancer compatible? That depends on what way the wind is blowing, and how full the moon is! This is a relationship that will have its ups and downs. That doesn’t mean these two cannot find common ground and make it work. But there needs to be commitment to work past the excitement to make it work in the long run because flighty Gemini can feel smothered by Cancer’s nurturing ways, or misread their walls being up for them not caring at all.