When Gemini and Cancer come together in a love affair, it
may be a rather curious relationship. Sensitive, emotional Cancer has
trouble communicating clearly, but clear communication is what defines
Gemini. Gemini's chivalrous nature and silver tongue may encourage the
Crab to come out of its shell more quickly than usual; Cancer, in turn,
can teach Gemini to slow down and appreciate the world, which the
frenetic Twins hardly ever take time to do. If Gemini seems to ignore
Cancer or doesn't provide them with as much reassurance and intimacy
as
Cancer needs, trouble may ensue. These two Signs approach the world in
such different manners that they must be able to understand and accept
one another's differences.
Cancer is the Sign of home and
hearth, while Gemini is the thinker. Gemini can easily slip into the
role of Cancer's knight in shining armor; Cancer returns that favor
with their characteristic urge to protect the ones they love. Quality
of
home life is important to Cancer, and Gemini will be spoiled by their
Cancer lover's hearty home cooking, soft bed and other creature
comforts. Cancer is strongly intuitive and maintains an almost psychic
connection with their loved ones, but can tend toward possessiveness
and
idealization of their Gemini partner. If Gemini just reassures Cancer
that they're loved and cherished, all will go smoothly.
Gemini
is ruled by the Planet Mercury (Communication) and Cancer is ruled by
the Moon (Emotions). Cancer tends to keep their emotions bottled up
inside as they have trouble expressing themselves. They envy Geminis
their gift of open, clear communication afforded by the influence of
Mercury. Gemini, in turn, can benefit from Cancer's intuitive
approach,
so different from Gemini's bubbly, surface nature; Cancer can teach
Gemini to slow down and appreciate life instead of passing by the good
things in their rush to get to the next new thing.
Gemini is an
Air Sign and Cancer is a Water Sign. If these two Signs can work
together they can be a great team; after all, the best decisions are
made by incorporating the emotions and the intellect. The trouble for
these two lies in learning to cooperate. They come from such opposite
points of view that at times it can seem as if they simply have nothing
in common. Deep, emotional Cancer can also sometimes dampen Gemini's
airy enthusiasm, and light, fast-paced Gemini can leave Cancer feeling
ruffled, even tattered. Balance can be achieved if they learn to talk
openly with one another.
Gemini is a Mutable Sign and Cancer is
a
Cardinal Signs. Gemini is flexible, willing to go with the flow and
follow another's lead; Cancer is an initiator and likes to provide
that
lead. Gemini may try to lead by being brave, even confrontational; for
it to run smoothly between these two, they both need to learn when to
back down and let the other lead the way.
What's the best
aspect
of the Gemini-Cancer relationship? Once they realize they're allies,
they can soar to great heights together. Gemini is always thinking
ahead
and Cancer is quietly supporting these ideas behind the scenes. Each
partner's ability to provide what the other is lacking makes theirs a
fulfilling relationship.
