Are Cancers and Libras a good match for each other?
Cancer woman here, I've been flirting with a Libra man for the last few weeks and I think it's going somewhere, but I've heard cancers and libras may not be good together so I'd love to hear from anyone who has personal experience or knows what to expect from these signs together
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Libra is ruled by Venus, and Libra men tend to be very attractive people and being in a relationship is extremely important to them. However, Libras flip flop, so when they're in a relationship, they want to be out of one and when they're out of one, all they think about is being in them. They're constantly trying to balance things. So, you definitely want to appeal to their sense of aesthetics. You definitely do not want to be rude or gross around a Libra man. He gets turned off by somebody who’s coarse, and wants a woman that is refined and intellectual because he’s an intellectual. It's an Air sign. The Air sign loves intellectuals, but it's a Venus-based sun sign. So he definitely wants a woman who is attractive, but also intelligent.
Cancer is the most intense water sign, so she's very sensitive to the environment and can be a little on the shy side as well. She has a strong sense of emotional duty because cancers are the mother of the zodiac, but because she's a cardinal sign, she's pushy.
Cancer and Libra are both cardinal signs, and the cardinal signs are all pushy. They like to move forward. They're movers and shakers. But they're pushy about different things and in different ways. Cancer is the cardinal sign of the water elements, so, Cancers are pushy about emotional matters. They’ll just keep pushing. And then Libra is the cardinal sign of the air elements, and Libras are sometimes called the "velvet-gloved fists" because they're pushy and they're firm, but in such a pleasant way. Libra is diplomatic and they know how to get their way.
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Cancer is the most intense water sign, so she's very sensitive to the environment and can be a little on the shy side as well. She has a strong sense of emotional duty because cancers are the mother of the zodiac, but because she's a cardinal sign, she's pushy.
Cancer and Libra are both cardinal signs, and the cardinal signs are all pushy. They like to move forward. They're movers and shakers. But they're pushy about different things and in different ways. Cancer is the cardinal sign of the water elements, so, Cancers are pushy about emotional matters. They’ll just keep pushing. And then Libra is the cardinal sign of the air elements, and Libras are sometimes called the "velvet-gloved fists" because they're pushy and they're firm, but in such a pleasant way. Libra is diplomatic and they know how to get their way.
Cancer is a water sign and Libra is an air sign. In addition to that, though, these two signs are both cardinal signs, which means that they occur at the beginning of seasons. Cancer occurs at the beginning of summer and corresponds with summer solstice and Libra occurs in the fall, corresponding with autumn equinox. They're both initiators. They share a desire to want to create, want to manifest, want to bring things to life. This could be a really inspired partnership where there's a lot of support and an exchange of ideas and advocating for each other, hyping each other up, but they also have very different value sets and very different ways of approaching how to initiate things.
Cancers accomplish this through feeling secure and safe, and Libra does this by making things as easy and harmonious and peaceful as possible. Sometimes that can be really complementary. However, at other times, the Cancer might feel like their needs are being overlooked or the Libra might feel like they're being smothered. Those could be some of the challenges.
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Cancers accomplish this through feeling secure and safe, and Libra does this by making things as easy and harmonious and peaceful as possible. Sometimes that can be really complementary. However, at other times, the Cancer might feel like their needs are being overlooked or the Libra might feel like they're being smothered. Those could be some of the challenges.
This is my current situation. Thinking of letting go of the relationship.
It’s tiring and getting chaotic
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It’s tiring and getting chaotic
Libra man here. My wife and I had a bit of trouble when we were dating because I was independent and free-spirited, which made her worry sometimes. I had to give her constant reassurance that I was committed to her and emotionally invested in her, but only at the start. Once she realized I was serious about her, she trusted me more and we have a lovely marriage now.
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Cancer and Libra can have a very harmonious connection, but it may take a little bit of work. On the positive side, Cancer is the hopeless romantic of the zodiac, and you may be looking for an epic love story. Ruled by Venus, the planet of love, Libra definitely shares Cancer’s desire for heart-stopping romance and fairytale endings. As a result, you two are usually on the same page when it comes to things like the ideal date, public displays of affection, and sweeping romantic gestures.
On the other hand, Cancer and Libra can face challenges related to emotions. As a water sign, Cancer is incredibly open emotionally, and you're likely looking for a partner who can match this energy. Air sign Libra tends to be more comfortable in the realm of the mind, rather than the realm of emotions. Libra’s ability to detach and intellectualize their feelings might make you nervous or insecure about the connection, and your emotional intensity as a Cancer might overwhelm or stress Libra out. To make things work, it's best if both of you can communicate your needs clearly and learn to meet each other in the middle.
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On the other hand, Cancer and Libra can face challenges related to emotions. As a water sign, Cancer is incredibly open emotionally, and you're likely looking for a partner who can match this energy. Air sign Libra tends to be more comfortable in the realm of the mind, rather than the realm of emotions. Libra’s ability to detach and intellectualize their feelings might make you nervous or insecure about the connection, and your emotional intensity as a Cancer might overwhelm or stress Libra out. To make things work, it's best if both of you can communicate your needs clearly and learn to meet each other in the middle.
I'm a cancer woman, and my libra man has been my rock. I tend to be more pessimistic than him, and he helps to reassure me when I get in my head. I've heard that conflict in cancer woman-libra man relationships can come from the libra man being too logical and not being able to understand the emotions of the cancer woman. At the beginning of our relationship, this did cause some tension, but through open communication and vulnerability we were able to overcome it. You two have the potential for a great relationship!
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I'm a cancer woman and my man is a Libra and this has been the best relationship I've ever had.
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I was in a cancer-libra relationship and it was tricky bc both of us avoided confrontation so sometimes we'd have a problem that was just lurking around festering for weeks or even months until it exploded...wish we could have talked about it sooner before it was so bad. I know I was part of the problem but that's why I now get into relationships with signs that will be proactive about addressing issues early bc I have trouble doing that.
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Cancer woman married to a Libra man and it’s definitely a challenge at times. Libra’s really are social and need that attention from family and friends while cancer just needs her closest counterparts. What I mean by that is if she’s a mom she just needs to be around her kids her home her husband. This causes a clash because cancers need to feel loved and special. We don’t want to feel like we are competing for attention. Love me and show it put me first.
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Not all Libra’s crave outside attention cus I don’t at all and ima libra.. some Libras jus need to grow up lol n need to remember what’s more important.. and being outside everyday ain’t it. Especially when you got someone who loves you at home. I dealt with what you’re going thru now with me ex who was a Leo.. always craving outside attention which tore us apart. But now I’m with a cancer and she stays home like you n I love and appreciate every bit of it. Lol I love my cancer!
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