If you looked up “best friend” in the dictionary, you would see a picture of a cancer next to the definition. Cancer treats being a best friend like a full-time job and is willing to go the extra mile for the people he loves.
Cancer makes sensitivity and a strong-willed nature work together in a way that puts everyone else to shame; it may sound easy but trust me when i say not everyone can do what a cancer does in life.
When they’re not surprising everyone with their determination in the workplace, they spend time with their best friends doing everything from making homemade meals to spending a weekend at the beach.
What Cancer prides itself on more than its intuitive nature is its ability to always be there for its friends, no matter what the situation.
Cancer always makes sure their best friends are happy and well taken care of, even if it means putting themselves second.
Don’t confuse their love with a submissive nature. If you take advantage of them, you will have a hard time regaining their trust.
Cancer lives fiercely and loves even more fiercely, proving why Cancer is a friend you really need in life.
Cancer friendship compatibility
While Cancer is undoubtedly one of the best friends you can have, no matter who you are, some zodiac signs will appreciate and harmonize with Cancer’s friendship more than others.
Cancer has the best friendship compatibility with Taurus, Virgo and Scorpio.
1. Taurus
Taurus is known to appreciate the pleasures and comforts of home, and if there’s any zodiac sign that knows how to make a person feel at home, it’s Cancer.
In return, Taurus provides Cancer with the undying loyalty they need to feel secure and stable.
2. Virgo
Virgo tends to be highly critical, both of others and of themselves. While it might seem like the sensitive Cancer wouldn’t be able to handle this in a friendship, instead Cancer is always there to remind Virgo how and give them a safe space to be more compassionate.
Likewise, while Cancer is creative, Virgo is practical and able to help Cancer achieve his dreams.
3. Scorpio
Both water signs, Scorpio and Cancer, have one of the deepest friendships in the zodiac. Scorpio also matches Cancer’s protectiveness, making this friendship virtually unbreakable.
Best Things About Having a Cancer Best Friend
1. Cancerians are extremely intuitive.
Cancers are deeply intuitive, and if something is bothering you, your Cancer best friend is likely to know about it before you can bring it up.
Cancers are very emotional and love to surround themselves with people who are similar to them. Cancer has a sentimental side, and if they want to show you how much they appreciate your friendship, they’ll do something personal for you (like cooking your favorite dinner or surprising you with tickets to your favorite band).
2. Cancerians are loyal.
You will never meet someone as loyal as a Cancer. They pride themselves on always being there for their friends when they need them and they wouldn’t trade those special people in their lives for anything.
If you’re looking for a best friend you can count on to have your back, Cancer is the person for you. What’s more, loyalty is second nature to them, so it comes easily.
3. They are ready for almost anything.
Cancer has a very imaginative mind and loves to express their imagination through art and other creative outlets, so a Cancer is likely to convince you to try something new with them. Chances are good they already have it planned (they just want someone to share the experience with).
Having a creative Cancer as your best friend means expanding your mind and learning something new about yourself. They want to make their friends look at life differently.
4. Cancers are protective.
Cancer loves deeply and when you are important to them, they will always have a protective eye on you. Think of them as an older brother; the two of you can still talk and have a good time, but they’re always there to look out for you – whether you know it or not.
Cancer treats best friends like family, so it’s easy to see why they care so much about the people around them. The closer the two of you get, the more important you will be in their lives.
5. Enjoy a good home cooked meal.
If you haven’t already let a Cancer cook for you, you’re definitely missing out. Cancer not only loves to show off their incredible cooking skills, they also love to bond with their friends over food… and honestly, who’s going to turn down a free meal?!
It might sound cheesy to you, but Cancer cooks with love and that’s what makes them such great company. As long as the two of you are bonding, dinner can go on for hours. And before you leave, Cancer will be planning your next meeting.
6. Cancer is determined.
Tenacity is Cancer’s middle name and when they want something out of life, they go after it, no questions asked. That’s why they are such an important person to know; they’re models and best friends all rolled into one cute little package.
The best thing about cancer is that they aren’t the type to take you out of your comfort zone. Instead, they’ll take the lead and expect you to follow in their footsteps – Cancers always see great potential in their closest friends.
Emily Ratay is a full-time writer based in Pittsburgh who is passionate about the environment and feminism and knows that anything is possible with the right pair of shoes.