Rashi compatibility
Cancer and Cancer compatibility
- Sign count
- 1
- Sign lords
- Moon · Moon
- Elements
- Water · Water
Overall picture
Birth stars inside these signs
Cancer contains Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha; Cancer contains Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha. The table below shows the star pairs across the two signs that agree most.
The elements of Cancer and Cancer
Two water signs share depth, devotion and intuition. Cancer and Cancer often understand each other without many words, and family bonds tend to be close. The tradition, which links water to the Moon and the tides, notes that moods can rise together too. Shared prayer, music and time near water are said to soothe this bond.
Counting from Cancer to Cancer: the Bhakoot
Cancer and Cancer sit in the same sign, a count of one from each side. The tradition reads this as shared temperament and a similar Moon, which brings easy understanding. Families also check the birth stars closely here, since two charts in one sign meet the same transits at the same time.
How the pace of the two signs fits
Both signs are movable, so the couple likes change and new starts. Plans move quickly; patience with each other's next idea is the gift to cultivate.
What sign compatibility can and cannot tell you
Moon-sign factors are only part of a marriage match. Tamil Porutham checks ten factors and North Indian Ashtakoota scores eight, and most of them depend on the two birth stars rather than the signs. Rasi, Vasya and the friendship of the sign lords are the sign-based factors shown here. A full match also looks at Rajju, Vedha, Nadi, Mangal Dosha and the strength of both seventh houses.
How to use this page
Read the factor table first, then look at the star pairs: two people with the same Moon signs can have very different results depending on their Nakshatras. Open a star pair to see all seven Tamil checks and the star-based Ashtakoota points, or run a full match with both birth details.
| Factor | Result | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Rasi Porutham | Agrees | Counting 1 from Cancer to Cancer is an acceptable Rasi count. |
| Vasya (attraction) | Neutral | Neither sign is Vasya to the other; attraction is judged from other factors. |
| Sign lords | Agrees | Both signs share the same lord, Moon, which supports a shared outlook. |
| Elements | Agrees | Both are Water signs and share a temperament. |
| Star pair | Tamil Porutham checks | Ashtakoota points (star-based) |
|---|---|---|
| Pushya + Punarvasu | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Ashlesha + Punarvasu | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Ashlesha + Pushya | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Punarvasu + Pushya | 3/7 | 9/21 |
| Pushya + Ashlesha | 3/7 | 9/21 |
| Punarvasu + Punarvasu | 3/7 | 6/21 |
Common questions
Are Cancer and Cancer compatible?
Cancer and Cancer are counted 1 signs apart from the first partner's sign. The factor table on this page shows whether Rasi, Vasya and the sign lords agree; the Nakshatras decide most of the final score.
Who rules Cancer and Cancer?
Cancer is ruled by Moon and Cancer by Moon. Friendly or identical lords support understanding; enemy lords ask for more patience.
What is Rasi Porutham?
Rasi Porutham counts from the bride's Moon sign to the groom's. Counts of 6 and 8 (the shashtashtaka pair) and 2 and 12 are traditionally treated with care, while 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11 are usually acceptable.
Does the order matter, Cancer with Cancer or Cancer with Cancer?
Yes. Traditional matching counts from the bride's sign to the groom's, so the reverse pairing can give a different result. The link at the bottom of the page opens the reverse pair.
What if Rasi Porutham does not agree?
Many astrologers accept a match when the Nakshatra factors, especially Rajju and Vedha, agree and the sign lords are friendly. One factor alone is never the deciding point.
What elements are Cancer and Cancer?
Cancer is Water and Cancer is Water. Matching elements share a temperament; complementary ones can balance each other.
Is this enough to fix a marriage?
No. Use it as an introduction. A full match uses both exact birth charts, all Porutham or Ashtakoota factors, Dosha checks and the timing of periods.
How do I run a full match?
Enter both birth details in Porutham or Guna Milan. The result lists every factor with its explanation.
Do the elements of Cancer and Cancer suit each other?
Cancer is a Water sign and Cancer is a Water sign. The section on the elements above describes how the tradition reads this pairing and what helps it.
What is the Bhakoot between Cancer and Cancer?
Counting from Cancer to Cancer gives 1. Bhakoot, also called Rasi Kuta, reads the sign distance from both sides; the section above explains what this count traditionally means.
Is Cancer and Cancer a good match for marriage?
The sign factors on this page are one layer. Families also read the ten Poruthams or the Ashtakoota from both birth stars, Rajju and Nadi, and the full charts before deciding.
Does the order of Cancer and Cancer matter?
Some factors, such as Rasi Porutham and Stree Deergha, are counted from the bride's side in South Indian matching, so the reverse pairing can read a little differently. The link to the reverse page shows it.
Which Nakshatra pairs work best across Cancer and Cancer?
The table of birth stars on this page lists the pairs across the two signs that agree on the most factors. Each pair links to its own detailed reading.
What can a couple of Cancer and Cancer do to strengthen the bond?
The tradition suggests keeping festivals and family rituals together, honouring the planets that rule both signs (Moon and Moon) on their weekdays, and seeking the blessing of elders before major steps.