♋ Cancer and Leo compatibility ♌
Cancer (water) and Leo (fire) form a semi-sextile on the zodiac wheel. Overall compatibility: 60% (Mixed).
Mixed match
Scores follow traditional astrology: the angle between the two signs and how their elements combine. For fun, not fate.
How Cancer and Leo get along
Neighbouring signs are next to each other on the zodiac wheel but have different elements, so they often see life quite differently. The match takes effort, but each can teach the other a lot.
Cancer brings warmth, care and emotional depth, and needs reassurance and a sense of home. Leo brings generosity, confidence and romance, and needs appreciation and admiration.
A cardinal sign starts things and a fixed sign sees them through, a useful balance as long as the fixed partner is open to change.
Cancer and Leo in love
Fire and water create steam: intense attraction and strong emotions. Fire can feel restricted by water's sensitivity, and water can feel overwhelmed by fire's directness.
Cancer and Leo as friends
Fire and water friends are passionate and loyal, but they need to learn each other's emotional language.
Cancer and Leo at work
Fire brings drive and water brings intuition; the challenge is agreeing on pace.
Strengths
- Cancer is caring; Leo is confident
- Semi-sextile (30°) connection
Watch out for
- Cancer can be moody
- Leo can be proud
♋ Cancer compatibility with every sign
Cancer: June 21 – July 22
♌ Leo compatibility with every sign
Leo: July 23 – August 22
Frequently asked questions
Are Cancer and Leo compatible?
Cancer and Leo compatibility is rated 60% (mixed). Neighbouring signs are next to each other on the zodiac wheel but have different elements, so they often see life quite differently. The match takes effort, but each can teach the other a lot.
Are Cancer and Leo good in love?
Fire and water create steam: intense attraction and strong emotions. Fire can feel restricted by water's sensitivity, and water can feel overwhelmed by fire's directness. Love score: 55%.
Who is Cancer most compatible with?
In traditional astrology, Cancer matches best with Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus.
Who is Leo most compatible with?
Leo matches best with Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini.