June Cancer vs July Cancer

All signs are divided into three subsections, called decans. June Cancers are in the first decan of Cancer. These Cancers have the most potent Cancer energy.

July Cancers all fall into either the second or third decan of Cancer. Second decan Cancers are more intense, as this is the Scorpio decan. Pisces influences third decan Cancers, so they are more creative and spiritual.

All Cancers are still Cancers, of course, regardless of their day of birth. July Cancers just have some extra traits on top of their typical Cancer ones.

Sensitive vs Mysterious

June Cancers tend to be more sensitive than July Cancers. This isn’t to say that July Cancers aren’t sensitive. They are! They are just better at hiding it, as they tend to be more mysterious.

Their emotions very much rule June Cancers. They are some of the most sensitive people you will ever come across.

Sensitivity isn’t a bad thing! June Cancers feel their feelings deeply. They are often very in touch with their emotions. Many June Cancers have an easier time discussing their feelings with people than July Cancers do.

July Cancers are just as emotional as June Cancers, but many of them have a mysterious air about them.

This mysterious nature comes from the sub-ruling planets that July Cancers have. Cancers in the second decan have Pluto as a subruler, and Cancers in the third have Neptune. Both these planets have an enigmatic vibe.

July Cancers are often more in touch with all things mystical than June Cancers. They are mysterious because they are in touch with mysterious, hidden aspects of the universe.

Mysterious July Cancers can learn to hide their emotions better than June Cancers can. The feelings are all still there. You just won’t always see them.

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Vulnerable vs Defensive

Vulnerability tends to be a very obvious June Cancer characteristic. All Cancers are vulnerable, but June Cancers are more outwardly vulnerable.

Many June Cancers have no problem being vulnerable. They know that they are naturally sensitive, and they are okay with this.

June Cancers know that vulnerability is not a bad thing. They can easily get vulnerable with friends and partners and are good at bringing out the vulnerable side in other people.

A June Cancer will readily share their fears and anxieties with the people around them. Even a June Cancer who is hesitant to get vulnerable with people will eventually find strength in their vulnerability.

July Cancers tend to get more defensive about their vulnerable nature. Some of them might see their vulnerability as a negative thing.

Some Cancers get taken advantage of or underestimated because of their emotional, vulnerable nature. July Cancers are often on the defensive to protect themselves.

A July Cancer might try to hide their emotions to not appear weak to others. They might even have difficulty opening up to the people close to them because they don’t want to come across as too sensitive.

Nurturing vs Empathetic

A Cancer’s personality is a caring, compassionate one. How a Cancer shows their care for people can vary, and their month of birth can affect this.

June Cancers are very nurturing people. They show their care for others by protecting them and providing for them.

A June Cancer might show you that they care by cooking for you. If you’re feeling sad, they will gladly bring you a home-cooked meal to cheer you up.

June Cancers want to make sure that the needs of their loved ones are met.

They show compassion by ensuring that everyone has eaten, that they’ve taken any medicine they’re supposed to take, that they have a coat when it’s cold outside, etc.

July Cancers are also caring people. They might show their love in a nurturing way, but they tend to be more empathetic.

A July Cancer will show you they care by listening to your problems. July Cancers are some of the best listeners out there!

July Cancers will put aside whatever they are doing if a loved one needs a shoulder to cry on. They will listen and provide support without being judgemental.

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Affectionate vs Secretive

June Cancers are more openly affectionate than July Cancers. They have no problem openly showing people how much they love them.

A June Cancer will freely give hugs to everyone around them. They might use affection like this as a greeting, even with people they don’t know that well.

One way that June Cancers show affection is through being open with people. They share their feelings to show someone that they trust them and care about them. Emotional intimacy is a form of affection for a June Cancer.

Secrecy is a July Cancer characteristic because of Scorpio’s influence. July Cancers can also be affectionate, but they tend to be more closed-off than June Cancers.

A July Cancer might only be affectionate with people they are close to. They don’t always want to open up, emotionally or physically, with everyone.

July Cancers may seem more physically closed-off than June Cancers. While a June Cancer might readily offer a hug to anyone who needs it, a July Cancer will only hug close friends.

A Cancer’s communication style tends to be open, regardless of their month of birth. Even a secretive July Cancer will openly communicate about their emotions with the right person. They just aren’t as open with everyone as a June Cancer is.

Gentle vs Intense

June Cancers have a gentle nature. They try their best to make the people around them feel safe and comfortable.

Some people mistake a June Cancer’s gentle personality for being a pushover. This isn’t the case! They just don’t want to hurt the people around them.

June Cancers are good people to go to if you need a safe space. They will respect your boundaries, offer help when needed, and be a comforting presence.

Some June Cancers can be quiet or unassuming. Many of them have sweet personalities as well. This part of their personality can cause people to take advantage of them.

Intensity isn’t necessarily thought of as a Cancer characteristic. July Cancers tend to be much more intense than June Cancers, though.

July Cancers can use this intensity to their advantage. They are no less caring or emotional than June Cancers are, but they are better at driving off people who might want to take advantage of them.

July Cancers don’t necessarily try to be intense. They are just that way naturally! The influence of Neptune and Pluto gives July Cancers a fierce side.

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Self-Conscious vs Optimistic

The June Cancer personality is more self-conscious than the July Cancer personality. July Cancers may still feel self-conscious now and then, but they tend to be more optimistic.

June Cancers easily get caught up in their insecurities. Some might withdraw from social situations because they are worried about others perceiving those insecurities.

June Cancers are prone to bouts of depression because of their low self-esteem. They are often hyper-aware of all their flaws and let that get the best of them sometimes.

Some June Cancers are more self-conscious than others. This is something that they can overcome with a lot of work and support.

July Cancers are more optimistic. They might have some bad thoughts about themselves, but they always try to rise above their negative self-image.

A July Cancer might still be worried about social interactions, but they won’t let that get the best of them. They usually trust that if they just put themselves out there, they will find people who appreciate them for who they are.

Generous vs Jealous

June Cancers are very generous people. They would gladly give the shirt off their backs to help someone in need.

Cancer is one of the most giving signs in the zodiac, and June Cancers exemplify this trait. They want to make sure that everyone around them has everything they need.

June Cancers are generous partners. They will take more than their fair share of chores. They also tend to give their partners the benefit of the doubt.

Most people don’t think of jealousy as a Cancer trait. July Cancers can get extremely jealous, though. June Cancers tend to be better at controlling any jealousy they feel.

July Cancers can become jealous when others have things that they don’t. They want their friends and loved ones to be taken care of, but they can become jealous if they are always giving and don’t get anything back.

A July Cancer will become very jealous in relationships, similar to how a Scorpio might.

Relationships are one area where a July Cancer might let their insecurities get the best of them. If they see their partner flirting with someone else, they are likely to assume the worst and become extremely jealous.