Cancers are known for their personality traits, which include being emotional, nurturing, and highly intuitive. They are represented by the crab and are known for their ability to exist in both emotional and material realms. Cancers are highly sensitive to their environments and are extremely self-protective. They are also known for being protective of their loved ones, sometimes even to a fault. Cancers are domestically oriented and love to create cozy, safe spaces that serve as their personal sanctuaries. They care deeply about their families and are quick to adopt caregiver roles. Cancers are also known for their loyalty, commitment, and emotional depth, which make them excellent friends and romantic partners. They are generous givers and enjoy making others happy. Cancers are creative dreamers with a limitless imagination. They are also known for being mysterious and keeping their emotions and thoughts to themselves. Finally, Cancers are weighed down by their own sorrows and the sorrows of those around them, and they are frequently haunted by grief.