Libra Cancer

Libra Cancer Compatibility

Libra Cancer can be a very challenging relationship to make work, perhaps one of the hardest.

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(All scores range from 1=low to 5=high)

Note, this article is written from the viewpoint of the Libra man or Libra woman. There is a separate article from the viewpoint of the Cancer man or Cancer woman available here Cancer and Libra

There are two main problem areas in this relationship. The first is that you're looking for a mental connection with a lover first and foremost, while your Cancer is looking for an emotional connection.

The second area of problems arises because Cancer tends to be fairly moody and volatile, often withdrawing into themselves when upset. Meanwhile you value harmony in a relationship more than most, making this a particularly frustrating combination. You want to make your partner happy, yet in this instance it's very unlikely that you'll have the emotional empathy or patience to do so.

Other differences also exist, for example, your social life expectations. You like socializing with friends and contacts, while your Cancer often prefers to stay home with a loved one. Go out too much and many Cancers will see it as a form of betrayal. Throw in any level of flirting, no matter how harmless, and you have one very ticked off partner.

Above all, this is a partner who values intimacy, commitment and constant affection. While you certainly enjoy all those things too, you don't have the patience for them 24/7. This lack of constant affection tends to make Cancer withdrawn, which often creates a vicious circle of 'neglect' and argument.

It will be very hard for you to give your Cancer the level of emotional response they seek, which in turn will make you dissatisfied with the relationship, while the lack of harmony this creates will tire you out.

Other less critical differences include your relative ideas on privacy. This is a partner who tends to be very private verbally. While you're open about your feelings, Cancer is far more reserved and often hides their feelings, even from people they love. If a partner doesn't have a high level of patience and intuition this can be very frustrating for both parties. Ask a friends opinion on what the problem is and your Cancer will again feel betrayed.

You like spending time with friends, Cancer prefers to spend time with family. You're an optimist while your Cancer tends towards being a pessimist. Money may also be an issue in this relationship, you like to shop, and enjoy the occasional expensive or extravagant bauble, while your Cancer is more inclined towards saving.

Libra Cancer sex

Initially this may be good, but soon you'll notice a marked difference in your styles. You like a mentally romantic partner, to get carried away with prior to making love. Your Cancer is far more interested in the emotional connection - as with the other areas of this relationship you're likely to feel like two cars travelling in opposite directions.

So is this article conclusive?

No! This article is based only on sun sign interaction. In order to provide a lot of people with information it's a convenient and fast way to generalize, but it's far from conclusive at this broad level.

To get a complete picture we need to take all the other planets and their interactions into account. If you would like more information for your unique relationship please see the astrology compatibility reports page.

Other resources

Often the hardest questions to ask are the most important - for example, what are their views and expectations for raising children? sharing housework? saving money? career goals? etc.

One subtle and fun way to approach this is by working through a couples question book together - that way it's not really you asking, and delicate subjects can be covered easily. The best book for this I've found is Michael Webb's 1000 Questions For Couples

For reviews of this and other relationship ebooks on subjects ranging from improving your sex life to getting an ex back please see the relationship ebook reviews page.

A third method of further research is to share experiences with other couples of this same sign combination - you may be amazed how consistent they often are. Please see the links below for visitor experiences and questions.

In any relationship there are also very significant external factors. One of these is how well you understand yourself, your partner and your partnership - the more you do, the easier it is to make the relationship more exciting, fulfilling and satisfying for both of you, regardless of your starting position. The articles on how to Make him fall in love with you and Make her fall in love with you have information on how you can use astrology to revitalize a relationship.

Libra man and Cancer woman

Learn more about Libra men on our Libra man page.

Learn more about Cancer women on our Cancer woman page.

Libra woman and Cancer man

Learn more about Libra women on our Libra woman page.

Learn more about Cancer men on our Cancer man page.

Related articles:

Our guides to seducing Cancer or, seducing Libra

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