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When it comes to relationships the female crab values emotional security above all else.

You appreciate thoughtfulness, and always remember anniversaries and special occasions; which means your man had better remember your birthday or face a swipe from your pincers! You're the most nurturing of all the signs - at best your partner will feel safe and secure, at worst mothered to the point of suffocation.

When things go wrong you quickly retreat inside your shell, which usually only makes matters worse. You can't help worrying, so any long-term partner will need to dish out plenty of reassurance. You're not naturally a jealous person, but the green-eyed monster will raise its head if you feel you're not being given the affection you deserve.

Cancer is attracted to...

The relationship aspect of your chart is ruled by Capricorn, your opposite sign. Although you value stability and security, you are frequently drawn to men who are powerful yet far from stable. Indeed, Capricorn men hold a particular attraction for you, even if they tend to be too focused on their own lives to pay you the attention you deserve.

Contrary to popular belief, there is more to your world than making a lovely home and cooking three-course dinners for your man. Like anything, you can have too much of a good thing, and too much security can become boring and oppressive.

For a relationship to go the distance, your man will need to offer you emotional security and keep you intellectually stimulated.

Cancer gets on best with...

Emotional Cancer gets on well with other water signs, such as Scorpio and the dreamy Pisces. While these may not necessarily turn into long lasting love affairs, the bonds developed are usually deep and intense.

Cancer also gets on well with earth signs, such as Taurus, who shares the same love of security and stability. Virgo's critical nature can upset sensitive Cancer, though with a little hard work and good communication this pairing can work out well.

Cancer gets on less well with the cooler and more detached air signs of Aquarius, Libra and Gemini, who can never quite understand Cancer's need for emotional closeness. The fire signs work less well with Cancer; a relationship between these two will nearly always result in fireworks!

Cancer as a lover

Cancer lovers are patient and sensitive. They're not exhibitionists and might need some encouragement to try anything other than the most conventional of moves. That said, once they've found their stride a Cancer lover is capable of great intensity.

Best sex mates: Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, and Pisces.

Erogenous zone: The chest or breasts.