Cancers are nurturing.

They're the first water sign of the zodiac, and Cancer season begins on the first day of summer — June 21st. The influence of their ruling planet, the moon, is seen in a Cancer’s hypersensitivity and emotional outlook on life.

The Crab serves as their symbol and represents many facets of Cancer personality. They put up a shiny, tough exterior (or shell!) that masks their emotional, vulnerable feelings within. Cancers are known to take tight grip of people and things that they love in life (and those they dislike, too!).

Cancers are associated with all things domestic and are noted for a distinct, maternal energy. We see this translate in their love for doting over children, friends and pets. They are some of the sweetest, sentimental spirits and find personal joy in creating comfort and caring for other people. Cancers will go the extra mile to ensure that they're in well-tended, well-rounded relationships with everyone in their life.

The tip-top of their priority list, though? Security. Like a crab needs its shell, a Cancer needs a home to crawl into at the end of the day. That is, after they spent their day at that secure, nine-to-five job.

Noteworthy Cancer

Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, Tom Cruise, Ernest Hemingway, Oscar de la Renta, Robin Williams, Emily Bronte, Khloe Kardashian, Selena Gomez, Kevin Hart, Vin Diesel, Luke Bryan, Lindsay Lohan, Chris Pratt, Tom Hanks, Tobey Maguire, Ed Westwick, Olivia Munn, Liv Tyler, Chace Crawford, Sofia Vergara, Justin Chambers, Ricky Gervais, Will Ferrell, Jason Lewis

Design

As the sign of all-things domestic, it makes perfect sense that Cancers are total homebodies. They consider their casa to be an escape from the outside world and its design should reflect that with cozy, comforting features throughout.

In their living areas and bedrooms, Cancers should incorporate loads of soft, fluffy throws and pillows throughout the space. Coating soft, sea-inspired colors on the walls will soothe this emotional water sign and leave them feeling recharged and refreshed.

Cancers are the designated hosts and hostesses of the zodiac and their home needs to be equipped for comfort and entertaining. A large, open kitchen that connects to a dining room or den would be the idea layout for this social, catering sign.

Scavengers by nature, Cancers adore using antique accents in their homes and always find a spot for another flea-market find. For an added personal touch, Cancers should create a gallery wall of family photos or line their bookshelves with sentimental souvenirs from family vacations. A shell or two, perhaps?

Destination

Ibiza, Spain

Sommelier + Sips

Syrah + Coastal Citrus Punch

Scents

Orange, amber, patchouli

Snacks

Fresh-caught seafood. You are what you eat, right?

Soiree

House party — at their house, of course. Their birthday is about them, but a Cancer will be happiest if they're involved in all the BTS hosting decisions. Let’s be honest, hosting is half the fun for these crafty crustaceans anyway. Invite their close-knit crowd, and bring fresh ingredients to cook a home-cooked meal. A case of red wine wouldn’t hurt, either.