Upside: Eye for the absurd, comic angle; naturally playful; very engaged in every experience; loyal friend. Downside: different emotional rhythms; security vs. absolute freedom; staying put and being in motion.
Element and QualityCardinal Water and Mutable Fire
When Cancer and Sagittarius meet, sparks may fly, but not necessarily the right kind. A young Sadge may come across as a player, casting a wide romantic net, which sets off alarms for the security-minded Crab.
The Archer follows the intense, inwardly concentrated sign Scorpio on the Zodiac wheel. They're busting out and bursting out of the depths. Many Sagittarians have the deep insight of Scorpio, but are meant to stay on the move. The Crab is geared toward home and hearth -- some of the innate differences begin here.
Water and fire as Sun signs are known to work out, with other harmonies (love chemistry) in the birth chart. Look for common ground with Venus and the Moon, in particular.
Cancer may intuit that it can trust Sadge, but be unsure of how deep their affections run. The Archer feels deeply, of course, but this their lifetime for acting on instinct, experiencing life first hand, and being the seeker and eternal student. Sagittarius craves the freedom to move!
Sagittarius is the most candid of Zodiac signs. One innocent, but blunt comment from Sadge goes straight to the heart of an exposed Crab. The Archer has adventure in mind, and the sensitive Cancer may have trouble keeping up. Cancer needs to sidestep into things, while Sadge shoots forward like an arrow. If Cancer gets clingy, Sadge is likely to shoot right out the door.
In a relationship, there's a built-in friction, given that Cancer desires domestic bliss and the Sagittarius spirit cannot be tamed. But with other harmonies in the charts, it could be a relationship full of growth. Cancer admires the vitality of fiery Sadge, and this inspires the moonchild to be more active. Sadge has a light nature, free of emotional underpinnings, while Cancer feels its way through things. The difference in orientation can be unsettling for both, and lead to misunderstandings galore. Cancer may think Sadge too superficial, and the Archer finds the heavy drama of the Crab to be a big drag.
A creative living arrangement, like Frida Kahlo (Cancer) and Diego Rivera's (Sagittarius) adjoining houses, give each the space they need. It's well-known that she suffered from his infidelity. But if you've found a loyal Archer, give him or her a chance.
Cancer needs time to process and be still, and Sadge is a lone wanderer at heart. Sadge models a way of living free of emotional moodiness, and helps Cancer see beyond their own world. Cancer can be a nourishing presence to Sadge, offering a home base to return to between travels. This is a quirky pairing that pushes each other's buttons, but with the potential to experience life in a totally different way.
