Cancer (♋) is considered in astrological tradition to be the water sign that symbolically represents emotional depth, sensitivity, and nurturing. People born under this sign are often attributed, in classical typology, a strong connection to their personal history and a pronounced sense of nostalgia. According to traditional beliefs, those born under Cancer view the world through the prism of their emotions and are considered intuitive and empathetic to the vibrations of those around them. Cancer thus symbolically stands for a loving, protective nature that expresses itself particularly in close family ties and a deep commitment to loved ones.