Cancer's are very sympathetic, and often take on the emotional load of those around them, on top of their own. As a Water sign, they are very intuitive and often emotional. Their symbol of the crab represents the moodiness they sometimes display. As a cardinal quality, they are creative and ambitious. They are ruled by the Moon, responsible for emotions. While some view Cancer's as "overly-emotional," they truly care for people and they are very loyal.