Cancer
Horoscope
At a Glance
Cancer
Horoscope
for Today
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
It never hurts to reexamine how your work helps (or fails to help) your community. After all, you're a very socially sensitive, community-oriented person, and if you are engaged in work that doesn't involve a role in the community, you should probably make some changes. On the other hand, maybe it's a question of perspective: There are really almost no jobs that don't, in some way, contribute to society as a whole.
Weekly Love Horoscope
for Cancer
Week of Mon, 8/17 to Sun, 8/23
You're a person who leans into problems. You wish your love life were a ride on a raft down a river of gold from Monday through Wednesday, but chances are it isn't. Apply your attention to the challenge the way you would to a challenge at work or school or anywhere else. Do your best. And don't beat yourself up if the person you like doesn't feel the way you do. No two people feel the same way all the time -- that's part of what's beautiful about being a person. Thursday and Friday you're wise to avoid commitments of any kind, and this weekend you have a date with a very comfortable pillow.
Cancer Zodiac Profile
Ruling Planet
Mercury
Color
Violet
Element
Water
Stone
Ruby
The Moon's Influence
Lunar Sign: Libra
During Libra’s influence on the Moon, people have a strong attraction to others, stemming from the Libran search for harmony and balance. The Libra nature accentuates teamwork, and this is a good time to form partnerships of all kinds -- friendships, marriage, business relationships. Libra is ruled by the planet Venus which manifests as a friendly and tolerant nature and a desire to beautify. As the beauty of Venus is combined with the intellectual ease of an air sign, it is an excellent time for artistic work. Social gatherings are successful now, when the consciousness of self, as expressed in the first six signs of the zodiac, becomes united with t he awareness of the needs and desires of others. Libra’s key word is balance, as in yin/yang, day/night, summer/winter, me/you. As Libra rules the kidneys and the lower back, be careful not to overly ingest toxins or impurities during this vulnerable time for the kidneys.
Lunar Phase: Waxing Crescent
At New Moon, there is a slight but tangible decrease of energy, due to a desire to produce results from the energy being expended. The issue of values enters into the equation and an urge to tie together the data available so that you can utilize current opportunities. However, forward motion is still present, and this is a great time to continue initiating and progressing forward. This Moon Phase favors gathering research, data, and the input of others to further your plans.
Today's Feelings
How's your day going? Scale of 1 to 5, 5 being best
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Lucky Numbers
Your lucky numbers for today are:
6 15 36 42 51 57
Your lucky numbers for the week are:
27 34 40 41 43 54
Zodiac Compatibility
Today's Compatible Sign for Friendship:
Taurus
Today's Compatible Sign for Love:
Virgo