Cancer is more attached to family, more nostalgic, and more domestic than Aquarius. Aquarius is very friendly but not as emotionally involved with family and has much broader tastes and interests. Cancer, for example, becomes very emotionally attached to familiar surroundings and is inclined to live in one place for a long time. Aquarius on the other hand, is more willing to follow whatever direction that career changes and other demands necessitate. Aquarius quickly makes new friends and does not need as high a degree of intimacy as Cancer and therefore finds the transition to new surroundings much easier. Cancer is also more concerned with having financial and material security and is more inclined to worry if circumstances are not stable and secure. Cancer needs to be needed and wants a level of emotional bonding and nurturing that Aquarius may be incapable of.

Both of you have a strong concern for people, but while Cancer is very personal and responds mostly to family or to people in the immediate environment, Aquarius has broader concerns, more universal sympathies, and an interest in human welfare in general. Aquarius often puts friends, social concerns or causes, or involvement in the world at large ahead of family loyalties, while Cancer isn't inclined that way at all and may feel neglected and hurt by Aquarius's attitude.

The two of you are quite different in other respects also. Cancer is sentimental and emotionally attached to the past, to familiar places and people, and to the safety, security and comfort of the known. Aquarius, on the other hand, craves newness and excitement, and is rebellious or at least indifferent to convention and the traditions of the past. Aquarius is not averse to making radical changes in residence or lifestyle, while Cancer holds tightly to things as they are.

Also, Aquarius values personal freedom and needs to maintain a sense of individuality even in close relationships, while Cancer is very dependent on loved ones and may be made very anxious and insecure by Aquarius's independence. Aquarius needs to be sensitive to Cancer's feelings and attachments, and to recognise that change which is too rapid or sudden is very upsetting to Cancer.

Another difference between you is that Cancer is very emotional and subjective, while Aquarius is clear and objective, and frequently out of touch with emotions. Positively, Cancer can help Aquarius get in touch with deep feelings, sensitivities, and emotional needs that Aquarius has buried, and Aquarius can help cancer get some more clarity and perspective on Cancer's sometimes confusing or overwhelming feelings and moods.

This relationship changes course suddenly and unexpectedly. There is a great deal of unpredictability to the relationship. At best, your relationship is exciting and unconventional, and at worst it leaves Aquarius frustrated by Cancer's unwillingness to be more committed and devoted to the relationship. The unpredictable nature of the relationship and the lack of constancy and security may cause either, or both, of you to feel very uncomfortable.

The two of you frequently approach work and goals in very different ways, and consequently you are inclined to step on each other's toes. Aquarius may feel that Cancer is pushy or insensitive to all of the issues and concerns that are involved in a situation. You can work together very effectively, but it requires you to allow each other the freedom to approach problems in a very different way than you would. Very often you can accomplish more by working separately from each other on different aspects of a problem rather than attempting to work jointly.

Romantic love and sexual attraction is very strong. You pour your hearts out to each other and feel like you are able to express your feelings to each other very fully.

Sexually there is an electric excitement and energy between you that comes and goes. You are apt to be highly adventurous – if not downright deviant – as sexual partners.

Combining variety with truly satisfying intimacy, mutual enjoyment can be achieved. When you try out new varieties of sexual expression, it is important to define your sexual desires, to avoid confusion. Oils and creams may appeal to you.

There is a magnetic, rather intense attraction between you, and it is very likely that you will go through many intense challenges and emotionally powerful experiences together.

The two of you have a strong intuitive understanding of each other, and you inspire each other's imagination, idealism, and aspirations. You help each other to become clearer about your ideals and religious inclinations, and together you develop a greater sense of meaning and purpose in your lives. You help each other to look beyond the daily problems and issues of your personal lives and focus more on altruistic goals and broader issues.

Aquarius bristles at Cancer's possessiveness and can't understand why Cancer won't hang loose. Aquarius is careless and free with affection, making sensitive Cancer feel neglected and rejected. Aquarius hates Cancer's clinging restrictiveness and complaining, which stem from Cancer's constant need for proofs of love. Cancer wants a safe, secure home, but Aquarius needs a very flexible living arrangement. Cancer wants Aquarius to stay-but soon Aquarius is inclined to wander away.

This is a clash in personalities, with Aquarius being unpredictable and Cancer being cautious. Cancer appears warm and loving, while on the surface Aquarius tends to be cool and distant. The two will probably hurt each others feelings more than anything. There’s not much happening in this relationship unless of course, each partner is willing to change their ways.