When fire meets water either it creates sparks, or the fire is extinguished completely. A relationship between Aries and Cancer is not obvious because one is all about passion and excess and the other is hypersensitive and restrained. Yet, if each partner can learn to make compromises and borrow some of the other's traits, the union is likely to work.

Aries is seduced by the softness, sensitivity and mystery of Cancer. While Cancer knows how to attract passionate and enthusiastic Aries they can also be frightened by the raw and aggressive behavior of the fire sign. If Cancer manages to get over this first image of Aries, they will find that this sign dominated by Mars gives them the stability and security they need.

For Aries, Cancer represents a gentle and soothing refuge with a very protective being. This water sign will bring the love and emotional security the fire sign craves. Aries knows how to infuse Cancer with their infectious enthusiasm for crazy adventures together, although it will be necessary for Cancer to have the energy to stay the distance while following an Aries that never stops.

If both make an effort this is a relationship that can last. Nevertheless, conflicts can multiply because of their very different temperaments. Cancer can be annoyed by Aries' excesses and tends to criticize constantly. Similarly, Aries may find it difficult to withstand Cancer's repeated mood swings linked to a fear of abandonment that needs constant reassurance. In short, in this story, everything is a matter of compromise in order to keep the relationship afloat. 

Consensus

love, protection, security

Conflict

passion, hypersensitivity, monotony

Communication and emotion between Aries and Cancer

In terms of communication, it can be said that Aries and Cancer often face misunderstandings. Cancer considers Aries too aggressive, and Aries considers Cancer annoying, which seriously complicates any dialogue. This is in part why every attempt at even general discussion can take a wrong turn. They are both so impulsive in their own way that they struggle to get to the heart of the matter because they annoy each other long before they get to the subject they absolutely need to talk about. Aries will tend to get loud, and Cancer will sulk and retreat into their shell. It's often an exhausting relationship with both walking on eggshells, hoping not to make the other angry before they can say what matters.

In terms of emotions, they both experience them deeply but do not manage to express them in the same way. So Cancer will tend to let it all out and say what they feel, while Aries finds it difficult to find a good way to express what they feel. They tend to either not say anything at all or come on like a wrecking ball and hurt Cancer with their words. In fact, they love each other but don't know how to show it. In short, Aries fears Cancer's overflowing emotions because they don't know what to do with them. Cancer fears Aries' impatience and abruptness.

Trust between Aries and Cancer

Trust is a difficult question for the Aries/Cancer couple. It is not fidelity that is the main problem, even though Aries tend to be more volatile than Cancer. Their main concern is their confidence in their intimate lives. Just like in every situation in their life, Aries rushes and Cancer, despite trying to be understanding, finds this behavior inconsiderate. In fact, poor Cancer is afraid of being eaten alive by Aries.

For their part, Aries finds it difficult to believe Cancer is sincere in their feelings because they are always asking annoying questions, trying to control Aries and often refuse their "conjugal duties". Cancer feels they have been taken for a fool, trapped, because their needs for gentleness and tenderness are rarely met. So they both struggle to believe in the sincerity of the other's feelings. They operate in such different ways that they just can't understand one another. 

Intimacy and sexuality of Aries with Cancer

Under the duvet, Aries and Cancer struggle to be on the same page. Their temperaments are really opposed to each other because Aries is outgoing, passionate and heads straight to the goal while Cancer seeks emotional stimulation above all.

Cancer is a sign dominated by the Moon, so they are governed entirely by their emotions. For them, sexuality is above all a way of founding a family. Aries' priority is pleasure, and they enjoy repeat performances. So obviously, if they want their story to last, each will have to adapt to the other's desires. Aries, therefore, should learn to display their emotions more and Cancer to consider the importance of seducing their partner. The advantage they have is that they are both open-minded and willing to try new things. The condition for finally reaching a good understanding will be that Cancer is willing to trust Aries and learn to be a little more abandoned.

Compatibility in love

An Aries man with a Cancer woman: the relationship can work as long as each is prepared to compromise and make an effort to understand the other. Miss Cancer seduces Aries by her modesty and reserve, she does not like to be pushed or live with tension. This is why she uses gentleness to delay Mr Aries' passion. In return, Mr Aries, despite living passionately at a hundred miles an hour, is expected to behave like a protector in order to reassure his companion who feels very helpless when faced with his bad moods.

An Aries woman with a Cancer man: a relationship between Miss Aries and Mr Cancer is not easy because their characters are very different. In the effort to keep their story afloat, their daily lives are punctuated with a lot of challenges. Mr Cancer is very focused on safety, stability and success, and, moreover, he has a serious depressive tendency. He almost resents Miss Aries for being so dynamic and enthusiastic, so she will have to be very patient to ensure that Mr Cancer can obtain a certain level of joy and well-being.