Cancer and Scorpio Compatibility

Few relationships are as interesting as the one between the Cancer and the Scorpio. Being very nearly polar opposites, many times this mixture is ill advised, as they seem to have little in common emotionally. Often a Cancer and Scorpio may know this within the first few days of the relationship. Surprisingly, though, because of a distinct Ying and Yang quality between them, they will often stay together far longer than originally planned.

As it happens, the Cancer's even-tempered, even handed approach to things is often the glue that holds this relationship together. When the Cancer falls in love, they have a tendency to overlook some things that may be unacceptable to the rest of us. Their ability to forgive is very nearly bottomless. So when a Scorpio gets out of hand, as they sometimes will from time to time, the Cancer may respond with anger, but they are simply unable to hold a grudge forever.

One may think that since both Cancer and Scorpio are water signs, then, naturally, they must be closely related. Ironically enough, the fact that they are both of the water is where their similarities end. The Scorpio is steadfast in his/her purpose and intensely passionate about all things that they care about, while the Cancer is more aloof about their purpose in life. Not to say that they don't get fired up when the need arrives, but more often than not they are the peacemakers to their Scorpio counterparts firestarters.

Sometimes, however, this combination of firestarter and peacemaker can result in a kind of team effort towards life in general. Their adverse personalities will sometimes serve to keep the other in check. When the Scorpio feels slighted by a lost opportunity, it'll be the Cancer that helps them to move on to other chances. When the Cancer wants to overlook someone who has insulted them, it'll be the Scorpio that helps them to stand up for themselves.

For the Cancer and Scorpio, the bedroom is the only place of uneven ground. While the sex life between these two will be intense when the relationship is new, the chances of longevity are slim. The Cancer may feel a lack of reciprocity here, for while the Scorpio's intensity makes him/her a skilled lover, he/she has a tendency to become accustomed to a routine (as they tend to get set in their ways). Eventually, the Cancer will want something new and often times, infidelity comes to mind. While they may not act on it, they will be the first to fantasize about others. The good news is that a faithful Cancer will first strive to introduce their Scorpio to new things in the bedroom before looking to outside sources, but don't expect the Cancer to wait around too long if the Scorpio is particularly stubborn.

Nevertheless, the Scorpio's most redeeming (and most damning) quality is his/her passion. They don't have any real sense of moderation, so when a Scorpio goes for what he/she wants, it's both barrels, full throttle. This is a good thing when it comes to birthdays and special events. You can expect the Scorpio to shower his/her Cancer with lavish presents or terribly thoughtful ideas and plans. They are all about giving 110 percent.

Overall, the Cancer/Scorpio relationship can work if given the chance. Because of the Yin/Yang quality of both signs, the key to making a Cancer/Scorpio relationship work is just understanding. A Cancer who understands his/her Scorpio (and vice versa) will no doubt understand his/her place in their life. For these signs, one only has to remember that you cannot have light without dark. They will easily provide each other balance, if given the opportunity.