THE CRAB IN THE EMOTIONAL SOUP. A Cancer horoscope is like, the ultimate guide to being a total feelings person. If you're born between June 21 and July 22, you're a Cancer - which means you're basically carrying around a giant emotional backpack filled with nurturing vibes, a love for home like it's a sacred thing, and a need for security like it's oxygen. Cancers are represented by the Crab - like that crab is secretly plotting to protect its emotional shell. Expect this lot to encounter mood-swing like pros, care for everyone like a mom, and need lots of cozy comfort food to feel safe.