The relationship between these two water signs is very special because it can be both magnificent and destructive. Cancer and Scorpio tend to hide behind their strong shells, but what they are both hiding is extreme sensitivity. That's why they get along so well, they understand each other intuitively and their connection is almost mystical.

Cancer and Scorpio very quickly establish a deep but also extremely fragile relationship. On the positive side, their communication is excellent, almost telepathic, and their physical understanding is also excellent. Nevertheless, their relationship can also be very conflictive because Scorpio is impatient by nature.

So, if Cancer is too vulnerable, hesitant or sulky, Scorpio quickly reacts aggressively. And it's true that Cancer is a gentle being who is easily wounded by hurtful words. However, this will only last a certain time because when Cancer's pride is offended, they also can respond violently and, in this case, neither of the two will emerge unscathed. If they want their relationship to continue, they must at all costs avoid falling into the trap of all-out war.

Scorpio is always tense, waiting for the slightest misstep or apparent betrayal. In an ideal world they need to be able to get over this tendency to be overwhelmed by anger. It will ultimately damage the quality of their relationship with Cancer, who often does not deserve such treatment.

Consensus

psyche, sexuality, intuition

Conflict

vulnerability, impatience, aggression

Communication and emotion between Cancer and Scorpio

Communication between Cancer and Scorpio is generally pretty good. They find it easy to talk about almost anything and so long as they're not required to talk about their emotions, things will go swimmingly. Their connection is so strong that they could even do without words and still understand each other. There are on such a similar wavelength in their everyday life that communication is almost telepathic.

On the other hand, when it comes to talking about their emotions, there are great differences. Cancer experiences every emotion to the full, whether they are positive or negative, they are an integral part of life and Cancer learns to live with them. For Scorpio things are not so easy because they see emotions as a hindrance, something that prevents them moving forward in life. Scorpio hates anything that holds them back and emotional outpourings make them incredibly uncomfortable.

Trust between Cancer and Scorpio

By nature, Cancer is an honest and faithful sign. They do all they can to build a strong home and they long for emotional security, so they are unlikely to go adventuring outside their relationship. Cancer is therefore absolutely not a liar or a deceiver. Scorpio does not fall in love easily but when they do they have to trust their loved one absolutely. If they feel betrayed in any way their unpleasant side will quickly take over, leading to jealousy and possessiveness.

Cancer and Scorpio are both quite secretive signs and can take a long time to talk about what they feel. However, they also try to ensure they never inflict something on others that they would hate to suffer themselves (like lies or infidelity).

Intimacy and sexuality of Cancer with Scorpio

Scorpio is a sensual being with an often tortured psyche. They tend to be afraid of anything and everything. In astrology, Scorpio is related to the idea of death and everything in the human soul that is dark. This sign is known for repressing their emotions, feelings and impulses. It is only when they are intimate with a partner that they can release the things that undermine them internally.

For their part, Cancer sees sexuality as the way to express their emotions. Thus, when Cancer and Scorpio are together, their emotional connection is amplified through sex and it also strengthens their emotional attachment. That said, Cancer may find Scorpio frightening and needs to say so if this is the case. In fact, Scorpio can have an unbridled side that doesn't always gel well with gentle Cancer.

Compatibility in love

A Cancer man with a Scorpio woman: a relationship between Mr Cancer and Miss Scorpio should be fairly balanced and their sex life excellent. Mr Cancer does everything to provide a stable home for Miss Scorpio and works hard to divert her from her inner torments. However, when Miss Scorpio tires of Mr Cancer's mood swings and overly meek character she can get aggressive. This will result in a weakening of their relationship unless each can make an effort to understand the other.

A Cancer woman with a Scorpio man: Miss Cancer and Mr Scorpio's relationship should be very strong, both psychologically and physically. Mr Scorpio does not show his feelings easily but he is attracted by Miss Cancer's modesty and sensitivity. She is seduced by his charisma, even if his excessive behavior can be frightening sometimes. In fact, Miss Cancer's naive and fragile character can make him very angry. However, Mr. Scorpio should be wary because eventually Miss Cancer's response will be much more violent than just sulking.