Working my way back to you with a burning love inside.
In Taurus and Cancer we have two feminine signs and both are fairly compatible in nature, having powerful needs for security, continuity, and a loving relationship. What’s more, they are both nostalgic zodiac signs; both of them are likely to find an interest in their past, their family history, and in collecting memorabilia. In fact, one of the things these two revel in together is home making, entertaining, creating memories, and reveling in them.
In fact, these two astrology signs often hook up together in their childhood, and while a lot could happen in adult life, they may indeed find their way back to each other later in life. It’s a relationship that has a powerful emotional chemistry.
The ruler of Cancer, the Moon, is actually exalted in Taurus, which means Cancer naturally gravitates toward Taurus. They enjoy the affectionate, playful nature of the Taurus and also feel rather at home with them, as they are a secure vessel. As a water sign, Cancer is searching for a container, someone to give definition to their feelings and often Taurus does that.
Taurus, being a fixed Earth sign, can sometimes be a little bit too passive in life, and because they resist change, their life can often follow very set patterns. However, being with Cancer, a cardinal sign, they are often able to break out of that, unlock potential, and become motivated by the Cancer energy.
However, this match has a notable hurdle to get over, and that’s the fact that both have long memories and can be grudge-bearing. So, while things are going well, it’s a harmonious relationship — but if things go bad and angry words are said, which can happen with the Taurus temper, it can be hard to build bridges again. That’s why this overall gets only a 65% compatibility, even though there are many points of strong cosmic alignment.
Romantic Compatibility Between Taurus and Cancer
Due to the Moon’s connection to Taurus, there is a strong emotional bond. These two astrology signs immediately gravitate to each other. They form a powerful friendship based on an innate understanding. They are signs that have a soft center and they are both signs who are kind but also have a mischievous side.
Romantically, Cancer brings out the affectionate, tender side of Taurus — but they also bring out a more assertive side in Taurus. Taurus is very communicative when they are with Cancer, and therefore the love language between them is both tenderness and communication.
They are also awesome at planning events and tend to enjoy family life. A part of their romance is doing things or even establishing rituals that are, or become, time-honoured traditions or perhaps chatting about their childhood memories. Even better when they have a strong connection in terms of their roots and can chat about things that are familiar to both of them.
They are willing to do a lot for each other. They are both fairly cooperative, and that’s why romance is not just about wining and dining — which they certainly enjoy, both being signs that love food — but it’s also about enjoying a relaxed togetherness that is very rewarding and reassuring.
Together, they find it easy to express affection, and there can be an esoteric unspoken understanding, as they are fairly in tune with the deeper needs that each has for continuity, trust, and being in a powerful union.
Sexual Compatibility
Sexually, these two both enjoy something a little bit quirky. So, we have a rather odd mixture here, because Taurus and Cancer both have a traditional, conservative side. They are both signs that are unlikely to want anything too bohemian or eccentric when it comes to the bedroom. They are unlikely to want to shock each other — and that’s important, because initially in the bedroom, nothing is going to cause the other concern.
As they’re both affectionate, it’s easy to reach that sexual phase. However, over time, both of them actually like to experiment a little bit. There is a sexual curiosity going on with both of them and, although it’s rather tepid, they still do want a sense of escapism, pazzaz and evolution.
Both of them want to achieve a spiritual evolution through sex. Both Sun signs are able to find a lot of satisfaction and meaning in the sexual arena. So, it’s very important that they both evolve their sex life into something that’s very tantric and that can take them out of themselves into another world — because at the end of the day, that’s what they’re both craving.
Friendship Between Taurus and Cancer
One love language between these two is friendship — but with friendship must come a large dose of tolerance, because there are going to be times when they will frustrate each other.
They tend to communicate fairly well, unless one of them is having issues. Taurus can become very obstinate and stubborn in times of crisis, and this can be very difficult for Cancer to cope with.
Alternatively, when Cancer is having periods of crisis, they can be very passive-aggressive, super-sensitive, and easily hurt — and that is when a disconnect can develop. What this friendship needs is more tolerance and deeper levels of understanding during times of crisis.
In fact, they both need to know when to give each other space. One of the problems in this relationship is not enough space, because both of them want to be close and prefer doing most things as a couple. However, sometimes, if one is having a difficult time, there needs to be enough space so they can perhaps brood, get in a mood, or be angry outside of the relationship — because if they do this within the relationship, it can damage communication and, ultimately, the friendship, which is so fundamental to their bond.
Marriage and Long-Term Potential
Why this relationship thrives long term is because both are fairly patient and are builders. They both seek to invest in each other and in the relationship, and they envision a long-term future together. They are both resistant to change in terms of emotional shifts, so once in a relationship, they are more likely to want to work on it than throw it away. This means they can weather many storms together.
This is also a relationship between two star signs that are money- and business-orientated, so being prosperous and creating a nest egg and a future to look forward to is something they will both want to subscribe to.
The financial side of the relationship is often something that helps keep them together, because it represents the work that they’ve both put into the relationship — work they won’t want to jeopardise.
One of the problems with their marriage is that when things sour, things tend to go from bad to worse. Both of them tend to double down when they feel hurt, angry, or upset. One of Taurus’s issues is that they can bottle things up, then lose their temper — and when they lose their temper, it can get ugly. Once it gets ugly, Cancer is likely not to forgive. They can go into their shell, withdraw, and become passive.
One of the things Cancer does is the silent treatment and the silent treatment drives Taurus mad. Taurus overreacts to it, making things worse.
They both have long memories and can be very unforgiving. Once the relationship hits a crisis where things are said and there are bad vibes, it’s going to be very difficult for them both to get over it.
Due to this grudge-bearing nature and the deep emotional hurts, which they both tend to carry, the relationship either goes well and is consistent — or if it hits a bad phase, it can be very difficult for them both to move on.
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Relationship
Companionship, friendship, and being each other’s supporters is one of the strongest features of this relationship. They relate very well to each other and have an innate understanding that helps them to be in tune with each other’s needs and emotions.
Taurus offers a lot of support and stability, and Cancer thrives on this. What’s more, Cancer helps motivate Taurus and keeps them moving forward in life, which makes Taurus happier and more successful — which is great.
They will both be inclined to work on long-term goals. They both like to invest for the future, so they are likely to work on family, financial, and property goals, which will excite and interest both of them. Both have a powerful need to have children and invest in family — another reason this relationship is strong.
One of the major weaknesses is lack of forgiveness and grudge-bearing. Both of them tend to hang on to hurts and can brood, which delays forgiveness and moving the relationship into a better phase. They can get bogged down in “he said, she said” and become very subjective, which harms the relationship.
When things are going well, they go very well — but once derailed, both become moody, obtuse, and angry. That’s when it becomes difficult for communication and friendship to resume. Both of these signs can be quite vulnerable and inward-looking, so one of the problems is that the relationship can get a little stuck and go into the doldrums, where they stop growing emotionally and stop taking chances together.
They are a very conservative and risk-averse couple, and this can mean life could begin to lose its shine and become a little predictable — not that that will worry either of them, but it’s a pity for their self-development.
Final Verdict
I give this relationship a 65% to 70% chance of success. It is especially wonderful during the dating phase. This pair are often friends first, and it’s very easy for a platonic friendship to grow into a relationship and to move quickly into marriage.
They have powerful security needs and are strongly driven by family values. They are also signs who are keen to commit; they value loyalty, and once they have invested in each other, they form a very strong emotional bond and won’t want to walk away.
One of the biggest pitfalls, however, is that they can both be very subjective. They can lick wounds and harbour resentment. In a way, they will yield to each other, but afterwards they may resent the sacrifices made.
It’s very important for them both to focus on the benefits of the relationship and not become bogged down in arguments and petty words, because that’s when they can both lose sight of the bigger picture.
The struggle with this relationship is that they can spiral downwards in times of emotional angst — and often when both are most needy is when they annoy each other most. So, it’s important that when one is struggling, they support each other rather than getting annoyed by the other’s responses.
Taurus needs to give Cancer space when they are moody and want to be left alone, and Cancer needs to walk away when Taurus is angry and allow them to blow off steam somewhere else. That’s when the relationship truly thrives.
Second decan Cancer is the best match for Taurus. Third decan Taurus are the best match for Cancer.
