Last Updated on April 14, 2023
When it comes to understanding a man, few astrological signs can compare to the complexity of Venus in Cancer.
This zodiac sign is known for its sensitivity and emotional depth, making it a challenge to get close to intimately.
With this sign, love and loyalty are paramount, often leading them to be cautious when entering into relationships.
Understanding what a Cancer man needs and must have for a relationship to be successful is key.
Read on to delve into the traits of this deeply passionate sign to gain an insight into what makes a Venus in Cancer man tick.
The Venus in Cancer Man is usually charming and sociable, he is a born go-getter thanks to the representation of this cardinal sign.
However, when it comes to love, the Cancer man may pump the breaks a bit and take the long route.
Cancer is a sensitive water sign and the man with this placement is cautious with his heart because it is so tender.
The Venus in Cancer Man Key Features
Positive Traits: A man with this chart placement is extremely loyal. He is a nurturer and a lover. He may be slow in making up his mind when entering a relationship, but believe me, it will be worth the wait.
Negative Traits: The dark side of Cancer, according to his sextile, can make this man jealous, possessive, impulsive, and can become depressed if he misjudges a situation that he does not fully understand.
Ideal partner: The ideal partner for a man with his Venus in Cancer is somebody trustworthy, supportive, appreciative, and nurturing.
She must be able to hold her own in an argument, but also be non-judgemental and too critical about petty incidents that are bound to occur as each excepts the other for who they are.
He is looking for commitment, and at some point, a family with children.
His ideal partner would be someone who is homely and wants to create a secure family environment as much as he does.
If you want to know more about Cancer in a romantic relationship then see our article here on Cancer Man in Love traits.
Needs to work on: The Cancer man is usually not typically aggressive, so when hurt or angry he may keep it bottled up inside.
He can be prone to bouts of depression with which he will suffer silently.
It would help the Cancer man to speak up about how he is feeling and open up communication with his loved ones.
The Cancer Man Personality
A man with a Venus in Cancer placement in his birth chart needs back exactly what he gives out to the world.
He is warm and friendly, but what wins him over with others is his support and loyalty.
Likewise, he depends on the support and loyalty of others and can get pretty down in the pits when he feels unappreciated or not compensated.
The man is a nurturer, but he needs to be nurtured as well.
Even though he is a male, he is the mother of the zodiac. He has a big heart and if you are looking to lock him down you must have one too.
Though his heart may stay guarded for a while since Cancer is a sensitive water sign.
It may seem likely, a man with this placement was emotionally wounded or let down at an early age. But knowing what to look for should avoid any irrational bust-ups.
Cancer is the most domesticated sign of the zodiac.
A man with his Venus in Cancer will spend more time at home than out and about, he is the typical crab in his shell.
To him, home life is everything and there is nothing he would like more than to settle in and start a family with you. However, you have to accept that he will want to be sure of you before he commits.
Men with this placement are traditional in all areas of life from love, family, and career, to their hobbies and interests.
This sounds like something right out of an earth sign description, but the Cancer man possesses it too.
Unlike earth signs though, the Cancer male is known for his creativity, imagination, and intuition.
The negative aspect of Cancer shows itself as possessive and jealous. Since Venus deals with love and money, this trait is especially magnified here.
This is why loyalty and trust are so key with the Cancer man. If the relationship is built on a solid foundation and the emotional bond is strong, the Cancer male does not need to show this side of himself.
Positives Traits Of a Cancer Man
- Loyal – Affectionate – Nurturing
- Creative – Intuitive – Imaginative
- Stable – Good parent – Home Maker
Negative Traits Of a Cancer Man
- Can have a tendency to be jealous, especially when he feels he has committed
- Again, can be possessive if he feels he is being ignored or taken for granted
- Resentful, if he feels he is not getting the attention he thinks he deserves
The Woman Who Attracts a Cancer Man
The Cancer man with his placement in Venus is attracted to himself.
Well, not literally, but it is all the same qualities that he has that he looks for or rather he needs from his lover.
A man with this placement requires a partner who is sensitive, emotional, domestic, nurturing, and more on the traditional side of things.
Cancer is a water sign, which is governed by emotion. If you wish to win over the Cancer man, you must speak to his heart rather than his mind.
There is nothing in this world that attracts the Cancer male more than a strong emotional bond with someone. He communicates his feelings and likewise, he wants to be felt.
A man born with this astrological zodiac sign has a deep-rooted desire to be the hero to the woman he loves. Not a knight on a white charger but a man who is attentive to a woman who appreciates the little things he does for her.
It is like an obsession to be needed, and any woman who understands can be blessed with a loyal loving partner for life.
A study has been carried out by a leading relationship coach that explains this secret obsession within a Cancer man.
If you would like to know how to bring out the hero in your crush then listen to a short video as James Bauer explains His Secret Obsession.
A man with this placement needs security in a relationship. Before opening up his gigantic heart to someone, he needs to know that they are committed and loyal to him first.
Men with their Venus in Cancer are known to look for somebody who is like their mother, or someone who is “mothering” at least.
Some men are attracted to mates who are the life of the party or who are wild at the club. This is the complete antithesis of what gets the Venus in Cancer Man going.
Instead of being head over heels for someone who is dressed to kill and out on the town, the Cancer man is much more turned on by a person who is curled up on their couch, sporting sweats, and watching a movie.
This is because staying at home with you is his dream date. However, he is usually far from boring. When he is sure of you he will want to blend in with any exciting pastimes or adventures you are interested in.
See also: Cancer Man in Bed
Cancer Man Compatibility
The Cancer man is a good match with any sign that is sensitive, homebound, stable, and loyal.
This makes Venus in Cancer compatible with more than a few, still, it is important to take in the entire details of one’s birth chart to determine the best compatibility.
A man with his Venus in Cancer will be best suited with a partner who has Venus or the sun in Cancer.
He is a good match for anyone with their sun or Venus in a water sign, like Scorpio or Pisces, because of the strong emotional bonds and loyalty between these signs.
Earth elements, like Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo are also good for the Cancer male because of their sensitivity, stability, domestication, and loyalty.
If you want to know more about the compatibility potentials then you can find out about Cancer’s best matches here.
Final Thoughts
The Venus in Cancer Man has all the love in the world, and it is just for you, all of it because he is completely committed (if you can get the crab out of his shell that is).
Dating expert James Bauer describes a way of bringing the hero out of a Cancer man making him completely committed to a woman who loves him. Find out for yourself by listening to this short video.
The best way to win this man over is to connect with him on an emotional level and build the relationship on trust and he is yours forever.
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