What these two signs have most in common are their children.  Leo likes to lead in a playful manner while Cancer enjoys making the family feel good.  Leo has a fond love for children and will enjoy sports and playful pastimes with their brood.   Never discipline Leo’s children unless you have their approval first.  If they misbehave, tell Leo first, as Leo wants to know about it and will then do the necessary thing as they see fit. 

On the other hand, Cancer automatically mothers everyone, and will enjoy cooking, darning socks, and be ready to give the kids loads of hugs and kisses when they run toward Cancer’s arms.  Cancer is extremely protective of their children and family.

Leo’s dramatic ways can often confuse a shy Cancer.  Remember Leo is dramatic and not quite as intuitive or emotional as a Cancer.  Together they may not blend well, as fire (Leo) and water (Cancer) are not compatible due to the differences in their self-expression.

When Leo wants attention, it is a twenty-four hour requirement.  Cancer does have the ability to soothe and nurture them with a caring, considerate intuitive know-how.  Leo needs constant ego strokes, wants nothing but the best, and can lavishly shower Cancer with gifts for the kitchen, new clothes, and quality home furnishings when content within a relationship.  Cancer requires less attention but will appreciate any show of affection that the Leo may dramatically express, but not always in the grandiose materialistic fashion that Leo produces.

Regarding romance and partnerships, Cancer is quite receptive with ocean sized emotional depth and picks up on their mate’s moods as if it were their own experiences.  They need a mate who will stabilize their sensitivity to avoid becoming the classic clinger.

Leo may not be easily drawn to the Cancer type, preferring a mate who is more detached and free spirited.  Leo has a tendency to be overly possessive and somewhat jealous, but a Cancer may be the one who will always remain the more considerate one within this relationship.

Leo may tend to want to take the lead in this union, and Cancer may be content to remain quietly in the background giving Leo the spotlight.  If Leo can lessen their boastful self-expression long enough to return consideration to Cancer, then this combination may stand a better chance of survival.  Let Leo dance and twirl around in the spotlight while Cancer holds up the applause sign for everyone in the audience to see.

CANCER:  Emotional, Nurturing, Sensitive
LEO:           Loyal, Warm-Hearted, Dramatic, Stubborn
ROMANTIC ATTRACTION:  Cancer:  Scorpio and Capricorn
                                       Leo:       Sagittarius and Aquarius

The information above is based on sun sign compatibility.  For a more accurate interpretation of the comparison between you and your significant other, you need a natal chart.  This chart will provide your ascendant.  When your ascendant is matched against your partner’s the information given is a more precise interpretation of your compatibility.  If you do not know your ascendant and would like to, please click here.