Cancer Man & Scorpio Woman = Why Professional Astrologers Think This Is a Match Made in Heaven

After studying astrology for fifteen years and practicing it for ten, I enjoy nothing more than immersing myself in romantic dynamics, as they prove that astrology works. I find the interactions between a Cancer man and a Scorpio woman particularly fascinating, as they resemble watching a vintage romance movie from the forties.

By the way, this is not an easy task. On the outside, this couple might seem quite ordinary, but the deeper you dig, the more and more material there is to uncover. After all, you're dealing with two of the most guarded signs of the entire zodiac. Guiding a Cancer man and a Scorpio woman to make the best of their relationship requires time, effort, and trust. Let me explain why!

What Magnetizes These Two

I will begin by pointing out that Cancer and Scorpio are two of the zodiac signs that are seriously misunderstood, perhaps because most of us were never purposely taught how to swim in the world of emotions. It seems to me this is the number one reason why Cancer men keep gravitating towards Scorpio women and vice versa—they not only understand each other, they have very similar needs, and speak the same language. While it will take them some time to figure this out, once they do, very little can pull them apart.

I compare counseling these two to a vintage romance movie because there is so much character building here. It takes them FOREVER to open up, and there is nothing anyone can do to rush them. In fact, the more you rush them, the more they shut off. The very first time I counseled this couple (let's call them Jim and Louis), it took several sessions for me to get to a point where they would trust me. It was the strangest thing—at times, it felt like I was being tested by both of them. After the first breakthrough we experienced together, I realized "I had passed the test;" they now knew I was the correct person to work with them. By the way, you may find it funny to know that, like Louis, I am also a Scorpio!

What a Cancer man and a Scorpio woman have in common is that they approach love and relationships in a very similar fashion. They are incredibly self-protective of their feelings and what is most important to them. In Jim's own words, "I always felt so out of place in the dating world; but when I met Louis, I felt like we riding the same timeline, enjoying the pleasure of truly getting to know one another before going any further." She felt the same way. Like many Scorpio women, she had been hurt before, so it was only natural for her to guard her heart before handing it to a new romantic prospect.

Emotional Overflow

As you can see, laying a strong foundation is very important for these two, especially because the next step is all about emotional overflow. Once they feel comfortable with each other, they will open their hearts, sharing stories, feelings, emotions, desires, and most importantly, their biggest fears. Dramatic much? Maybe for some! But for them, being with one another is healing and cleansing for the soul. "Before him, my love story was complicated; I felt like I was perceived as too much or overly dramatic about my past, but he understands me and makes room for my feelings," Louis said.

In a world where emotions are sometimes seen as weakness, a Cancer man and a Scorpio woman can thrive. When you add water to water, you get emotional depth that very few can reach and even understand. This is the couple you call when life gets real and tough, as they not only understand, they also provide nurturance and strength to their loved ones. Jim and Louis, together and separate, play important roles for their community, always providing a shoulder to cry on or a bed to sleep on when necessary. They are not afraid to go deep—they thrive in emotionally-charged scenarios that test people's resilience.

The Quiet & Underated Power Couple

Here's the thing: Being an emotional couple does not equal being weak. In theory, you could think this is not the most ambitious pair, but in reality, it is what I call "the quiet and underrated power couple." Because safety is extremely important to them, they work hard to attain it. If you don't believe me, just look at celebrity couples with this Cancer man-Scorpio woman combination, like Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart, to name a few.

Another couple with this combination I worked with defies the classic "happy family image" with tenacity and finesse. She's a powerful lawyer and negotiator, owning her firm with many people under her. Her husband, a chef-turned-food influencer, wanted to be a stay-at-home dad, but his traditional parents had a lot of opinions about it. Since family is very important to him, they came to me to assist them in handling this situation wisely. In the end, the role reversal ended up working out for everyone, including their two kids, who are turning out wonderfully with this family setup.

Learning to Fight (Trust Me, There Will Be Fights)

Now, let's get to the juiciest part of this couple's movie… the drama! Even the most compatible and happy couples argue once in a while. But let me tell you, when these two argue, it will take them time to go back to normal for one specific reason: they both hold grudges. When things go wrong between a Scorpio woman and a Cancer man, their claws come out, and once out, it's hard for them to retrieve them. The biggest problem for this pair is that once mad, they stay mad. As an outsider, it's kind of comical to witness them pulling passive-aggressive moves on each other instead of just being honest.

I would say this was the hardest thing for me to achieve: to get them to learn how to fight constructively instead of reverting to the manipulative tactics they were both used to employing. Hey, at least they have similar approaches, which means that they both internalize EVERYTHING. Getting them to express their expectations before things got bad was the hardest thing to do, as I would always run into some "Well, he should already know what to do in a case like this," kind of argument. You see, the theme of "opening up" remains as an important factor for this pair in general, but especially when learning how to fight or at least, agree to disagree.

The Attraction Factor (It's HOT)

Luckily, sex is an unforgettable experience between these two, which definitely helps cool off the fights whenever they arise. This couple is full of surprises, and one involves how good their sex life is! Astrological theory does resonate with this, as the Moon-Mars combination is said to be the sexiest of all.

In astrology, the Moon (which rules Cancer) represents feelings, and Mars (which rules Scorpio) represents sex. When you put these two together, you get the best of both worlds—you get passionate sex that also involves getting very intimate with one another. And while I have to say that this is not the most sexually adventurous couple, what they lack in open-mindedness, they gain in volume. They have sex, like, almost if not every single night!

Diving a little deeper into sex between a Scorpio woman and a Cancer man is necessary, as sex is extremely important for this pair more than it is for couples of other zodiac sign combinations. Remember Jim and Louis? Whenever they were upset (and too busy holding mutual grudges), she still expected him to deliver in the bedroom, which was mind-blowing for him. Once she got comfortable with me, she affirmed, "I need sex, and I need it good," to which he answered, "But I am mad at you, so I don't feel like it in the moment." He was perplexed when I explained to him that Mars, her partner's planet, rules ambition, sex, and anger in astrology. One of their breakthroughs as a couple came when they managed to fix a really big problem by first having sex and then being extremely open and candid with one another.

A Couple Made to Last

While it might take them some time to open up and trust each other, a Cancer man and a Scorpio woman can become an unvincible power couple. Once together, there is little that can separate these two, as the way they see and approach the world is very similar. Over time, they create a relationship fueled by passion, deep emotions, and the need to create safety and an environment where they, as well as their loved ones, can thrive.

The deep level of intimacy that they reach is visited by very few and functions as the foundation of a strong and resilient bond. They hold infinite powers of creation that can be harnessed into business, having a family, or creating a heartfelt community around them. This is a couple destined to last and thrive!