Feeling and connection
Water signs of the zodiac
Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are the water signs of the zodiac. Water is the element of emotion, intuition, memory and empathy.
The three water signs
What water means in astrology
Water is the element of feeling. Astrologers associate it with emotion, intuition, empathy, memory and imagination. The shadow side is moodiness, over-sensitivity and escapism.
Cancer starts emotional bonds (cardinal water), Scorpio holds feelings deeply (fixed water) and Pisces dissolves boundaries (mutable water).
The water signs compared
Water sign compatibility
Water is traditionally compatible with earth, which gives it shape, and with other water signs.
Traditional pairings: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces are said to understand each other’s basic temperament. Compare any two signs.
Water signs zodiac months
Water signs cover parts of February, March, June, July, October, November. Cancer runs from June 21 to July 22. Scorpio runs from October 23 to November 21. Pisces runs from February 19 to March 20.
Water sign questions
What are the water signs?
The water signs are Cancer (June 21 to July 22), Scorpio (October 23 to November 21) and Pisces (February 19 to March 20).
Which months are water signs?
Water sign birthdays fall in parts of February, March, June, July, October, November.
What are water signs like?
Astrologers associate it with emotion, intuition, empathy, memory and imagination.
Which elements are compatible with water?
Water is traditionally compatible with earth, which gives it shape, and with other water signs.
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