How to Make a Cancer and Aquarius Friendship Work

Maintain an equal balance of introverted and extroverted activities. To keep this relationship balanced, try new things in the city and stay at home together. This will help with the energy flow you are experiencing. Cancers are introverted by nature, but leaving them to their own devices can backfire. Cancer can become depressed when they are lonely; they thrive on social interactions. Aquarius has some introverted traits due to their love of ideas, but they are natural social butterflies.^[6]

• An Aquarius will enjoy calmer activities, while a Cancer will like altruistic activities. Although, a few activities Cancers and Aquarius will enjoy include charitable events, visiting a library, or bike riding.^[7]

Go with the flow. Another thing about the pair is that they both like to have fun and keep things casual. Aquarius is a free-spirited and self-sufficient sign. They aren't big planners and don't do well when others tell them how they should live their lives. Aquarius would rather go with the flow and see where it takes them in the future. But this is fine with Cancer. If air and water naturally flow and mutable naturally changes and adapts, then the air and water mutable signs – Cancer and Aquarius – are the most "going with the flow" signs.^{[8] [9]  [10]}

• A tip for the Cancer in the friendship: Keep it real. Aquarius wants to see a friend who is genuine, authentic, and content with their own life. Gossiping or hurtful behavior, even if not directed at an Aquarius, is hurtful and off-putting to them.^[11]
• A tip for the Aquarius in the friendship: Stick with your pal. Cancers typically require a few ride-or-die friends who feel like family. The Cancerian in your friend group is most likely the one who opens their home to visitors and creates a welcoming atmosphere for all.^[12]

Make one-on-one time a priority. While the crab yearns for love and attention, the water bearer yearns for authenticity, uniqueness, and intellectual stimulation. What this pair needs to do is put structure in place. Block off time on your calendar to sit down and chat without interruptions.^[13]

• Tip: Go over your week and discuss your different points of view. The more you hear from each other, the better you'll understand each other! This will assist you in meeting each other's needs.

Show each other that you care. Cancers are sympathetic and caring, whereas Aquarius has a tendency to be distant, which can be difficult for Cancer. This can make the crab feel misunderstood, and that's where Cancer-Aquarius friendships go downhill. To make the friendship work, the Aquarius will have to work harder to express their emotions and not just think about them.^[14] Make an effort to show each other that you care, whether it be through gifts, words of kindness, or hugs.

• A tip for the Cancer: Try not to be too needy with your Aquarius. Asking for more before they're ready may push them away. Aquarius is a very independent sign, so if you are too demanding for them, you will most lose them as a friend.^[15]
• A tip for the Aquarius: Make an effort not to see your Cancer as needy simply because you don't operate in the same way. Consider whether they truly want too much or if you are not providing enough. Also, keep in mind that Cancers are moody. Sometimes it's just a matter of being patient and riding the waves with them. Your calm demeanor will benefit your friend greatly.^[16]

Talk to each other honestly and openly. Don't be afraid to open up to one another. The more you learn about each other and how to rely on each other, the closer you will be. This combination has a sweet vibe to it. There's a good chance they'll enjoy each other's company and want to be life-long friends, but you two must make a concerted effort to communicate and, when necessary, compromise. Compromise is your ally, not your adversary.^[17]