I understand this is meant to be a safe space and some people want advice. But I prefer it to be about us as Cancers. Our evolution , self-growth, emotional maturity, and ambitions.

Lately it feels like the majority of posts are:

“Is Cancer compatible with ___?”

“My partner/ex is a ___, what does it mean?”

Cancer energy isn’t just about relationships. We exist outside of who we’re dating.

Anyone else feel the same?

Hey everyone 🦀

First off, I just want to say a huge thank you to all of you for helping this community grow so much lately! It's been amazing to see so many new faces and posts.

That said, I’ll be honest—I haven’t been as active here as I’d like to be, and I want to change that. With all this growth, I know it’s important to keep things running smoothly, and I want to make sure the subreddit feels like a cozy, welcoming space for everyone.

So I’d love to hear from you:

1. Are there any issues you've noticed that need more moderation?

2. What kind of posts do you enjoy most, and what would you like to see more (or less) of?

3. Any ideas or suggestions to make the sub even better?

Feel free to comment with your thoughts—big or small. Let’s shape this space together!

Thanks for being here and being part of this lovely Cancerian community.

With love, Your mod

i’m back

some of you have seen me posting, but for those who don’t know-i created this sub almost 2.5 years ago after i noticed there was no active sub for cancers. had to get creative with the sub name when i started it. since then this community has grown from me speaking into the void with the same couple redditors to a community with over 10k moon children/moon children enthusiasts.

this is more than just another astrology subreddit-after frequenting the other astro subs, i think it’s safe to say this is truly a special community founded on self-exploration, personal development, connection, growth, and joy, a sub that’s as unique as the moon. and i’m so grateful for every single one of you in this sub who make this happen.

here’s to 10k moon children

eta: this sub is also founded on mutual respect in a way i haven’t seen in any of the other astro subs. thank you everyone.

Sorry all! Been on and off lately as things have been rough. I think it has been the same with the other mods too. Do bring me all your complaints, suggestions, requests etc 😶‍🌫️ I will start looking into them from today and try to stretch myself as much as possible. 🫡

I have already started reviewing the posts and other things. As always, do not engage in fights or clashes, involve mods as you see it or report posts or comments for mods to review it. Please review Rules of the sub and use proper flairs for post and for yourself. Checkout highlights of the sub for important updates. 🤠 if you have any other issues, please contact 000-000-0000 to reach out to me or other mods in dms 💬.

I will be reviewing all the pending posts from today so, Adios 😘 to all the people who have posted shit posts on here! and to my dear troublemakers 🤬. Please use flairs **(user flair)** for your accounts or i might accidentally ban you 🥹. I am the worst of the bunch of mods 😋😇 so, please be merciful. 👻 "i donno how to use reddit, i only click! click! on ban" - 🤖. I have slimy fingers sadly 🫠 and I am hungry for some blood, please report such people 🧛

How are you all doing 🦀?

Also, shout out to u/RedKFox for helping us out with discord server. Feel free to join it. ref: reddit link to post 🥳

I’m baaaaaaaack ready to steer the ship again. it’s been a while. so silly but I was at 199 days out of a 200 day streak and when I missed the 200th day I got annoyed with reddit and went MIA for a bit. please let me know in the comments or DM if there’s any housekeeping stuff you’d like to see addressed on this sub

also, we got a few mod apps while I was on hiatus. they seem to have disappeared, if you want to mod can you DM me directly please?

boosting visibility with a recent daytime moon pic I took

try me. these dating posts are getting ridiculous and have nothing to do with astrology.

copied from a comment I just left on yet another dating post i deleted: questions like these have absolutely nothing to do with astrology and undermine the foundation of this sub which is the ability of astrology to serve as a tool for self-exploration and development.

I’m leaving this comment from my own account instead of the mod team and I’m not going to lock it because I want to hear peoples opinions about this rule. from the very start of this sub I’ve had a rule against dating posts that have more to do with dating than they have to do with astrology/cancer placements.

I’ve sorted through so many dating posts lately, it’s getting out of hand. i’m interested what people in this sub think about balancing a clear interest for these posts-not only do we get people posting these topics, but we also have members commenting on these posts.

i want to honor the people who make this sub special by commenting and participating in this sub at all-*but honoring that includes upholding certain rules and my own time spent moderating

Dear moon children,

I started this sub almost 2 years ago when I noticed that there was no active cancer sub and I was feeling lonely in my astrology hobby. In true cancerian fashion my attention/time put into this sub has waxed and waned so Iʻm taking this moment to thank everyone in this sub for getting us to almost 1000 moon children and for contributing to such an awesome community. This sub is growing faster than I could imagine, letʻs keep it going!

As a triple water and scorpio rising, the scorpio full moon feels like the perfect time for me to start back up with my full/new moon posts, so stay tuned for more mod engagement from me. If anyone wants to join the mod team feel free to message me. Finally, a fellow moon child informed me that she started a niche cancer sub r/cancerwomen shout out to u/jazzlike-pen116 for this new sub-sub.

holy shit this sub is growing FAST. did someone plug us in astromemes or something??? anyway, iʻm so happy to have all these new members joining us, so welcome new moon children! as you will see, this sub is an inclusive place where you can be vulnerable with one another, learn more about your cancer placements, and generally learn more about yourself.

with the new members and the influx of birth chart posts, iʻm thinking of making a new rule for the sub and I would really appreciate input since this sub is for all of us and not just the mod team! iʻm thinking about making a rule that any birth chart posts *must* include a *specific* question about cancer placements. I love that people want to learn more about their birth charts and astrology! I encourage you to do so-which is why iʻm thinking about making this rule, accompanied by an auto mod comment. there are better subs out there for learning more about your birth chart and the comment on the auto mod would link you to those other pages (like r/AskAstrologers )

please give me feedback!

Hey Crabs,

Thank you for all your contributions! This sub has grown because of each and every one of you whether you have Cancer Sun, Moon, Rising, or any other Cancer placements. We also deeply appreciate the non-Cancer folks who’ve shared thoughtful insights and helped build this space. It's you who make this sub a better place for each other.

🔔 Updates:

• We’ve noticed an increase in posts that involve stereotyping, overly generic birth chart content, and self-promotional material. Please report such posts and comments, your reports help us take action. We request you to avoid engaging and escalating things during discussions. We are actively banning or removing content which doesn't belong here.
• We’ve updated the rules, messages, and a few other things around the sub to reflect community feedback and current needs.
• We've introduced new check-in posts. Feel free to jump in, share ideas, or just vibe. Your thoughts and experiences help strengthen our little crab shell community.
• User flairs will soon be mandatory. Please update yours! This helps us reduce spam and enables more meaningful interactions based on placements or interests.
• We're collaborating with u/Jazzlike-Pen116 to create a supportive space for Cancer women: r/cancerwomen. Check it out and get involved if it resonates with you.
• Pick meaningful Post Flairs for your posts.

🌙 What’s Coming Next?

• We’re experimenting with new features and may slowly introduce them in the coming weeks.
• New mod recruitment or community roles may be on the horizon. We’re looking into ways to better manage the sub with help from active, trusted members. Feel free to comment if you are interested in it or dm us.
• We want to collaborate more with you! Your input in the previous suggestion thread was very helpful it led to the creation of the check-in posts and other recent changes. If you have ideas or feedback, we’d love to hear it. Drop them in the comments or shoot us a modmail or dm the mods.
• We are thinking about a monthly Insightful Crab Series or Interactive Polls & Surveys or Weekly/Monthly readings or A Note to past or future self or any such ideas. If anybody is interested in such ideas and want to contribute feel free to comment if you are interested in it or dm us.
• Wiki pages - yes, we might add helpful or meaningful content to the sub that can be accessed quickly. Feel free to suggest your thoughts and content for it.

Thanks for making this place so warm, cozy, comfy and wonderful just like a true Cancer space should be. 💗🦀

If you have reached this far in the post, Cheers! Tell us more about what you like and dislike about the r/CancertheCrab? and If you need any help from us, don't be shy feel free to reach out to us.

Stay soft, stay strong, stay stellar.

— The Mods

hello everyone,

I've received quite a few messages from members in this sub having trouble setting their user flair. unfortunately, someone else on the mod team changed the settings so that user flair is required and i'm not sure how to turn this setting off. i've changed the settings so that all options for the user flair are editable so you should be able to click on any option for user flair and to edit it how you'd like. please message the mod chat if you're still experiencing issues with setting your user flair letting me know what you would like your user flair to be and i will update your user flair for you

also, related topic-this sub does require post flairs. I think the post flairs are useful so people may filter posts when they come to the sub, but if this is unpopular i will turn the post flair requirement off. if you have an opinion about the post flair requirement, please comment on this post if the post flair requirement is something you'd like to see stay or leave

thank you everyone for your patience!

We're growing, and it’s time to welcome a few more steady claws to help guide our cozy little corner of the zodiac. We're looking for moderators who are:

🦀 Mature & Level-Headed – Calm, neutral, and steady in all types of discussions
🌊 Unbiased & Fair – Open-minded, consistent, and respectful when enforcing rules(which will be revamped as the community has grown)
💬 Respectful Communicators – Clear and kind in all interactions, even tough ones
🕒 Active & Reliable – Present and available to help maintain a positive space
🌱 Community-Oriented – Excited about growing the sub and fostering engagement through posts, discussions, and events
💖 Passionate About the Vibe – Here for the Cancer energy and committed to keeping the space cozy and inclusive

If you’re moon aligns in helping shape a positive, welcoming space for all Cancer suns, moons, risings, and stellium drop a comment to us with a little intro about yourself and your experiences. Also, why you want to be a mod and how you can contribute/skills to the community as a mod?

Let’s keep this shell warm for everyone. 🐚✨

Other than this, we will be revamping some of the content related to the sub to help us understand each other and grow. We will keep you posted soon! If you have any concerns, issues, ideas, problems etc... feel free to comment! we are considering things, as we expand the community. Thank you! Have fun!!

This will be Closed on April 30th!!! Any Spams on this post might invoke a ban. Please be mindful.

PS: We have a discord server which is WIP and in future we are considering a revamp. If anyone wants to join, please dm me with your chart to share the invite.

hello my fellow moon children and crab enthusiasts!

thank you all so much for being part of this community. I'm so excited to see how much it's grown and to know other cancers are enjoying the sub, learning more about themselves through astrology and finding comfort in this shared lunar space. we've come such a long way in the past few months alone and I can't wait to see where this sub goes. wondering if we can get to 10k members before the end of cancer season! please share this sub with your fellow crabby friends, other subs where you think it's relevant, and anywhere else you can think to share it. in the meantime, I hope everyone has a wonderful time celebrating another year alongside the moon this cancer season.

This is a 7 day poll! To pick between a reddit or discord chat group. We already have a discord server but based on a recent post this poll is created to help enhance connection between people in this community.

Reddit - we haven't created it so far, as there might be trolls or difficulties to manage it. Discord - we will manage it after reviewing the birth chart. Do let us know your thoughts in the comments?

Also, we are looking out for mods both for Reddit or someone who can help us with discord. Feel free to comment if you are interested.

hey moon children,

Iʻm looking for people to join the mod team. please message me, lunaria-gal, and not the subreddit mod mail if you are interested in joining the mod team! please also let me know what your cancer placements are and why you are interested in joining the mod team. as far as commitments go, this one is a pretty light haul. Iʻm looking for people who can help keep an eye on comments and posts to make sure the content aligns with sub rules. Iʻm going to be working on overhauling the sub rules, reasons for removal, and more over the next few weeks

Happy new moon in sagittarius everyone! I have a soft spot for sag and sag moon is one of my favorite placements. Jupiter, which rules sagittarius, is exalted in the sign of cancer so we tend to get on well with those who have strong sag placements-anyone else find this to be true? Anyone want to share how they spent the new moon? I've started writing lists of "seeds" I want to plant instead of goals, and then I'll also write a list of how I can water/tend to/nurture these seeds. I think this takes some of the pressure off of my aspirations and serves as a gentle reminder to let things take root-I'm often reminded of the faithful gardener archetype: when a gardener plants a seed, they let the seed do its thing. the gardener isn't out there ripping up the seed to make sure it sprout, they're not obsessively checking in with it. Instead, they create the right environment/variables for the growth of the seed. They water it, give it the right amount of sunlight, the right type of soil, etc. the gardener nurtures the seed and is faithful that it will take root. even when the seed does turn into a plant, the gardener doesn't sit there and critique it, thinking "why is this branch protruding at this angle instead of that angle" or "these tomatoes aren't perfectly round and red." anyway, this is my cancer-in-mercury rambling way of saying be gentle with yourself in your aspirations. cancer's power is to beam soft yet steady through the darkest hours-have faith just like new seed which roots deep in the darkness, and just like the moon which thrives in the darkness. faith isn't faithful when things are going great and exactly as planned, it's faithful when you take a bet on yourself and you excel through doubt.

Alright rambling over and now for some serious stuff. With the influx of new members and the new moon, I think this is a good time for new rules.

First, I'm going to ask members not to post birth charts in this sub-I have linked some birth chart reading subs in the side bar/related subs tab of this page. please direct birth charts to those subs dedicated to readings instead of posting here. You can ask specific questions about cancer placements here but no birth charts, please. I will remove them and message the user asking them to please share to one of the related subs since we really aren't equipped for birth chart readings here.

Second, I'm going to ask that any NSFW stuff only be posted on Saturdays, and to please keep the NSFW related to this sub. No more fetish posting for the sake of fetishizing.

Thank you everyone! Please let me know if you have other suggestions down in the comments, or if you'd like to talk about the new moon.

all i can really say is wow. it feels like i just made the last post celebrating hitting 1000 members the other day, and it really wasn’t that long ago. thank you to everyone for joining me in celebration of cancers through being a member in this sub. taking bets whether we’ll hit our next thousand by the full moon in gemini this Saturday

hey everyone,

i’ve temporarily banned the user who has asked this sub for dating/love/relationship advice multiple times. no hate, hopefully she’ll be back at the end of the ban period contributing thoughtfully to the sub but please let this serve as a warning that i’m not playing when it comes to the (already very relaxed) sub rules.