Rashi compatibility
Cancer and Leo compatibility
- Sign count
- 2
- Sign lords
- Moon · Sun
- Elements
- Water · Fire
Overall picture
Birth stars inside these signs
Cancer contains Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha; Leo contains Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni. The table below shows the star pairs across the two signs that agree most.
The elements of Cancer and Leo
Fire and water are traditional opposites, yet together they make steam, the power that moves things. One partner acts boldly, the other feels deeply. The tradition advises patience and gentle speech, since a harsh word can either scald or put out the fire. When each honours the other's nature, the bond grows strong and protective.
Counting from Cancer to Leo: the Bhakoot
The two signs sit in a 2 and 12 relation, counted from each side. In the Bhakoot or Rasi Kuta of Guna Milan this pairing is traditionally treated with care, linked to expenses and differing priorities. Many families accept it when the sign lords are friends or the star factors are strong.
How the pace of the two signs fits
A movable sign meets a fixed one: one partner starts things, the other sees them through. The tradition values this division of labour when each respects the other's pace.
What sign compatibility can and cannot tell you
Moon-sign factors are only part of a marriage match. Tamil Porutham checks ten factors and North Indian Ashtakoota scores eight, and most of them depend on the two birth stars rather than the signs. Rasi, Vasya and the friendship of the sign lords are the sign-based factors shown here. A full match also looks at Rajju, Vedha, Nadi, Mangal Dosha and the strength of both seventh houses.
How to use this page
Read the factor table first, then look at the star pairs: two people with the same Moon signs can have very different results depending on their Nakshatras. Open a star pair to see all seven Tamil checks and the star-based Ashtakoota points, or run a full match with both birth details.
| Factor | Result | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Rasi Porutham | Needs care | Counting 2 from Cancer to Leo is one of the counts traditionally treated with care. |
| Vasya (attraction) | Neutral | Neither sign is Vasya to the other; attraction is judged from other factors. |
| Sign lords | Agrees | Moon and Sun are not enemies, which supports cooperation. |
| Elements | Neutral | Water meets Fire; differences in pace can complement or clash. |
| Star pair | Tamil Porutham checks | Ashtakoota points (star-based) |
|---|---|---|
| Punarvasu + Magha | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Pushya + Purva Phalguni | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Ashlesha + Uttara Phalguni | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Punarvasu + Uttara Phalguni | 3/7 | 9/21 |
| Ashlesha + Magha | 3/7 | 9/21 |
| Punarvasu + Purva Phalguni | 2/7 | 6/21 |
Common questions
Are Cancer and Leo compatible?
Cancer and Leo are counted 2 signs apart from the first partner's sign. The factor table on this page shows whether Rasi, Vasya and the sign lords agree; the Nakshatras decide most of the final score.
Who rules Cancer and Leo?
Cancer is ruled by Moon and Leo by Sun. Friendly or identical lords support understanding; enemy lords ask for more patience.
What is Rasi Porutham?
Rasi Porutham counts from the bride's Moon sign to the groom's. Counts of 6 and 8 (the shashtashtaka pair) and 2 and 12 are traditionally treated with care, while 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11 are usually acceptable.
Does the order matter, Cancer with Leo or Leo with Cancer?
Yes. Traditional matching counts from the bride's sign to the groom's, so the reverse pairing can give a different result. The link at the bottom of the page opens the reverse pair.
What if Rasi Porutham does not agree?
Many astrologers accept a match when the Nakshatra factors, especially Rajju and Vedha, agree and the sign lords are friendly. One factor alone is never the deciding point.
What elements are Cancer and Leo?
Cancer is Water and Leo is Fire. Matching elements share a temperament; complementary ones can balance each other.
Is this enough to fix a marriage?
No. Use it as an introduction. A full match uses both exact birth charts, all Porutham or Ashtakoota factors, Dosha checks and the timing of periods.
How do I run a full match?
Enter both birth details in Porutham or Guna Milan. The result lists every factor with its explanation.
Do the elements of Cancer and Leo suit each other?
Cancer is a Water sign and Leo is a Fire sign. The section on the elements above describes how the tradition reads this pairing and what helps it.
What is the Bhakoot between Cancer and Leo?
Counting from Cancer to Leo gives 2. Bhakoot, also called Rasi Kuta, reads the sign distance from both sides; the section above explains what this count traditionally means.
Is Cancer and Leo a good match for marriage?
The sign factors on this page are one layer. Families also read the ten Poruthams or the Ashtakoota from both birth stars, Rajju and Nadi, and the full charts before deciding.
Does the order of Cancer and Leo matter?
Some factors, such as Rasi Porutham and Stree Deergha, are counted from the bride's side in South Indian matching, so the reverse pairing can read a little differently. The link to the reverse page shows it.
Which Nakshatra pairs work best across Cancer and Leo?
The table of birth stars on this page lists the pairs across the two signs that agree on the most factors. Each pair links to its own detailed reading.
What can a couple of Cancer and Leo do to strengthen the bond?
The tradition suggests keeping festivals and family rituals together, honouring the planets that rule both signs (Moon and Sun) on their weekdays, and seeking the blessing of elders before major steps.