Show Your Cancer BFF How Much You Care With These Birthday Gifts

So you’re shopping for a present for a Cancer…and you’re not sure what to get them. Whether it’s a birthday present or a just-because present, don’t worry—we can help!

Born from June 21 to July 22 and represented by the crab, Cancers are known to be sensitive, emotional, nurturing, and intuitive. To give you an idea of just how impressive the sign is, some of our fave Cancer celebs include Ariana Grande, Solange, Tom Hanks, and Selena Gomez. Since they’re ruled by the Moon, Cancers’ emotions run high, making them seem either extremely sentimental or excessively moody (or both). Just stay on their good side or they’ll strike out with their crab claws!

Because of their tendency to be in their feelings, Cancers are usually the glue that holds the squad together—basically, they’re the ones you literally want to keep around at all times. So even if they’re not able to spend IRL quality time with friends and family, Cancer’s loyal nature means they’ll hold their connections close. They’re always the ones planning the party or sending you a care package or just a funny meme. There’s no better friend than a Cancer! In fact, they can sometimes take on way too much work when it comes to taking care of their loved ones. Which is exactly why you’ll want to show them just how much you notice and appreciate them.

Just like crabs, which carry their homes around with them on their backs, Cancers love cozy spaces and pay special attention to the place where they live. They just have a way of making things feel homey, whether it’s a house they’ve lived in all their life or an Airbnb they’re visiting for a week. From luxe blankets to gorgeous wall art to fancy kitchen appliances, a Cancer’s home has it all—but they’d gladly accept a new trinket or cookbook or pillow, thank you. There’s no such thing as too many pillows in a Cancer’s home.

Cancers are the first ones to pour their hearts and souls into special gifts for friends, so we know they deserve only the very best. As water signs, Cancers are emotional and sentimental, so they’ll love a gift from the heart. As cardinal signs, they’re driven and determined, so they’ll appreciate something that helps them achieve their goals. Here’s a list of gift ideas to get the Cancer in your life.