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“Hey, Alexa, play ‘In My Feelings’ by Drake!” Cancer season is here, and it’s time to tap into your soft and sensitive side. This intuitive and charismatic water sign is all about making meaningful memories with those they’re closest to and creating the coziest and most inviting vibes for primetime fun. You can expect lots of intimate gatherings and much-needed mental health days during this season. Don’t know where to start? Here’s how to make the most out of Cancer season.
What to Read
Christina Lauren
The Unhoneymooners
This is a story about enemies and lovers that will not disappoint! You will be drawn to the main characters immediately and feel the sexual tension in the pages. This story contains everything a Cancer needs in a book: romance and drama, as well as humor that will cause physical reactions.
Elizabeth Acevedo
Clap When You Land
This book tells the story of two sisters, Camino & Yahaira, who form an intense bond after the death their father. It’s a touching story that touches the heartstrings. It beautifully depicts what it is to grieve and love and heal. Camino and Yahira, like Cancer, share deep loyalty to each other and their families. They also support one another through the most difficult times.
Ocean Vuong
Time is a Mother
When you start this book, make sure you have tissues on hand. Ocean Vuong takes you through the process of losing his mother, and what it means for him to live after such a devastating loss. This book is filled with beautiful poetry and well-crafted sentences that will make sure you feel every emotion the author is feeling.
What to Watch
1. Goodbye, goodbye, and everything in between
What it’s all about:Based on the novel by Jennifer E. Smith, this story is about Claire and Aidan, high school lovers who make a deal to end their relationship before heading off to college. They plan one last goodbye date before they go on their final hoorah and start to wonder if they can start a new chapter without them.
Why Cancers Will Love It: This is a story that feels all-too-relatable—the end of a major life chapter can feel like the scariest thing in the world. Cancers are attracted to deep and loyal relationships, romantic and platonic. Goodbye, goodbye, and everything in betweenThis sensitive sign will connect with a film.
Where to Watch: Netflix premieres July 6
2. Love is Victorious
What it’s all about:Inspired by the 2018 film Love, SimonThis series follows Victor, a teenage boy who struggles with sexuality. Simon helps Victor adjust to being a new kid at school.
Why Cancers Will Love It:This show is full of teenage angst and hard times, but it also has a charming charm that keeps you watching from the first episode. It’s filled with heartfelt scenes and characters that you can’t help but fall in love with.
Where to Watch: Hulu, Disney+
3. Degrassi: The Next Generation
What it’s all about:Do you remember spending your summers watching Degrassi reruns in your preteen years? Or were you just normal? This show was the model for all teenage dramas. It featured hundreds of episodes about Canadian teenagers as they navigate school, sexuality, peer pressures and all the trials and tribulations that comes with growing up.
Why Cancers Will Love It:Any show that can take you through a wild ride of emotions is a show suitable for cancer! This series will make it easy to cry happy, sad, and even laughter. A throwback series like this is a good idea because cancers can be very sentimental. Degrassi will give them a sense of nostalgia and longing for the good ol’ days.
Where to Watch:Prime Video and HBO Max
What to Listen to
What to wear
If their sensitive personality doesn’t give it away, their personal style surely will! Cancers love cozy fabrics, muted colours, and subtle feminine touches that are in line with their gentle souls. Make no mistake, Cancers know how to make a statement, love playing with retro pieces, and often opt for one “pop” item to make their look stand out!
Day
dress / sandals / purse / sunglasses / necklace
Night
Top / skirt / shoulderbag / heels/ earrings
Lounge
Top / Shorts / Slippers / Scunchie
What to Do
1. Take a sound bath
Cancers are ruled over by the moon, the celestial body that embodies self care, emotions, domesticity, and domesticity. Cancers need safe, comfortable places to relax and connect with their emotions. A sound bath might be a good way to meditate or practice self-care.
2. Host a backyard party
Many Cancers can be called homebodies. Therefore, this is a great way for the home to celebrate and have fun. This water sign is also drawn to deep, emotional connections with their friends and lovers. Therefore, bringing them together at home for a social gathering is a great way to have fun!
3. Curate a “feel good” playlist
If there’s a sign that can’t help but get in their feelings, it’s a Cancer. One good way to channel those emotions is curating a personalized playlist of “feel good” tunes that instantly lift your spirits and put you in the best mood. You can have everything in your personalized playlist! It doesn’t matter if Megan Thee Stallion immediately follows by a track from The Hairspray soundtrack? When it comes to “feel good” songs, the limit does not exist!
Source: The Every Girl