The Crab is a Water Sign so they can be a bit unpredictable. Those born under the Cancer sign are sensitive, empathetic, sometimes insecure, and very intuitive. We chose books that explore these qualities and the watery depths of this sign.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – An exquisite ode that sensitive Cancers will feel deeply to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder. Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.
Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethewey – This exquisite book is written by Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Natasha Trethewey. Memorial Drive is about the heart wrenching life experiences that Trethewey has faced, most notably the murder of her mother by her stepfather. There’s sorrow and sadness, but also a tender depiction of the love between mother and daughter. Everyone will feel all the feels while reading this wonderful and emotional book, but especially Cancers, who are always in tune with their parents, especially their mothers. PSA: No matter your zodiac sign, this book should be read with a box of tissues nearby.
A Girl is A Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi – A Girl is a Body of Water is about a young Ugandan girl’s quest to know her biological mother and heritage. As one of the most sentimental and emotional signs of the zodiac, Cancers often have either a complicated or close relationship with their parents— particularly the maternal influences in their lives.
Sensitive in the New Strong by Anita Moorjani – Cancers will find this book filled with eye-opening personal anecdotes, insights from other empaths, meditations, and self-affirming mantras. Sensitive Is the New Strong is an empowering book that demonstrates the positive power of sensitivity.
Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh – With great wisdom and insight, Cancer writer Anne Morrow Lindbergh, guides her readers to find a space for contemplation and creativity in their own lives. She describes the shifting shapes of relationships and marriage, presenting a vision of a life lived in enduring and evolving partnership. A groundbreaking work when it was first published, this book has retained its freshness as it has been rediscovered by generations of readers and is no less current today.
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman – An emotional tale about motherhood, what could be more up Cancer’s alley? The miraculous arrival of a child in the life of a barren couple delivers profound love but also the seeds of destruction. Moral dilemmas don’t come more exquisite than this heart-rending book about good people, tragic decisions and the beauty found in each of them.
