If you were born on June 22, your zodiac sign is Cancer. The Sun occupies approximately 2° Cancer on this date, placing you in the 1st decan ruled by Moon.
Cusp Analysis
Born on June 22, you sit at the edge of the Gemini-Cancer cusp (The Cusp of Magic). While your Sun is technically in Cancer, the influence of the neighboring sign is already prominent. The cusp spans June 19–23.
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Cancer & Taurus
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♋ & ♏
Cancer & Scorpio
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♋ & ♓
Cancer & Pisces
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Taurus provides the rock-solid stability Cancer craves, while sharing domestic values. Scorpio meets Cancer's emotional intensity with equal depth and fierce loyalty. Pisces creates a dreamy, intuitive bond where both feel truly seen.
Your Decan: 1st Decan of Cancer
Each zodiac sign spans 30° of the ecliptic, divided into three decans of 10° each. Born on June 22 at approximately 2° Cancer, you fall in the 1st decan (0°–10° Cancer).
As a 1st decan Cancer, your sub-ruler is also Moon — the same planet that rules Cancer overall. This double Moon influence concentrates and amplifies the core Cancer traits, making you a particularly pure expression of this sign's energy.
Lucky Numbers, Colors & Symbols
Lucky Numbers
22, 31, 40, 49
Lucky Color
Deep Blue
Lucky Day
Monday
Birthstone
Pearl
Birth Flower
Rose
Healing Crystal
Moonstone
Sabian Symbol
"A man on a magic carpet hovers over a large area of land"
Numerology
22
Season
Summer
Element
Water
Modality
Cardinal
Famous People Born on June 22
Historical Events on June 22
- • 168 BC: Battle of Pydna: Romans defeat the Macedonian army
- • 1633: Galileo is forced to recant his support for heliocentrism
- • 1941: Operation Barbarossa: Germany invades the Soviet Union
- • 2009: Washington Metro train collision kills 9 people in D.C.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is June 22 Gemini or Cancer?
June 22 falls on the Gemini-Cancer cusp. The Sun typically moves from Gemini into Cancer around this date each year, so your exact sign depends on the year and time of birth. Swiss Ephemeris calculations show the Sun enters Cancer at varying times. Based on the standard date, your Sun sign is Cancer, but you'll likely feel both signs' influence.
What are the personality traits of someone born on June 22?
People born on June 22 are Cancer natives with Water element energy and Cardinal modality. The 1st decan sub-ruled by Moon adds a distinctive layer to the core Cancer personality, making these individuals unique among their sign.
Who is June 22 most compatible with?
June 22 Cancer natives are most compatible with signs that share the Water element (trine aspect) or complementary elements. Check the compatibility section above for specific sign matches and the best romantic dates.
What is the birthstone for June 22?
The traditional birthstone for people born on June 22 is Pearl. The decan-specific healing crystal is Moonstone, which resonates with the Moon-influenced energy of the 1st decan of Cancer.
What decan is June 22?
June 22 falls in the 1st decan of Cancer (approximately 2° Cancer). This decan is sub-ruled by Moon, which adds concentrated energy to the core Cancer traits.
What famous people were born on June 22?
Famous people born on June 22 include Meryl Streep. All share the Cancer Sun sign, though their individual charts create unique expressions of this energy.
What is the lucky number for someone born on June 22?
The numerology root for June 22 is 22. Lucky numbers include 22, 31, 40, 49. The lucky day is Monday (ruled by Moon), and the lucky color is Deep Blue.
What element is June 22?
June 22 belongs to the Water element through Cancer. Water signs are known for intuition, emotional depth, and empathy.
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