A water sign ruled by the Moon, Cancer was born between June 22 and July 22. Renowned for his sensitivity and his taste for comfort, he makes his interior a true refuge. Atmosphere, colors, materials, furniture and favorite pieces: welcome to the decorative world of Cancer.
What decoration according to my astrological sign if I am Cancer ? This is the question I asked Mathilde aka By Mathilda, artist and medium passionate about divinatory arts and astrology. From her point of view to her feelings, which are, as you will see, Cancer friends, often the good ones, she accurately deciphers this abundant theme and confides to us all the keys to creating an interior under the sign of Cancer !
In order to satisfy Cancer, his interior must have a soul, inspire him on a daily basis and he absolutely must feel good there, like in a cocoon. Decoration is also a way for Cancer to express themselves, to give free rein to their boundless creativity, and he attaches great importance to it.
What is Cancer’s personality?
Cancer is the child of the Zodiac, normal that many things revolve around childhood in its way of being. Sign linked to house 4, which concerns emotional security, family, home or inner emotions, Cancer is protective and sentimental by nature. He is someone simple and fun, who has a very endearing personality, a being that we love at first glance in short. A person that we wants to protect and comfort too.
(Hyper) sensitive, artistic, romantic, creative… Cancer is like the crab that represents him and this shell can make him fearful, moody, in the sense that his mood will depend on the lunar cycles. This changeable mood can be difficult to follow for Cancer, and for those close to them too. Ultra empathetic one day, he can turn out to be I don’t care the next day or in the hour that follows. As a general rule, Cancer remains a person who seeks stability, unlike Gemini who is constantly changing. It’s an easy sign to get along with.
Hugely marked by the past, his relationship with his mother and family, Cancer particularly cherishes his home, which he likes to imagine as a reassuring cocoon. The tribe, clan side to which he can relate matters a lot to him. As head of the household, he is the one who will choose the decoration of the place.
Also, Cancer is someone who needs others while having a rather wild, nocturnal, lone wolf side. He can sometimes seem out of his world and needs a calming space to recharge his batteries. Like the past and nature, nightlife inspires him and he may feel the need to be alone after dark. That’s all there the duality of the Cancer sign: loving to be surrounded and also appreciating solitude.
With Pisces and Scorpios, Cancer is one of the water signs, which are in Love with a capital A, capable of investing in the long term, with a need to be loved in order to move forward… while maintaining their freedom. Finally, Cancer’s emotions can stagnate, he cannot move past the past and expressing what he really feels is a real test for him. He is opposed to Capricorn who is more in material security, colder on an emotional level. An opposite which often turns out to be synonymous with complementarity.
Where would Cancer like to live?
Knowing all this, we can say that Cancer will be more House than apartment, to choose. And if this living space can be isolated and protected from prying eyes, Cancer will only be delighted! Liking to be inspired by what surrounds him, he will appreciate a unobstructed view of the countrysidewith fields as far as the eye can see and the proximity to a watercourse (lake or river) – or the Wild Coast if he lives near the ocean. In a big city, a panorama of a historic monument will also be enough to excite him.
And Cancer will opt for accommodation on the ground floor, just tohave a garden or a apartment under the roofatypical, equipped with one or more roof window(s). Enough to offer him a breathtaking view of the sky, or even allow him to sleep with his head in the stars. Regardless, theCancer’s home must have character to spare, a history, a soul and experience to find favor in his eyes.
What decorating styles should you adopt when you’re Cancer?
You will have understood, Cancer considers his home as a refuge. It is therefore not surprising to see him embrace comforting decorative styles, a bit poetic and retro. A fan of authenticity, the Cancer native will distill thefamily house spirit like no one. Breathing life into his wall decor with photo collages and other travel souvenirs are his favorite pastimes. Welcoming and friendly, his home is designed to make everyone feel good, from 8 to 88 years old. In the entrance, shoes will be lying around and nothing is hidden, on the contrary, Cancer likes to display his trinkets.
Still on the aesthetic side, he loves everything that will remind him of sunny days, let’s not forget that it was the beginning of summer that saw him born. Freshly washed laundry drying in the open air, a country picnic, a stroll with your nose blowing in the wind… So many little everyday things right in the cottagecore trend.
Besides the natural decoration which will satisfy its need to bring nature indoors, Cancer will, as far as possible, favor handmade and homemade products, for their unique rendering and durability. Eco-responsibility is also at the heart of its priorities. What does Cancer adore above all else? Personalize your decoration yourself, put your stamp on it and change it according to your mood and desires.
What decoration colors for the Cancer sign?
On a base of mineral colors, which recall nature and soothe it – beige, green, taupe… – the Cancer native will be able to create a refined but warm interior. A lover of immaculate atmospheres, he will never let white aside for a long time. A nod to the childish and slightly crazy spirit of Cancer, pastel to bright colors can also be used in touches : a pink glass vase, a lemon yellow cushion, a multi-colored poster. Without ever being excessive, he will like to use colors as touches of fantasy to get out of the ordinary and remind us how much creativity matters to him.
What are Cancer’s favorite subjects?
To stay in the theme, Cancer loves natural materials. Warm as can be, the drink – from the parquet floors to the exposed beams – remains the base in its cozy nest. Cotton And linen are never far away, on cozy bed linen or very opaque curtains, to allow him to protect himself from an unpleasant person. If he sets his sights on tiles, it will be dark tiles with shades close to nature again and again. And so that there is no difference between interior and exterior, Cancer will take pleasure in adding plant touches: cotton stalks and pampas grassFor example.
What is Cancer’s favorite room?
Remember that Cancer loves to eat and what brings the family together? Meals and food in general of course! Without a doubt, the kitchen and its central island around which the family enjoys gravitatingliving, finding oneself seems to be Cancer’s favorite thing. Friendly, creative, it is conducive to exchanges and sharing. There may be children’s drawings on the refrigerator, like a large wall covered in slate paint, on which we will write the shopping list, sweet words, etc.
Also, the bedroom holds an important place in Cancer’s heart. It is here that he can recharge his batteries and even organize his creative space. It must include a large bed and a XXL dressing room. Enough to store all the clothes of Cancer, a stylish person who often has a lot of clothes and accessories. He can also keep clothes for a very long time because they have sentimental value, this aspect will always take precedence over the material.
A nature lover, Cancer will also cherish an outdoor space – balcony, terrace or garden – that he will take the time to develop while letting nature reclaim its rights in places. The presence of animals, another of his passions, will not fail to satisfy him. Whether it’s a dog guarding the house, chickens or rabbits.
What are the essentials for a successful Cancer decor?
- A large table for entertaining family and friends,
- A bathtub rather than a shower to find your element and remember your true nature,
- Plants and flowers for a green interior,
- Candles, neon with dimmer to create subdued lighting.
Finally, Cancer will celebrate all the traditions that are close to their heart and will change their decor throughout the seasons (Halloween, Christmas, Easter…). This represents a financial investment, but no matter, Cancer likes to mark the occasion and knows that these holidays are opportunities to get together as a family, the circle is complete.
Who is Mathilde aka By Mathilda?
Awakened to spirituality in 2017 after a professional and personal burnout, Mathilde works on her eponymous YouTube channel, as well as on Instagram. Card draws at the beginning of the month to find out what is in store for us, past life, soul mate, self-love… so many themes that she takes pleasure in deciphering to help us better understand certain things in our daily lives.
