Are Cancers Really Freaky? Here's What To Know About This Sensitive Sign

We can tell a lot about what people think based on what they're searching online—including how people view the 12 signs of the zodiac. And with the release of Google's 2024 Year in Search report, it appears Cancers have a reputation to contend with.

Lots of people this year were searching phrases like "Why is [insert sign] so..." and for Cancer, the most searched question was, "Why are Cancers so freaky?"

If you've ever met a Cancer, you can't deny their sensitivity and intuition border on psychic ability. As the only sign ruled by the moon, Cancer is a feminine sign that places high importance on emotional security, which is part of why they're so emotionally attuned. (It's also a big reason Cancerians are known for being the moodiest of the zodiac.)

They're practically mind readers—or energy readers—and this gives them an eerie ability to know exactly what someone else is thinking. Not to mention, they're a water sign, so they're not afraid to go deep.

If a Cancer is around someone who's less comfortable diving into emotional depths, Cancer may indeed come off as a little freaky or unnerving. They're intense, after all, and their moody moments aren't always met with patience and understanding.

Their ability to know what someone wants to hear can also lend itself to a manipulative streak, which is definitely freaky if you realize it's happening to you.