Born on June 21: Zodiac Sign & Birthstone

What it means to be born on June 21

A birthday on the 21st of June falls under Cancer, cancer is a cardinal water sign ruled by the Moon, associated in tradition with home, family and deep feeling. The crab, with its protective shell, mirrors the sign's guarded but caring nature. Cancer season opens summer.

Your June 21 birthstone and flower

Because June 21 sits in June, your birthstone is Pearl, a creamy white (colour-change for alexandrite) gem traditionally meaning purity, wisdom and hidden treasure. Your birth flower is the Rose, which stands for love, passion and devotion. Together they make a natural birthday pairing for a card, gift or tattoo.

Cancer strengths and matches

Cancer is often described as nurturing, loyal, intuitive. In the traditional element model, Cancer matches most easily with Scorpio, Pisces and Taurus.

See the full birth profile

Want the shareable card for June 21? Open the birth profile tool, pick this date, and download a card to save or share. You can also read the full June overview.

Frequently asked questions

What zodiac sign is June 21?

Anyone born on June 21 is a Cancer, a cardinal water sign ruled by The Moon.

What is the birthstone for June 21?

The birthstone for June 21 is Pearl, the June birthstone.

What is the birth flower for June 21?

The birth flower for June 21 is the Rose, the June birth flower.

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