Which sign of the zodiac is represented by the Crab?

The story behind the answer

Cancer is the zodiac sign symbolized by the Crab. The constellation Cancer literally means “crab” in Latin. By contrast, Sagittarius is the Archer, Virgo the Maiden, and Libra the Scales—so only Cancer matches the crab.

In Greek myth, Hera sent the giant crab Karkinos to attack Heracles during his battle with the Hydra; afterward, it was placed among the stars, giving the sign its emblem. Cancer is a water sign (roughly June 21–July 22), and its glyph resembles two interlocking claws. Memory tip: “Cancer clamps”—think of a crab’s protective claws and shell to recall the sign.