Demon Slayer's main hero Tanjiro Kamado is a true protector. Driven by his desire to end the cycle of suffering that ensares him and his family, he will stop at nothing to destroy the demons threatening the lives of innocents. His overflowing kindness for nearly everything and everyone that he comes in contact with is unique among the Demon Slayer Corps, and it has frequently helped him navigate his missions in ways that brute strength could not. For all his virtues, Tanjiro is a perfect match for the astrological zodiac sign that he was born under. Taking the tropical sun sign for his birthday of July 14, here is a guide to Tanjiro's presentation of his zodiac symbol: Cancer.
Tanjiro Kamado's Astrological Sign is Cancer, the Cardinal Water Sign
Cancer is the cardinal water sign of the zodiac, meaning that it is the most innovative and proactive of the water signs. Cancers are known to be sensitive, nurturing and loyal people who dedicate themselves to the wellbeing and protection of others. On the flipside, those who fall under the sign are also prone to emotional outbursts and can be deeply vindictive against those that have wronged them or their loved ones. All of these are qualities that manifest themselves in Tanjiro's character in one way or another.
Tanjiro's Water Breathing Is Perfectly Creative for a Water Sign
Due to Cancer's position at the start of Summer, their role as the cardinal water sign gives them the drive to always think on their toes. Throughout each of Tanjiro's battles, he's shown to figure out which of his Water Breathing Techniques best fits the situation. He often uses them in ways that go beyond simply fighting, such as softening his descent with Waterfall Basin or diverting enemy attacks via Whirlpool. While it makes sense that a Cancer would be adept with water abilities, Tanjiro excels at unorthodox combat when he's unarmed. He proves this while attempting to rescue Nezuko from Hashira-ranked Demon Slayer Sanemi Shinazugawa, taking advantage of his own bound state to deliver an unexpected headbutt.
Tanjiro's Compassion for All Is a Cancer's Gift
While Tanjiro is almost always able to gain the tactical advantage over his opponent, his real strength is in Cancer's gift of a caring and compassionate personality. Tanjiro displayed this tendency even before his journey began, taking on the job of selling charcoal and other hard labor to provide for his family. Yet even as a Demon Slayer, Tanjiro continues to nurture and show empathy for those in his charge during dangerous missions.
This is apparent when he reassures Teruko while guiding her through the demon Kyogai's moving house, promising to find her brother and turning her gaze from any gore. This quality even extends to many of the demons that Tanjiro must fight, particularly those who were turned as, or have the mentality of children. Examples of this include him holding the Hand Demon's hand and giving Susamaru her ball in their dying moments.
Tanjiro Letting His Emotions Get the Better of Him is Typical for a Cancer
When Cancers get upset, they really let it show, which is no less true of Tanjiro. Though it can at times lead to funny moments, like when he indignantly lectures Yushiro about his sister Nezuko Kamado's beauty, it has manifested in less than ideal ways as well. At the heart of Tanjiro's mission, he is largely fueled by his burning desire to take revenge on Muzan Kibutsuji, the Demon King who slaughtered Tanjiro's family.
Upon first detecting Muzan's scent in Edo, Tanjiro is so focused on hunting down the object of his rage that he leaves Nezuko behind. Even while tending to a victim of his getaway, Tanjiro screams his declaration to hunt Muzan down from afar. This impulsive rage shows itself again when Tanjiro goes so far as to break fellow Demon Slayer Inosuke Hashibira's ribs when the latter tried to attack Nezuko's travel box.
Tanjiro's Astrological Connection to Nezuko, a Capricorn
But one of the most apparent manifestations of Tanjiro's astrological sign is in his relationship with his sister Nezuko. Nezuko is a Capricorn, and while Cancers often have very different personalities from their goat counterparts, the two signs tend to compliment each other well. In particular, both signs are extremely devoted when it comes to family. While people under Cancer and Capricorn sometimes differ on the particulars of their goals, they become an unstoppable team when focused on the same target.
While Tanjiro's initial instinct was to keep Nezuko out of demon hunting, he discovered how well they coordinated against the tri-partite Swamp Demon. The strength of their bond shone especially bright when they fought together against Rui, exposing the cruel dysfunction of the Spider Family for what it really was. All these factors show how Tanjiro's personality is truly written in the stars.
