Cancer/Virgo parent thing...?

[~S~ is for Stephanie!]

OK, my dad's a Cancer and my mom's a Virgo. Apparently, it's an ideal relationship in astrological theory, and they usually get along fine. (Both act exactly their sign, by the way) The thing is that I'm also a Cancer and my mom and I just fight all the time! My dad sympathizes with me but draws into his shell and sides with her out of obligation at times, other times he defends me.

How can one Crab/Virgo go so great but the other turn out negative most of the time? Does the sense of the relationship (parent, romantic, business, etc) effect the compatibility of the signs?

[C.A.L.]

Both are caring but...
the virgo is an earth sign, meaning more practical, grounded, and material focused.
the cancer relates to you as a water sign which is more emotional, responsive to feel, and eclectic.
the virgo is analytical and may have a good point that your father is siding with but he knows that it is probably not nurturing to hear or put in a tactful way.

When you think of your virgo mom, think of Rosie the robot of the jetsons. She computes the details of a situation to understand a "practical" solution. However, your dad knows you are a human that needs more that just the answer to the equation but other aspects that nurture your soul.

A virgo mom is the type that knows you need to learn your math problems while your dad knows (as a human and to tap into your creativity) it would help for you to be able to do the math problem on a canvas with messy paint, colorful chalk, and a boat load of laughs.

So, your dad probably agrees with your mothers intent but not the delivery.

They balance each other out. They actually have alot of compatibility due to their kind, loyal nature. The cancer appreciates the virgo not going anywhere and the virgo appreciates the cancer sincere, genuine heart.

[Miss Kitty]

In this case, signs don't play a part....really, parents [unless it's a case of gross infraction] should support each others decisions in the parenting of their children....otherwise the children get mixed messages....they should never "side" with their children and if they take exception to the way the mate handled the situation, they should discuss it behind closed doors and away from the child....Kids need to know parents stand their ground and with each other.