Cancer (Karka) Zodiac Sign

Cancer (Karka, कर्क) is the 4th sign of the zodiac, ruled by Moon — a movable (chara) water sign symbolised by the crab. Cancer (Karka) is ruled by the Moon and is movable water — nurturing, emotional and intuitive. Natives are caring, sensitive and deeply attached to home and family, with strong instincts and long memories. Protective and tender, they feel everything deeply and value emotional security.

Personality & traits

Cancer (Karka) is ruled by the Moon and is movable water — nurturing, emotional and intuitive. Natives are caring, sensitive and deeply attached to home and family, with strong instincts and long memories. Protective and tender, they feel everything deeply and value emotional security.

Career & profession

Caregiving and nursing, hospitality and catering, real estate, history and heritage, counselling — nurturing, people-centred and home-related fields.

Love & compatibility

Deeply emotional and devoted, Cancer natives love with their whole heart and seek security and tenderness. They bond best with water and earth signs — Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus and Virgo.

Strengths

Nurturing and caring nature; Loyalty and intuition; Emotional depth.

Challenges

Over-sensitivity and moodiness; Clinginess; Difficulty letting go.

Who is the ruling planet of Cancer (Karka)?

Cancer is ruled by Moon. It is a Movable (Chara) Water sign, symbolised by the crab.

Which signs are most compatible with Cancer?

Cancer is generally most compatible with Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, Virgo.

What are the lucky colour, number and gemstone for Cancer?

Lucky colour: White; lucky number: 2; lucky day: Monday; gemstone: Pearl (Moti) (from its ruler Moon).

Is Cancer a Moon sign or Sun sign?

In Vedic astrology, your rashi is read from the Moon (the janma rashi or birth Moon sign), which differs from the Western Sun sign and is calculated using the sidereal zodiac.