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.
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.
Caregiving and nursing, hospitality and catering, real estate, history and heritage, counselling — nurturing, people-centred and home-related fields.
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.
Nurturing and caring nature; Loyalty and intuition; Emotional depth.
Over-sensitivity and moodiness; Clinginess; Difficulty letting go.
Cancer is ruled by Moon. It is a Movable (Chara) Water sign, symbolised by the crab.
Cancer is generally most compatible with Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, Virgo.
Lucky colour: White; lucky number: 2; lucky day: Monday; gemstone: Pearl (Moti) (from its ruler Moon).
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.