# Cancer (Karka)

> The nurturing sign of emotional depth, devotion, maternal care, intuition, and family roots.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/rashi/karka

Rashi Names (12 Zodiac Signs)

04

Karka (कर्क - Cancer) is the 4th zodiac constellation of the Vedic astrological sphere spanning 30 degrees.

Ruler Moon (Chandra)

Nature Chara (Movable / Dynamic)

Element Water (Jala)

Symbol Crab

Significance

Governs planetary transits, Chandra Rashi (Moon Sign) emotional temperaments, Surya Rashi solar vitality, and astrological house analysis.

Favorable

- Activities harmonious with Water (जल)
- Ventures strengthening Moon (Chandra)

Unfavorable

- Extreme actions conflicting with Chara (Movable) temperament