| Attribute | Details |
|---|
| Sanskrit Name | Karka Rashi (कर्क राशि) |
| Western Name | Cancer |
| Symbol | Crab (🦀) |
| Ruling Planet | Moon (Chandra) |
| Element | Water (Jala Tattva) |
| Rashi Nature (Guna) | Movable (Chara) |
| Zodiac Order | 4th sign in the zodiac |
| Body Part Represented | Chest, lungs, breasts, stomach |
| Direction | North |
| Nakshatras Covered | Punarvasu (4th Pada), Pushya, Ashlesha |
🎨 Colors, Taste, Metal, Gemstones
| Attribute | Associations |
|---|
| Color | White, Cream, Silver, Light Blue, Sea Green |
| Taste (Rasa) | Salty (Lavana) |
| Metal | Silver |
| Primary Gemstone | Pearl (Moti) |
| Semi-Precious Stones | Moonstone, Opalite, White Coral |
| Lucky Numbers | 2, 7, 11, 20 |
| Lucky Day | Monday (Somvar) |
🧬 Karakatva (Significations)
- Emotions and nurturing
- Mother, home, family
- Memory and imagination
- Mental peace and intuition
- Food, nourishment, caring roles
| Trait | Description |
|---|
| Nature | Emotional, sensitive, caring, protective |
| Mentality | Deep thinkers, intuitive, sentimental |
| Social Behavior | Reserved but loving |
| Emotions | Strong memory, holds onto the past |
| Instinct | Protect, care, emotional safety |
| Priority in Life | Family, stability, home |
👗 Looks, Dressing & Aesthetics
| Feature | Description |
|---|
| Physical Build | Round face, medium height, expressive eyes |
| Skin Tone | Fair or watery complexion |
| Dressing Style | Classic, sentimental clothing |
| Fashion Preference | Subtle, flowing, homely charm |
| Jewelry | Pearls, silver, heirlooms |
⚖️ Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strengths: Caring, intuitive, loyal, protective, emotional intelligence
- Weaknesses: Clingy, moody, insecure, holds grudges
💞 Love, Relationships & Compatibility
- Romantic, nurturing, loyal
- Needs emotional security
- Best with: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces
- Challenges with: Aries, Sagittarius, Aquarius
- Can be possessive or emotionally manipulative
| Field | Reason |
|---|
| Nursing, Medicine | Natural caregivers |
| Psychology, Counseling | Emotional insight |
| Real Estate | Connection with home |
| Food Industry | Nourishing others |
| Teaching | Emotional connection |
| Interior Design | Home-focused creativity |
| Water-related businesses | Symbolic to water element |
📈 When is Cancer Strong or Well-Positioned?
| Planet/Position | Strength |
|---|
| Moon in Cancer or Taurus | Strong emotional stability |
| Cancer Lagna + Jupiter aspect | Wise, balanced |
| Moon in Pushya or Punarvasu | Luck and protection |
| Moon Dasha + strong Lagna | Fulfillment and success |
🌧️ When Cancer is Weak or Challenged
| Condition | Effect |
|---|
| Moon in Scorpio | Emotional instability |
| Moon in 6th/8th/12th | Mood swings, isolation |
| Rahu-Ketu on Moon | Emotional confusion |
| Weak 4th house / Venus | Home/family troubles |
| Planet | Effect |
|---|
| Saturn | Emotional restriction, loneliness |
| Jupiter | Positive for growth (5th, 9th, 11th) |
| Rahu/Ketu | Karmic emotional lessons |
| Mars | Can cause conflict in family |
| Venus | Boosts romance, creativity |
🛕 Remedies for Cancer (if Moon is weak)
| Remedy | Purpose |
|---|
| Chant “ॐ सोमाय नमः” | Strengthens Moon |
| Offer milk/water to Shivling | Emotional calming |
| Worship Parvati or Shiva | Balance emotions |
| Wear Pearl (after consult) | Peace and clarity |
| Fast on Mondays | Emotional purification |
| Donate white rice/curd/milk | Pleases Moon |
🧘 Spiritual & Karmic Insights
- Past life karma around family and emotions
- Growth through detachment and caregiving
- Need to release inherited emotional baggage
✅ Summary – Cancer Rashi at a Glance
| Attribute | Description |
|---|
| Symbol | Crab 🦀 |
| Planetary Lord | Moon |
| Element | Water |
| Rashi Type | Movable (Chara) |
| Positive Traits | Intuitive, caring, nurturing |
| Negative Traits | Moody, clingy, emotional |
| Gemstone | Pearl (Moti) |
| Semi-Precious | Moonstone, White Coral, Opalite |
| Colors | White, Cream, Sea Green |
| Taste | Salty |
| Metal | Silver |
| Profession | Caregiving, hospitality, real estate |
| Sensitive Transits | Saturn Sade Sati, Rahu/Ketu on Moon |
| Spiritual Path | Healing, emotional mastery |
