Water Sign · Cardinal
Cancer Rashi
कर्क (Karka)
Ruled by Moon · Symbol: Crab · Sidereal: July 16 – August 16 (approx)
RULING PLANET
Moon
ELEMENT
Water
QUALITY
Cardinal
SYMBOL
Crab
LUCKY COLOR
White, Silver
LUCKY NUMBER
2, 7
LUCKY DAY
Monday
LUCKY STONE
Pearl
BODY PART
Chest, breasts, stomach
Personality & Characteristics
Cancer is ruled by the Moon, making it the most emotional and intuitive sign. Cancerians are deeply nurturing, empathetic and family-oriented. They have powerful memories and strong attachments to home and loved ones. Their sensitivity is their greatest strength and also their vulnerability — they feel everything deeply and need emotional security to thrive.
STRENGTHS
Nurturing, intuition, loyalty, empathy, creativity
GROWTH AREAS
Moodiness, over-sensitivity, clinging, indirect communication
Career & Profession
Nursing, teaching, hospitality, real estate, psychology, cooking
Nakshatras in Cancer
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