Rashi #4 of 12
Karkaकर्क · Cancer
Symbol: Crab · Quality: Cardinal
Ruling Planet
Moon (Chandra)
Element
Water
Lucky Day
Monday
Gemstone
Pearl (Moti)
Vedic Details
Sidereal Range
90°-120° (Punarvasu pada 4, Pushya, Ashlesha)
Body (Ayurveda)
Chest, stomach, breasts
Metal
Silver
Lucky Numbers
2, 11, 20
Personality & Qualities
NurturingEmotionalIntuitiveProtectiveMoodyFamily-oriented
Career & Profession
Childcare, nursing, hospitality, real estate, restaurant business, social work, psychology, marine industries, antiques, history. Karka builds homes and communities.
Marriage Compatibility
Best match: Scorpio (Vrishchika), Pisces (Meena). Challenging: Aries (Mesha), Libra (Tula). Marriage thrives when both partners value emotional safety.
Health Tendencies
Digestive issues, water retention, emotional eating, lung/chest sensitivity. Regular meals and emotional outlets essential.
Spiritual Practice (Sadhana)
Chandra (Moon) remedies, Monday Shiva worship, full moon meditation, white kheer offerings.
Beej Mantra
Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namaha
Get today's Karka rashifal
Daily horoscope prediction with career, love, health guidance.
Today's Cancer horoscope →