Water sign · ruled by Moon
Cancer
Karka कर्क
Care and belonging. Traditionally linked with emotional memory, nurture, home and protecting the people you love.
- Western Sun sign dates
- 21 Jun – 22 Jul
- Vedic Sun sign dates
- 17 Jul – 16 Aug
- Element
- Water
- Ruling planet
- Moon
Lunar mansions within Karka
Nakshatras in Cancer
- Punarvasu पुनर्वसुPada 4 · ruled by JupiterSymbol: a quiver of arrows. Deity: Aditi, the boundless mother. Themes of return, restoration and generosity.
- Pushya पुष्यPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by SaturnSymbol: a flower or cow’s udder. Deity: Brihaspati, the teacher. Themes of nourishment, care and wisdom.
- Ashlesha आश्लेषाPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by MercurySymbol: a coiled serpent. Deity: the Nagas. Themes of insight, perception and hidden depths.
Traditional associations for reflection, not predictions. Dates are approximate and can shift by a day from year to year.