Karka (Cancer) (कर्क)
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Element
- Water
- Quality
- Chara (movable)
- Symbol
- Crab
- Span
- 90° to 120° of the sidereal zodiac
Nakshatras in Karka
- Punarvasulord Jupiter · Deva · Adi nadi
- Pushyalord Saturn · Deva · Madhya nadi
- Ashleshalord Mercury · Rakshasa · Antya nadi
Questions people ask
Who is the lord of Karka rashi?
Karka is ruled by Moon.
Which nakshatras are in Karka?
Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha. Signs and nakshatras don’t line up exactly, so some nakshatras are split between two signs.
Which Moon signs give Bhakoot dosha with Karka?
Bhakoot dosha happens when the Moon signs are 2/12, 5/9 or 6/8 apart. For Karka that is Simha, Mithuna, Vrishchika, Meena, Dhanu, Kumbha. It is traditionally cancelled when the sign lords are the same or friends.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.