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Kark Rashi — Cancer Moon Sign
कर्क राशि
| Number | 4 of 12 |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal zodiac) | 90° – 120° |
| Sign lord | Moon |
| Element | Water |
| Quality | Movable (Chara) |
| Varna (used in Guna Milan) | Brahmin |
| Nakshatras | Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha |
| Name syllables (namakshar) | ही हु हे हो डा डी डू डे डो |
Nature and traits
Kark (Cancer) is a movable water sign ruled by the Moon itself, so the Moon is at home here. People with the Moon in Kark are often caring, sensitive, intuitive and devoted to family and home. They remember kindness, protect those they love and create warmth wherever they live. Their moods can change like the tides, but their loyalty runs deep. Nursing, teaching, hospitality, food, real estate, counselling and public service often suit them. Their growth lies in trusting their own strength, letting go of old hurts and allowing others to care for them in return.
In Vedic astrology "rashi" usually means the Moon sign — the sign the Moon occupied at birth, in the sidereal zodiac. It is often different from a Western sun sign.
The nine nakshatra padas in this sign
| Nakshatra | Pada | Degrees in sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punarvasu | 4 | 0°00′ – 3°20′ | ही Hi |
| Pushya | 1 | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | हु Hu |
| Pushya | 2 | 6°40′ – 10°00′ | हे He |
| Pushya | 3 | 10°00′ – 13°20′ | हो Ho |
| Pushya | 4 | 13°20′ – 16°40′ | डा Da |
| Ashlesha | 1 | 16°40′ – 20°00′ | डी Di |
| Ashlesha | 2 | 20°00′ – 23°20′ | डू Du |
| Ashlesha | 3 | 23°20′ – 26°40′ | डे De |
| Ashlesha | 4 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ | डो Do |
All 12 rashis
- Mesh · Aries
- Vrishabh · Taurus
- Mithun · Gemini
- Kark · Cancer
- Simha · Leo
- Kanya · Virgo
- Tula · Libra
- Vrishchik · Scorpio
- Dhanu · Sagittarius
- Makar · Capricorn
- Kumbh · Aquarius
- Meen · Pisces