Cancer · Karka
Karka is ruled by the Moon and is traditionally linked with home, memory and emotional attachment.
Ruling planet
Moon
Element
Water
Modality
Movable
Symbol
The Crab
Traditional associations
These are the qualities classical texts associate with the sign itself. They are not a statement about any individual: a real reading depends on the whole chart.
- Protective
- Sentimental
- Home-centred
- Sensitive to mood
Sidereal dates
The Sun is traditionally in Karka from roughly 16 July – 16 August. These dates differ from Western ones by about three weeks because Vedic astrology measures against the fixed stars rather than the equinox.