Which planet rules Karka rashi?

Karka (Cancer) is ruled by Moon, and belongs to the Water element.

What are the traits of Karka rashi?

Karka natives are often caring, emotional, protective and intuitive. Nurturing, emotional and protective, ruled by the Moon.

Is rashi the same as sun sign?

In Vedic astrology, your rashi is usually your Moon sign — where the Moon sat at birth — not the Western sun sign. It needs your exact birth chart to determine.

Karka Rashi

Cancer · Moon sign

Nurturing, emotional and protective, ruled by the Moon.

English name: Cancer
Ruling planet: Moon
Element: Water
Symbol: Crab

Nature and traits

Karka natives are often described as caring, emotional, protective and intuitive. As a Moon-ruled water sign, its expression is shaped by Moon's placement in the full birth chart.

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Frequently asked questions

Which planet rules Karka rashi?: Karka (Cancer) is ruled by Moon, and belongs to the Water element.
What are the traits of Karka rashi?: Karka natives are often caring, emotional, protective and intuitive. Nurturing, emotional and protective, ruled by the Moon.
Is rashi the same as sun sign?: In Vedic astrology, your rashi is usually your Moon sign — where the Moon sat at birth — not the Western sun sign. It needs your exact birth chart to determine.