♋︎ Kark · कर्क
Cancer Rashi
Kark is a watery sign ruled by Chandra, the Moon. It represents home, nourishment and emotional memory. Natives are typically caring and intuitive, deeply attached to family and roots.
- Ruling planet
- Moon (Chandra)
- Element
- Water
- Quality
- Movable (Chara)
- Dates (Sun sign)
- 21 Jun – 22 Jul
- Lucky day
- Monday
- Lucky colours
- White, silver
- Lucky numbers
- 2, 7
- Deity
- Lord Shiva / Goddess Parvati
- Gemstone
- Pearl (Moti)
- Rudraksha
- 2 Mukhi Rudraksha
Strengths
- Empathy and intuition
- Protective nature
- Strong memory
- Loyalty to family
Challenges
- Mood swings
- Holding on to the past
- Sensitivity to criticism
Career & money
Caregiving, hospitality, food, education, counselling, real estate and history-related work suit Kark's nurturing instinct.
Love & relationships
Tender, devoted partners who seek emotional security. Reassurance and shared home life matter a great deal.
Health tendencies
Tradition links Kark with the chest and stomach. Regular meals and emotional rest are commonly advised.
Compatible signs
Rudraksha for Cancer
Through Moon, Cancer is traditionally associated with 2 Mukhi Rudraksha. Balances Chandra — calms mood swings and harmonises family and marital bonds. Planet mantra: Om Chandraya Namah.
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These associations come from traditional Vedic and Puranic sources and are shared for spiritual and educational interest only. Rudraksha is not a substitute for medical, financial, legal or other professional advice, and no specific outcome is promised.