| Sanskrit name | Karka |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Moon |
| Element | Water |
| Modality | Movable |
| Symbol | The crab |
Strengths
Nurturing instinct, emotional intelligence, loyalty, and tenacity behind a soft exterior.
Challenges
Moodiness, defensiveness, and clinging to the past.
Cancer as your Lagna
With Cancer rising, Moon becomes the ruler of your chart — its condition colours everything else. The nakshatras beginning inside Cancer are Pushya and Ashlesha and Magha.
Which planet rules Cancer?
Cancer, or Karka rashi, is ruled by Moon. It is a movable water sign, and when it rises as your Lagna, Moon becomes the ruler of your whole chart.